Farming
The Waimate Trail
Volunteers are nearing completion of the first leg of a new trail for walkers, runners and cyclists in South Canterbury, the 67km Waimate Trail which will pass through native forest, limestone rock… Audio
New book explores rural New Zealand through 100 objects
Husband and wife duo Te Radar and Ruth Spencer have recently partnered together on a new book 'Kiwi Country: Rural New Zealand in 100 Objects'. Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
'Brazen industry capture' alleged in pig welfare rewrite
NZ Pork says it didn't get everything it wanted, but the SPCA says they got 'exactly what they wanted'. Audio
Giving iconic Kiwi brands a French flavour
Fonterra is concentrating on its core business, and that means executing one of the biggest business transactions this country has ever seen - to the benefit of its farming shareholders.
Iconic Kiwi brands with a French flavour
Fonterra is concentrating on its core business, and that means executing one of the biggest business transactions this country has ever seen - to the benefit of its farming shareholders. Audio
How Fonterra's $4b deal will change New Zealand
Explainer - Why the dairy giant is selling off its iconic brands - and why Winston Peters is angry about it.
Minister, mayor want answers after massive flooding in Waitomo
The mayor says the district was hit by "severe storms" and a red warning should have been issued. Audio
Ex-All Black legend's farm tipped to stay in beef production
A rural land agent has allayed fears a significant Hawke's Bay farm will be planted in pine trees.
Carving a business out of salvage timber from the Canterbury quakes
Ever wondered what happened to some of the damaged timber from the Lyttelton wharves after the Canterbury earthquakes?
Tech is key on this Tirau dairy farm
When it comes to farming, planning for the next season today is key for a fifth generation Waikato dairying family.
Could kiwi be used on pest patrol in orchards and vineyards?
A recent study has filmed the rare and vulnerable birds entering vineyards and orchards at night to feast on beetles, weevils, grass grub and other insects.
Tech is key on this Tirau dairy farm
When it comes to farming, planning for the next season today is key, says the Coubrough family. The 5th generation dairying family is on the same page - they want robotics to milk the cows for them. Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Kiwi on pest patrol
Could growers harness the kiwi as a way of reducing pests attacking their crops? A recent study has filmed the endangered birds entering vineyards and orchards at night to feast on beetles, weevils… Audio
