Farming
Breeding the 'wagyu of lamb' for an every-changing farm environ
Alastair Reeves has followed in his father's footsteps, using genetics to help farmers solve problems on farm by breeding sheep that make for good eating, are tolerant of facial eczema and emit lower… Audio
A 'numbers game' LIC's quest to breed low methane emitting bull
The team of scientists at LIC, the Livestock Improvement Corporation, hope to know by late next year if they offer farmers more methane friendly bulls. Audio
Country Life for 31 October 2025
It's time for Country Life! Farmers in Waikato using genetics to reduce methance emissions from livestock, and we step back in time to find out what makes small country town museums tick. Audio
Farmers' backing of Fonterra brands' sale carefully considered - chair
A move to sell the Mainland, Kāpiti and Anchor brands to a French firm for $4.2 billion will bring long-term benefits to farmers, the co-op council chair says. Audio
Why Fonterra farmers voted to sell consumer business to French dairy giant
Julia Jones is an independent advisor in ag industry and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Inside the world of competitive pumpkin growing
Sam Elton-Walters from Giant Pumpkins NZ joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a… Audio
Fonterra farmers vote yes on massive brand sell-off
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
'Where's the help?': Farmers count the cost of devastating storm
One week since a wind storm tore through the country's south, some Clutha district farmers say the financial hit could be harsher than they originally feared.
What will farmers spend their $200,000 each on?
Around 60 percent of shareholding farms could receive a windfall, if a Fonterra sale to a French dairy giant goes ahead.
Farmers vote on the Fonterra brand sale today - what you need to know
Shareholders are set to vote on whether to sell the company's consumer arm, which includes well-known brands like Mainland and Anchor, to a French company.
Kiwi team out to reclaim title in annual trans-Tasman sheep dog trials
Lloyd Smith has been competing in dog trials since the 1970s and joins Emile Donovan from his farm near Palmerston in Otago Audio
Dozens of Southland farmers struggling to milk cows as outages persist
Tired, cold and cut off from communications - dozens of Southland farmers are struggling to milk their cows and have had to rely on generators. Last week's devastating storm collided with peak milking… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025
Farmers are frustrated that KiwiSaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled; Some residents in storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power heading into the… Audio
Farmers frustrated campaign promises not being fulfilled
Farmers are frustrated that Kiwisaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled. Federated Farmers board member Karl Dean spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio
Morning Rural News for 28 October 2025
The latest rural news with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio
Clydesdales: 'He's not really a horse, he's a person'
Billy is quite the character and Cate Smith describes him as her mother's one true love.
