Rural
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
An isolated bout of hail hit some maize crops in Waikato this week, while in the South Island the Marlborough region is looking a picture. Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 27 2020
Country Life finds out how robotics are helping a dairy farm in Manawatu and meets some farmers who switched from milking cows to milking sheep this spring. Plus with all the talk around regenerative… Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 27 2020
Country Life finds out how robotics are helping a dairy farm in Manawatu and meets some farmers who switched from milking cows to milking sheep this spring. Plus with all the talk around regenerative…
AudioMidday Rural News for 27 November 2020
The horticulture industry says letting two thousand RSE workers into the country is a good start. Audio
Living wage for overseas seasonal workers
Businesses are welcoming government moves to allow two thousand overseas seasonal workers back into the country to work in the primary sector. The workers will arrive early next year, spending two… Audio
NZ Apples and Pears happy 2000 RSE workers allowed in 2020
An additional 2000 seasonal workers will be allowed into New Zealand next year to address labour shortages in the Horticulture and Wine growing sectors. The Goverment announced the scheme after… Audio
Mops out in Te Awamutu after sudden flooding
Mops were on hand in the Waikato town Te Awamutu today - as businesses cleaned up after being flooded during a torrential downpour yesterday.
Heavy rain and hail struck in the afternoon causing… Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 November 2020
Reserve Bank worries over high debts owed by some dairy farmers are persisting, yet the signs are that many farmers are taking steps to lower that. Audio
Family tramping: tips for getting kids into the backcountry
Father of three, and Federated Mountain Clubs executive member Jamie Stewart shares ways for families to get out into the wilderness this summer. Audio, Gallery
Cherry growers hoping to entice Kiwi workers, but still need overseas help
With the border remaining closed to seasonal workers, cherry growers say they will could suffer huge losses during January's peak harvest time.
In the run up to Christmas, orchards hope to entice… Audio
Midday Rural News for 25 November 2020
A Queenstown couple are set to gift their 900 hectare farm at the foot of the Remarkables mountain range to the QEII Trust.
Maja Burry has mo nga korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 November 2020
The Prime Minister tells horticulturalists managed isolation places will go to New Zealanders over migrant fruit-picking workers.
Maja Burry has mo nga korero o te pūrongo taiwhenua.
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Midday Rural News for 23 November 2020
Leaders from the country's primary industries have gathered in Wellington.
Maja Burry has mo nga korero e pa ana kit te taiwhenua.
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Vets on farm run: 'Grizz was just particularly protective of the family jewels'
Veterinarian Tara Gower goes around to check on dogs and rams at farms, and while most are compliant, Grizz has voiced his objections loudly and clearly. Audio
On the farm: A wrap of what's happening in the regions
Country Life - Pasture is bursting forth around the country in "dream" spring conditions, contractors are all out making silage, the summer fruit harvest is underway and in the vineyard, workers are…
