Rural
The Dog and Ram Run
Country Life heads out with a vet to give farms dogs their annual once-over and gets up close and personal with rams to see if they're in good shape for mating.
AudioBoarn to be a champion - pig syndicates vie for cup
Despite the New Zealand Agricultural Show being cancelled this year due to Covid-19, some animal events still went ahead behind closed doors at Canterbury Park. The commercial pig competition was held… Audio
Boarn to be a champion - pig syndicates vie for cup
Despite the New Zealand Agricultural Show being cancelled this year due to Covid-19, some animal events still went ahead behind closed doors at Canterbury Park. The commercial pig competition was held…
AudioFarm to Bush
Tim and Sue Anderson are building a six kilometre long fence to keep pests out of regenerating bush which is going to be protected under the QEII National Trust and North Canterbury regional rep Miles… Audio
Farm to Bush
Tim and Sue Anderson are building a six kilometre long fence to keep pests out of regenerating bush which is going to be protected under the QEII National Trust and North Canterbury regional rep Miles…
AudioOn the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Pasture is bursting forth around the country in "dream" spring conditions, ag contractors are all out making silage, the summer fuit harvest is underway and in the vineyard, workers are tidying vine… Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 20 2020
Country Life this week is out with a vet getting up close and personal with rams and the team's meeting some champion pigs. Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 20 2020
Country Life this week is out with a vet getting up close and personal with rams and the team's meeting some champion pigs.
AudioNZ farmers adopted regenerative agriculture years ago - professor
A veteran farming academic thinks regenerative agriculture is a largely redundant concept for New Zealand because it has been practised here for years.
Midday Rural News for 20 November 2020
Farmers in Canterbury and Otago are getting $6 million to improve waterways and biodiversity.
Rural reporter Maja Burry has mo nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Audio
Farmer-led projects to receive more than $6m
More than $6 million will be spent on farmer-led projects to improve the health of rivers, wetlands, and habitat biodiversity in Canterbury and Otago.
Vets doing annual dog and ram checks in sensitive places
There's a new Sam Neill film out in cinemas, Rams, about a couple of competing sheep breeders. Country Life producer Carol Stiles was intrigued when she heard vets were asking farmers to book in for… Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 November 2020
People might end up paying more for their fruit and vegetables, not less, after an inquiry into supermarkets.
Maja Burry has mo nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua, Audio
Demand from China drives increase in dairy prices
Dairy prices firmed at the global dairy auction overnight with the average price rising by 1.8 percent.
Midday Rural News for 18 November 2020
Diary prices firmed at the auction overnight. The average price rose 1.8 percent to US $3,157 a tonne.
Maja Burry has mo ngā korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Audio
Pasifika-owned contracting company in NZ seeking more workers
A Pasifika-owned contracting company in New Zealand has been struggling to hire workers since the borders shut due to Covid-19. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 November 2020
The new government is being urged to make country of origin labelling a priority.
Maja Burry has mo nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Audio
