Food
Cabbage with Garlic, Bacon, Sausage and Walnuts
Today chef, author and councillor Martin Bosley shares a great comfort food winter recipe using simple ingredients to create a big flavour. You can find out out how to make his cabbage with garlic… Audio
First food prices fall in more than a year driven by cheaper fruit and veggies
Food price inflation has slowed to its lowest level in nearly a year as fruit and vegetable prices ease.
Midday Rural News for 11 August 2023
R-CALF USA, the largest body representing producers of cattle and sheep in America, says the sheep industry there has been decimated over the last three decades with an explosion of lamb and mutton… Audio
Growers concerned lack of sun in Auckland is harming quality
Auckland fruit and vegetable growers are worried lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value.
Last month, Auckland had only 4 days without rain, and growers say… Audio
Growers concerned lack of sun in Auckland is harming quality
Auckland fruit and vegetable growers are worried that lack of sunshine is harming the quality of their produce and lowering its value.
Cyanide in the pips? The big apple questions answered
In serious news.. Apples.. How much of the Apple do you eat? A few bites and then chuck it out, or do you go all the way to the core? Do you EAT the core? And are the seeds REALLY poisonious? We had a… Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Jimmy Ellingham from the produce market floor is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Australian Mandarins Audio
The Panel with Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly (Part 2)
Wallace Chapman and panellists Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly discuss rates bills causing financial woes for the elderly, the nutritional pros and cons of meat alternatives, and the benefits of allowing… Audio
Fake meat less healthy than traditional vegetarian food, study finds
Many vegetarian meat products are less healthy and more expensive than traditional options, such as legumes and vegetables, new research has found.
The Pre-Panel with Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists Anna Dean and Phil O'Reilly discuss what to be aware of when foraging for mushrooms following a fatal incident in Australia. Also, our panellists tell us… Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 August 2023
Punnets of kiwifruit have been recalled in the US - over listeria concerns.
Zespri says the fruit has been traced back to two orchards - so all the fruit from them is now on hold - which is about… Audio
Kiwifruit recalled in US after routine sampling found listeria
Zespri said it had traced the kiwifruit to two orchards and all fruit from those properties had been put on hold.
Study on cost and nutrition of plant-based meat alternatives
We are often given the advice to eat more plant-based foods for our health and the environment. On the back of this we've seen a huge influx of meat substitutes on the supermarket shelves - but how… Audio
'It's been tough': Some olive growers struggle with harvest
Extreme weather and the spread of disease have seen some North Island olive growers ditch harvesting altogether this season.
Chips are out, spuds are in: What you need to know about UPFs
'Avoid processed foods' is such a standard bit of advice that many of us probably don't even hear it anymore. But it's emerging that some 'processed' foods are a lot worse for us than others.
Lethal lunch: Police search rubbish dump as investigation continues
Australian police have searched a local rubbish dump as part of an investigation in a lethal lunch that's left three people dead and another seriously ill. It's believed the diners ate potentially… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 August 2023
News from the rural farming sector With over 15 thousand signatures the petition calling on the government to use only wool carpets in its buildings has so far failed to reach the final stage due to… Audio
How gluten might cause brain inflammation in mice
Gluten may cause brain inflammation in mice, a new study indicates, posing questions about the implications for humans. Audio
