Farming
More transparency would help build trust in NZ farmers, study finds
Opinion - At a time when urban communities want higher transparency, there are ways farmers could strengthen agriculture's social license to operate, researchers say.
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Country Life for 14 July 2023
Oyster farm, Jack Raharuhi, Opepe and the Ag news roundup Audio
Country Life for 14 July 2023
Oyster farm, Jack Raharuhi, Opepe and the Ag news roundup
AudioMidday Rural News for 13 July 2023
New research led by University of Otago Professor Garry Nixon, shows twice the number of under-30-year-olds living in rural areas die, compared to those in cities.
Kim Moodie has the rural news. Audio
Agricultural helicopter company in Taranaki celebrates 50 years in business
The company which was set up "by accident" also does work outside of agriculture such as firefighting and heavy lifting.
NZ farm dogs selected for Trans-Tasman top dog contest
Three New Zealand farm-dogs and their owners have been selected to take part in this year's Cobber Challenge.
Midday Rural News for 12 July 2023
The Ministry of Education has pushed back at wool farmers and suppliers who complained about its decision to buy nylon carpet for more than 600 schools from the United States.
Sally Murphy has the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 July 2023
The Southland Regional Council is standing by its decision to order five farmers to stop winter grazing.
Sally Wenley has the rural news. Audio
Former National trade minister 'very pleased' by EU FTA signing
Tim Groser is welcoming the EU FTA as a "step forward", saying disappointment over meat and dairy would be no reason to walk away. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 July 2023
Primary Industry exporters are getting ready to take advantage of the EU free trade deal.
Sally Wenley has the rural news.
Audio
First female Young Farmer of the Year crowned
A Waikato Bay of Plenty farmer is 'buzzing' after being named the 55th Young Farmer of the Year and making history as the competition's first female champion.
Emma Poole says a long chain of women… Audio
Bulls for sale after Gabrielle - celebrating the wins
Country Life: Kokopuru Station in northern Hawke's Bay had slips and sinkholes a-plenty but the Hallmark Angus cattle stud managed to rebuild the farm ahead of their annual bull sale. Audio
Three generations on the same rural route
Lee Pryor has been delivering post along the Whakatāne coastline for 25 years, but he is not the first in his whānau and now his wife has even joined the ranks. Audio
Three generations on the same rural route
Lee Pryor has been delivering post along the Whakatāne coastline for 25 years, but he is not the first in his whānau and now his wife has even joined the ranks.
AudioRural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
