Rural
Midday Rural News for 31 August 2020
Two large wool grower organisations are planning to join forces as they try to revive the dire economic situation for coarse wool.
Maja Burry has the rural news. Audio
Red meat sector issues pointers for politicians
Unbalanced climate change mitigation could threaten productive farmland, says a new report offering recommendations to politicians for keeping the red meat sector thriving.
Fire damaged farmland gets native plant makeover
The Port Hills are still scarred after devastating fires burned across 2000 hectares of bush and farmland in 2017. But every year, volunteers head up into the hills to replant them with native bush. Audio, Gallery
Fire damaged farmland gets native plant makeover
The Port Hills are still scarred after devastating fires burned across 2000 hectares of bush and farmland in 2017. But every year, volunteers head up into the hills to replant them with native bush.
AudioA Dream Run for Calving
Waikato farmers Bart and Vanessa van de Ven have battled through a couple of trying calving seasons but this year they have had time to 'cruise'. Bart says brilliant weather has helped but he's also… Audio
A Dream Run for Calving
Waikato farmers Bart and Vanessa van de Ven have battled through a couple of trying calving seasons but this year they have had time to 'cruise'. Bart says brilliant weather has helped but he's also…
AudioThe 90's File - Viticulture technician Annabel Angland
Annabel Angland from Peregrine Wines is the Corteva Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2020 and is looking forward to representing the region at the national finals in Martinborough in… Audio
The 90's File - Viticulture technician Annabel Angland
Annabel Angland from Peregrine Wines is the Corteva Central Otago Young Viticulturist of the Year 2020 and is looking forward to representing the region at the national finals in Martinborough in…
AudioRegional Wrap
The Hawkes Bay countryside has been transformed by winter rain. In the McKenzie Basin, merino shearing is underway. Audio
Oh deer - A tough outlook for the deer industry
The chief executive of Deer Industry New Zealand, Innes Moffat says it will be a tough 12 months for venison sales as Covid-19 disrupts supply chains and slows down the sale of premium meats. Audio
Oh deer - A tough outlook for the deer industry
The chief executive of Deer Industry New Zealand, Innes Moffat says it will be a tough 12 months for venison sales as Covid-19 disrupts supply chains and slows down the sale of premium meats.
AudioCountry Life for 28 August 2020
The Port Hills are still scarred after devastating fires burned across 2000 hectares of bush and farmland in 2017 but every year volunteers head up into the hills to replant them with native bush; a… Audio
Country Life for 28 August 2020
The Port Hills are still scarred after devastating fires burned across 2000 hectares of bush and farmland in 2017 but every year volunteers head up into the hills to replant them with native bush; a…
AudioA cracking yarn: The rescue of Canterbury chickens
North Canterbury Chicken Rescue rescues unwanted or dumped chickens. Jesse speaks to the founder of the group, Amanda Gill. Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 August 2020
The state-owned company Pāmu has reported a net loss after tax of $24 million.
Maja Burry has the rural news. Audio
Farmers are angry at the new rules around Freshwater Management
Southern farmers are angry at the new rules around freshwater management, calling them unworkable. Federated Farmers Southland president Geoffrey Young has publicly called on farmers to ignore the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 August 2020
There's been a call for the Ministry for Primary Industries to be better resourced to deal with livestock welfare issues.
Maja Burry has the rural news. Audio
Animal welfare campaigner wants change for farms
An animal welfare campaigner is calling for changes to reporting and policing of animal welfare issues on farms.
Angus Robson says the Ministry for Primary Industries is under-resourced and vets… Audio
