Maja Burry

More farms found to be infected with the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis. Audio

The Government has decided farmers need more information to safeguard their herds from the cattle disease, Mycoplasma bovis. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries says some farmers are still ignoring their legal obligations when it comes to recording stock movements.

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The food giant Fonterra insists no food safety issues have arisen following a new controversy in China. Audio

Synlait says a 250 million dollar infant formula plant in the North Waikato town of Pokeno will be ready to start production in time for the 2019 / 2020 season. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries is caught up in a row over the use of private security staff by the state sector. Audio

Forest owners are breathing a sigh of relief at escaping tough restrictions under the Government's policy of limiting foreign ownership of property. Audio

Some animals are being treated long distance and the Minister of Agriculture is unhappy. Audio

The French company, Danone, is increasing its presence in New Zealand. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

One place vegan steaks are unlikely to be much in evidence is at Fieldays, which opens on Wednesday. This year marks the 50th anniversary and more than 150,000 people are expected to attend over the… Audio

East Coast farmers have been forced to endure torrential rain and swollen rivers for the second time in a week. Audio

The professional group, Fisheries Inshore New Zealand, says it would support action against fishing boat skippers who don't allow monitors on board their vessels. Audio

Newly published research gives credence to claims by farmers for differential treatment for the greenhouse gases THEY produce, compared with others. Audio

The New Zealand nursery industry is bracing itself for weeks or even months of work, as 55 thousand seedlings and cuttings are sorted through to make sure they're free of pests and diseases. Audio

A costly mistake in the US has rebounded on New Zealand plant retailers. Audio

Farming leaders are defending their deal with the Government and local authorities to improve water quality in rivers by voluntary means. Audio

The Government is urging farmers to protect the quality of rivers voluntarily.

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A farmer in flood-hit Tolaga Bay says he may have to sell his stock, after the wet weather destroyed paddocks intended for winter grazing. Audio