Rural News Wrap

Rain is still needed in many parts of the country. Hay and baleage is being trucked around to ensure stock get the feed they need. The grape harvest is well through in Central Otago with good yields… Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. Audio

A declaration of drought for Otago and Canterbury unlocking new funding support for struggling farmers. Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. This week marked a year since Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the East Coast of the North Island, causing wide… Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Susan Murray. Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Susan Murray. Audio

All stock are doing very well in Waikato and the maize crop is outstanding. In Canterbury grass growth is slow and even farms with irrigation have been battling to keep enough water going on. Audio

Watermelons are growing well in Pukekohe and potato crops are producing good yields at harvest. In Canterbury, baleage is being made and jersey bulls are being taken out of the dairy herd. Audio

The soggy ground has put East Coast arable farmers behind schedule. Only about half this season's maize crop has been planted. Also, the Big Feed Rural Telethon has raised more than 639-thousand mince… Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. Audio

Changeable weather has prevailed in Pukekohe. Farmers in Otago are busy marking lambs and bulls are going out to the cows Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Monique Steele. Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. Audio