Farming

Rhoda McWhannell ran her Waikato farm almost single-handedly when her husband went to war during WWII. She wrote a journal of her daily struggles, weaving in her wry observations about war and love of… Audio

By Bill Morris: Ploughing-the epitome of the colonial 'civilising' of land-is as fundamental to this country's history as war and rugby. Perhaps it's not surprising that we make a sport out of it. Audio

How do you garden when you are blind? One of Taranaki's pioneering environmentalists shows his ingenious method using ropes to help the visually impaired continue to enjoy growing things. This story… Video, Audio

Cattle prices have peaked and it's hard work selling sheep at spring fairs in Northland. In the Nelson region the late chill of August has set hops up well for strong growth. Audio

The story of a woman left to farm alone when her husband went to war, Ashburton's A & P show, gardening for the blind and the monthly wrap of conditions on the land. Audio

Beef and Lamb has hit back at a US lobby group which is calling for the government there to limit imports of New Zealand sheep meat.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

If you've got a craving for a plum crumble, or want a bit of preserved plum with your yogurt, or some easy home-made plum ice cream - you're out of luck.

Watties Hawke's Bay Black Doris Plums have… Audio

A lack of demand for asparagus is seeing growers lose money on every bunch that's sold.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

Cattle rustlers have hit a South Auckland stud ...swiping more than 50 cattle and with them priceless genetics. 22 breeding cows and 29 calves have been stolen from farmers Kirstine Lereculey and… Audio