Farming
Hard work makes dreams come true
Christopher and Siobhan O'Malley stand in a paddock with smiles that could melt one of the nearby West Coast glaciers. The couple have finally achieved their long-term goal of farm ownership and now… Audio
Hard work makes dreams come true
Christopher and Siobhan O'Malley stand in a paddock with smiles that could melt one of the nearby West Coast glaciers. The couple have finally achieved their long-term goal of farm ownership and now…
AudioRural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Leah Tebbutt, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Country Life for 21 July 2023
This week Country Life meets the O'Malleys who have realised their dream of farm ownership after saving for ten years. Also, ag training without a classroom and a forester making the most of his 30… Audio
Country Life for 21 July 2023
This week Country Life meets the O'Malleys who have realised their dream of farm ownership after saving for ten years. Also, ag training without a classroom and a forester making the most of his 30…
AudioMidday Rural News for 21 July 2023
Over 250 Hawkes Bay farmers will receive 75 kilometres of fencing materials, including 20,000 fence posts, today in a bid to help them get back on their feet after Cyclone Gabrielle.
Sally Murphy has… Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 July 2023
Since the beginning of June, exporters have been talking about tough market conditions for lamb, and now we have some trade data to back that up.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Deep south braces for heavy snow
Queenstown lakes and Central Otago residents are bracing for the cold after MetService issued an orange heavy snow warning from midnight.
MetService has warned freezing temperatures could cause… Audio
Government partners with Fonterra to cut coal use and halve manufacturing emissions
Fonterra says the government's $90 million contribution to cut emissions in the dairy sector will help the company to achieve its ambition to be net zero by 2050.
Midday Rural News for 19 July 2023
Jordan Hamilton-Bicknell who runs boutique butchery, Wild Game, in Hastings took out both supreme honours at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham awards in Auckland last night.
Sally Murphy has the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 July 2023
According to a new report The veterinary profession and its training are approaching a crisis point and need an urgent overhaul.
Sally Wenley has the rural news. Audio
Expansion plans for New Zealand's largest water rehab project
A major water improvement scheme in Canterbury is showing promising results, and is set to get bigger with plans for even more sites to be added.
Midday Rural News for 17 July 2023
DOC rangers are out surveying whitebait populations ahead of the upcoming season.
Sally Wenley has the rural news. Audio
Farming and surfing a good balance for young rural leader
Country Life - As well as managing four farms and 35 staff at Pāmu's Cape Foulwind farming complex near Westport, Jack Raharuhi's also a passionate surfer who finds mindfulness on the water. Audio
'A dream from growing up' - Bay of Plenty oyster farm owner
Under new ownership Tio Ōhiwa, or Ōhiwa Oyster Farm as it was formally known, is bringing fresh oysters and opportunity to locals' plates. Audio
'A dream from growing up' - Bay of Plenty oyster farm owner
Under new ownership Tio Ōhiwa, or Ōhiwa Oyster Farm as it was formally known, is bringing fresh oysters and opportunity to locals' plates.
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