Dairy Farming
Farming Talk Fest: part one
Country Life hosts a round table discussion looking at some of the key challenges facing farming in New Zealand. Two people who earn their living as dairy farmers as two people who argue current…
AudioNew freshwater push doesn't address biggest problem, expert says
A new $44m push to clean up New Zealand's waterways fails to address nitrate seeping off farms, according to a leading freshwater scientist. Audio
A Farmer Abroad - Chile
An occasional series talking to New Zealanders working on the land overseas. Eighteen years ago Chris White was tossing up whether to buy a farm in New Zealand or to go dairy farming in Chile. He… Audio
A Farmer Abroad - Chile
An occasional series talking to New Zealanders working on the land overseas. Eighteen years ago Chris White was tossing up whether to buy a farm in New Zealand or to go dairy farming in Chile. He…
AudioBrighter Future - nine years on the dairy rollercoaster
During the nine years of the National-led Government the dairy industry has been on a wild rollercoaster ride, and one family wants it to slow down. Video, Audio
Brighter Future? Riding the dairy rollercoaster
Since National took office in 2008 the dairy industry has been on a wild rollercoaster, and one farming family would like the ride to slow down. Video
Berries and Cream
Jan McIntyre is a former dairy farmer turned blueberry grower who lives between Morrinsville and Matamata in Waikato. She teamed up with jersey farmers from down the road and now uses their cream to… Audio
Berries and Cream
Jan McIntyre is a former dairy farmer turned blueberry grower who lives between Morrinsville and Matamata in Waikato. She teamed up with jersey farmers from down the road and now uses their cream to…
AudioDairy farmers warned of moving day pest risk
Dairy farmers are being warned to be careful not to spread pests and diseases as they move between farms next week.
Dairy Doldrums in Australia
Brett Worthington is the head of the rural news department for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He explains why some Australian dairy farmers are taking legal action against the company they… Audio
Dairy Doldrums in Australia
Brett Worthington is the head of the rural news department for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation. He explains why some Australian dairy farmers are taking legal action against the company they…
AudioRiver campaigner challenges effluent rules
Northland's river campaigner Millan Ruka is challenging the Northland Regional Council over the way it measures the effect of dairy effluent draining into rivers, as Lois Williams reports. Audio
Primary Industries Minister is decades late for clean rivers
Nathan Guy says there's a limit to how many dairy cows New Zealand can handle and the industry's future will rely on increasing the value rather than the volume of exports, as Jacob McSweeny reports. Audio
Waiau dairy farmers' milking shed destroyed in quake
Waiau dairy farmers Don and Donalda Galletly's milking shed was destroyed by the 7.8 earthquake, and they've been struggling to milk their cows ever since. Audio
The Lingering Effects of Facial Eczema
Cows are still recovering on Carol and Kay O'Donaghue's Waikato farm following the worst season for facial eczema they have ever seen. Audio
The Lingering Effects of Facial Eczema
Cows are still recovering on Carol and Kay O'Donaghue's Waikato farm following the worst season for facial eczema they have ever seen.
AudioModel Milking
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is operated by the South Island Dairying Development Centre and is run as a fully-commercial demonstration farm. The focus for the 2015/16 season is to increase… Audio
Model Milking
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is operated by the South Island Dairying Development Centre and is run as a fully-commercial demonstration farm. The focus for the 2015/16 season is to increase…
AudioDebt on the Dairy Farm
Consulting Ag-Economist Phil Journeaux says the average Waikato and Bay of Plenty Dairy farm lost $100,000 last season. Audio
Debt on the Dairy Farm
Consulting Ag-Economist Phil Journeaux says the average Waikato and Bay of Plenty Dairy farm lost $100,000 last season.
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