Farming
Backlash as UK supermarket trials sale of NZ lamb
A UK grocery chain has received a backlash from angry farmers as it trials the sale of New Zealand lamb instead of 100 percent British lamb in 39 of its stores.
Fernhill - From DOC to dairy on the family farm
Fifth generation dairy farmer Jason Christensen took a break from the family farm to try life as a DOC ranger. His experience in the world of conservation, evident on the Mt Bruce farm in the… Audio
Fernhill - From DOC to dairy on the family farm
Fifth generation dairy farmer Jason Christensen took a break from the family farm to try life as a DOC ranger. His experience in the world of conservation, evident on the Mt Bruce farm in the…
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Wool classing tutors sought after the retirement of two greats
Wool has been one of our primary products and exports for over half a century, but even greater than the quantity of our wool is the quality. The resignation of New Zealand's only two wool classing… Audio
Company creating cow-less dairy products given green light to expand
Daisy Lab has been given the go-ahead to scale up production 500-fold.
Morning Report Essentials for Friday 17 May
On today's episode, New Zealanders in New Caledonia say they are feeling vulnerable amidst the escalating protests in the country, Foreign Minister Winston Peters joins us, we hear from Auckland mayor… Audio
Farmers open to exploring the sale of Fonterra's iconic brands
A farming lobby group says some farmers are concerned, but may consider supporting it if their profits are protected. Audio
Fonterra looks to sell off some iconic brands
Dairy giant Fonterra is looking at selling off some of its iconic consumer brands including Anchor, Mainland and Kapiti. Lincoln University Professor in Agribusiness Hamish Gow spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Federated Farmers on Fonterra selling iconic brands
A big chunk of Fonterra could be put on the market, with the dairy giant has announcing it wants to get back to the basics of supplying dairy ingredients and sell all, or some, of its well-known… Audio
Consumers could see increase in dairy prices if Fonterra sells off consumer brands
There are a lot of cons in Fonterra's plan to sell off some or all of its most well-known brands, a marketing professor says. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 May 2024
On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Audio
More than one million trays of kiwifruit destroyed in Belgium due to mice infestation
More than one-million trays of Kiwifruit have been destroyed after being infested with mice while on the seasons first export journey to Europe. Grower group NZKGI chief executive Colin Bond spoke to… Audio
