Farming
Midday Rural News for 7 February 2024
A large fire in Waipara on Tuesday got close to vineyards, but there haven't been any reports of vines being lost.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 February 2024
New research out of Lincoln University has found leaders in the primary industries sector are most worried about the impact of climate change, extreme weather and water quality.
Monique Steele has… Audio
Extreme weather of critical concern for farming - primary sector
The biggest drivers affecting land use in Aotearoa in the next decade have been ranked by 280 leaders from agri-business, government and Māori business.
I'm a wee bit addicted to doing farm trials says Waipara farmer
Former ag scientist, Ian Knowles, likes to lead from the front when it comes to sheep and plant trials and comparative experiments on his diverse hill country farm. Audio
Rural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Susan Murray. Audio
Country Life Friday 2 February 2024
Country Life goes bananas, meets an award-winning Waipara farmer and checks in on Raglan's seed bank. Audio
Māori Kiwifruit Growers gets nearly $1m boost to help increase exports
The funds are to also help the growers with re-affirming Aotearoa's connections with indigenous peoples around the world.
Harvest Weekend showcasing vintage machinery in Horowhenua
The Horowhenua Vintage Machinery Club's Harvest Weekend is running this Saturday and Sunday. The club's been pulling out all the stops for the signature event's return. We speak to their president Rod… Audio
Midday Rural News for 2 February 2024
Māori kiwifruit growers, which has 42 growers mostly around Bay of Plenty, sent three containers of fruit to Hawaii and this year they're planning to send 16 as they plan to ramp up their exports.
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Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris
Today retired Hawkes Bay farmer Steve Wyn-Harris talks to Jesse about the big drought that was forecast for this summer season and how that's not been the case for many parts of the country. Audio
Fears for farm animals stuck on ship off Australia
Thousands of sheep and cattle are stranded off the Australian coast in extreme heat after a crisis in the Middle East.
Midday Rural News for 1 February 2024
Fertiliser use is down as cash-strapped farmers look to reduce spending where they can.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 31 January 2024
Former farmer and Federated Farmers board member Miles Anderson says farmers have been given a raw deal by decision makers for too long.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 January 2024
Fire and Emergency has fire bans in place in parts of Otago, Mackenzie, Canterbury, Marlborough and coastal Wairarapa - and further restrictions across much of the South Island.
Sally Murphy has the… Audio
French farmers block major roads around Paris
French farmers have begun moving hundreds of tractors in an effort to blockade key routes into the French capital, termed the "siege of Paris."