Rural

The Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Award was given out on Friday, the award is to recognise talented young Maori farmers and growers and to encourage Young Maori to think of farming as a career. Quinn… Audio

School leavers hankering for a career in sheep and beef farming now have the option of applying for a place in the new two-year, fees-free Growing Future Farmers programme that sees them training… Audio

Auckland firm Lanaco was formed nearly a decade ago to help lift the value of New Zealand wool. It makes filters which can be used in anything from face masks and air conditioning units to medical… Audio

Dairy farmer Sam Owen shares the tips that help him maintain his mental well-being. Audio

Lovely rain this week in the north has not been so welcome on Bay of Plenty orchards in the midst of kiwifruit harvest and there's been sleet, snow and some wicked frosts down south. Audio

Country Life rounds up some school leavers learning about sheep and beef farming and a Waikato sharemilker shares his mental health story. Audio

The Meat Industry Association hopes face to face meetings between the New Zealand Minister of Trade and Agriculture, and his European and British counterparts will speed up trade negogiations. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Sam Owen is a Waikato sharemilker who's had his fair share of struggles with mental health and depression. He says his condition has seen his health, work and family life suffer. Now he talks to Young… Audio

A report on the once plentiful scallop beds on the Coromandel coast show they are in crisis. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Vets say drought around the country is pushing up demand for services but with the border still closed they can't get help from overseas vets. Audio

As more banks shut up shop around the country, there are increasing calls for the industry to find a solution to a lack of service in rural areas. Earlier this year Kiwibank confirmed it would close… Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

Winegrowers are relieved more MIQ spots are being given to seasonal workers. Audio