Food
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Friday and a long weekend awaits - and joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Vege, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Californian Medjool Dates Audio
Three quarters of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
An University of Otago study has found microplastics are present in three-quarters of commercially caught wild fish in New Zealand's southern waters. Audio
Consumer NZ wants examples of unclear, misleading supermarket pricing
Rising grocery prices mean it's more important than ever for shoppers to know they're getting their money's worth, but Consumer New Zealand says retailers use confusing promotional strategies that… Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 September 2022
News from the rural farming sector As you may have heard in the business news, Fonterra will pay farmers 9-dollars-30 a kilogram of milk solids for the 2021-22 season. The Ministry of Primary… Audio
75 percent of fish in southern NZ contain microplastics - study
Three-quarters of wild fish in southern New Zealand are filled with microplastics, according to a new Otago University study.
It's the first such study in those waters, which researchers say… Audio
The Panel with David Slack and Parmjeet Parmar (Part One)
Today on The Panel, Wallace and panellists David Slack and Parmjeet Parmar discuss raising the Volcanic Alert Level for Taupo Volcano, whether or not the Return to Nursing Workforce Support Fund has… Audio
Growers say new policy statement a step in the right direction
Councils will now need to identify, map and manage productive land to protect it from inappropriate use and development.
Agricultural cooperation a focus for minister during India trip
Minister for trade and agriculture Damien O'Connor is meeting with counterparts in India this week to strengthen trade relationships.
Easy recipes that keep the grocery bill down
Linda Duncan was an accountant for 25 years before turning her budgeting skills to writing a best-selling series of cookbooks, called The World's Easiest Recipes. All her recipes are designed to have… Audio
Food growers celebrate protection of fertile land
Vegetable and fruit growers are calling the new policy to protect fertile land a "triumph" but say it has been a longtime coming. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
It's Monday so it's time to speak to the Minister of Fruit and Vege Glenn Forsyth.. Audio
Joanna Wildish – Foraging for tea
This past week, Te Wiki o Te Reo Maori /Maori Language Week, kawakawa's had boiling water poured over it up and down Aotearoa. Kawakawa's been used over the years for kidney and stomach problems… Audio
Food fit for a queen
In a nod to the late Queen and a delicious option for a brunch, Martin Bosley shares a recipe for kedgeree. Audio
Recall on sheep treatment, hold on slaughter
A recall has been issued for a product used to treat worms in sheep and MPI has issued a withholding period of 154 days before the affected animals can be slaughtered for food.
High tech automated meat processing rig for Otago plant
Silver Fern Farms is investing $11.2m in a custom-built automated lamb processing system for its South Otago plant.
Rising cost of groceries could drive unhealthy choices
At many supermarkets tomatoes cost $15 a kg, potato chips are $1.50 - for many families, struggling with increased costs of living healthier choices are hard. Audio
