Farming
Insurer Tower quitting commercial rural sector to focus on smaller goals
The insurance company is quitting the commercial rural sector to 'simplify and improve efficiency.'
Mangaweka Asparagus - from fire to feast
George and Diana Turney went from tragedy to starting Mangaweka Asparagus three decades ago. After the community came to their aid, they have enjoyed giving back and helping others gain a living from… Audio
Mangaweka Asparagus - from fire to feast
George and Diana Turney went from tragedy to starting Mangaweka Asparagus three decades ago. After the community came to their aid, they have enjoyed giving back and helping others gain a living from…
AudioWorking hard to achieve the rural dream
Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen. Audio
Working hard to achieve the rural dream
Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen.
AudioRural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy Audio
Country Life for Friday November 17 2023
Country Life is at an asparagus harvest near Mangaweka and meets some of the harvesters from Vanuatu. The team checks out some rare horse breeds at the Canterbury show and meets a Banks Peninsula… Audio
Country Life for Friday November 17 2023
Country Life is at an asparagus harvest near Mangaweka and meets some of the harvesters from Vanuatu. The team checks out some rare horse breeds at the Canterbury show and meets a Banks Peninsula…
AudioNorthland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer opposition
Far-reaching proposals for protecting Northland's rivers and lakes could see stock banned from erosion-prone farmland and up to 10 metres from all waterways.
Midday Rural News for 17 November 2023
Japanese-owned forestry company Juken has told 60 staff this morning, they will lose their jobs in the week before Christmas.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
NZ onion industry celebrates 'significant step' in exporting to China
The onion industry is celebrating a step closer to getting its produce into China but there was still a "little bit of work" to get there.
Young farmers dress to impress alongside pigs
The number of U18 entries to the Supreme Pig event has tripled compared to last year.
Thousands turn out to see best bulls and heroic hogs
A scorching day in the Garden City brought masses of people to the second day of the New Zealand Agricultural Show. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 November 2023
Farmer-owned red meat co-op Alliance has reported a loss after tax of $70 million for the year ended September - a big flip from last year's $73.6 dollar profit.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Axle Rose the star at this year's NZ Agriculture Show
There was a real appetite for consumption at this year's NZ Agriculture Show, with a rare belgian blue hitting the stage.