Farming
Midday Rural News for 3 July 2023
Farmers in the lower half of the South Island are battling blizzard like conditions and freezing temperatures as a cold snap sweeps across the land.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Farmers in lower South Island battle blizzard-like conditions
Farmers in the lower half of the South Island are battling blizzard-like conditions and freezing temperatures as a cold snap sweeps across the island.
Hunting for Tai Rāwhiti - "I don't see deer, I see a food bag"
A team of hunters heads out every five weeks to a hill country farm to harvest deer meat for Tai Rawhiti's food banks which have been under pressure after devastating weather hit the region this year… Video, Audio
Hunting for Tai Rāwhiti - "I don't see deer, I see a food bag"
A team of hunters heads out every five weeks to a hill country farm to harvest deer meat for Tai Rawhiti's food banks which have been under pressure after devastating weather hit the region this year…
AudioCountry Life for Friday June 30 2023
Lettuce man, Knocker the toy man, deer hunting, monthly wrap of conditions on farm. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Wet conditions across much of the North Island are causing headaches and heartbreak for some, while the South Island is recording boomer seasons in parts, thanks to the wet. Kiwifruit harvest has been… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Wet conditions across much of the North Island are causing headaches and heartbreak for some, while the South Island is recording boomer seasons in parts, thanks to the wet. Kiwifruit harvest has been…
AudioCountry Life for Friday June 30 2023
Lettuce man, Knocker the toy man, deer hunting, monthly wrap of conditions on farm.
AudioMidday Rural News for 30 June 2023
Four farms covering more than 2,000 hectares have been sold to overseas investors.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Cyclone loan scheme a 'bailout for the banks' - fruit grower
A Hawke's Bay fruit grower is labelling the government's loan scheme for weather-effected farmers and growers a 'bail out for the banks.'
As a method to help those impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle… Audio
No handouts for farmers affected by cyclones
A long-awaited support package for weather-affected farmers and growers has defeated hopes of cash-in-hand payouts.
The Government yesterday announced it would help banks provide loans to businesses… Audio
Midday Rural News for 29 June 2023
Farmers are set to get more help for cyclone repairs.
Sally Murphy has the rural news.
Audio
Call for freshwater plan rollout to be 'carefully managed process'
Farming groups have concerns about incoming freshwater farm plans - as new regulation seeks to reduce the impact farming has on the country's waterways.
Rural families still cut off by damaged road after latest downpour
To flood damaged Tairawahiti now. Families in a small rural community inland from Tolaga Bay remain completely cut off from the outside world after the recent storm completely annihilated the local… Video, Audio
NZ business delegation in China strikes deal for red meat sector
The arrangement with importer Grand Farm will expand the presence of Alliance Group lamb, mutton, beef and venison further into southern China.
Midday Rural News for 28 June 2023
The Ministry for Primary Industries says its well placed to fight multiple biosecurity incursions testing the country.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Massive hillside crack 'got my blood flowing', farmer says
A farmer got the surprise of his life when he discovered a huge crack through one of his hill paddocks.
