Farming

The Reserve Bank has released some farm-emissions modelling and it paints a stark picture - under the scenario of the highest emissions pricing model, most sheep and beef farms, and nearly half of… Audio

Live animal exports by sea could be restarting soon. The National Party earlier this year promised to lift the ban that came into effect in April after the Labour government banned the lucrative… Audio

Farm sales are expected to pick up later this spring - with better weather and certainty around a new government.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

Forestry company Juken is looking at options for the future of its Gisborne mill - due to ongoing financial difficulties and falling demand.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

For over 20 years NIWA scientists have been researching the feasibility of growing fish on land - now they believe it's ready for commercial uptake. Audio

A rural addiction rehabilitation facility near Christchurch runs a farm-focused social enterprise that connects its residents with planting, growing and sharing. Audio

By Eloise Gibson: How did New Zealand come to invest $29 million in a Bezos-backed methane satellite space plan? Audio

After being encouraged to drain wetlands on their farm in the 80s a Golden Bay couple are already seeing the benefits of transforming the land back to its natural state. Audio

Rural news reporter Sally Murphy takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio

Kingfish farming, returning paddock to wetland, and drug rehabilitation through farming   Audio

Parts of the south were left looking like a winter wonderland Friday morning - after a light dumping of snow overnight.

Bruce Eade who farms in Tapanui just north of Gore says he woke to a sprinkling… Audio