Rural
The 90s File - Matt Beck
Originally from Oklahoma, Matt is a PhD student at Lincoln University. He's working with Callaghan Innovation and Agriseeds on promoting better health and nutrition for dairy cows, sheep and deer.
AudioOn the farm: What's happening in rural New Zealand this week
Frosts tickled much of the North Island this week. Now saleyards have opened the demand for store stock has improved. Audio
On the farm: What's happening in rural New Zealand this week
Frosts tickled much of the North Island this week. Now saleyards have opened the demand for store stock has improved.
AudioIndustry facing shearing shortages
The Shearing Contractors Association says it may have to recruit newcomers to the industry if shearers and shed workers form the northern hemisphere are unable to come in to New Zealand this year. Audio
Industry facing shearing shortages
The Shearing Contractors Association says it may have to recruit newcomers to the industry if shearers and shed workers form the northern hemisphere are unable to come in to New Zealand this year.
AudioFull Episode for Friday May 22 2020
It's back to business in market town Feilding and the live lobster industry claws its way back now that air freight to China has resumed. The Shearing Contractors Association says it may have to… Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 May 2020
After a three week Covid-19 related delay, the duck shooting season will get underway tomorrow.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Audio
Dairy farmers preparing for drop in milk prices
Federated Farmers dairy spokesperson Chris Lewis said while next year's milk forecast was expected, it will lead to tough conversations for many. Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 May 2020
Dairy farmers look set to get slightly less for their milk in the season just ending and quite a lot less for the season starting next month.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 May 2020
Relief for Hawke's Bay farmers as the Government forks out more to fight drought.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Audio
Sheep art 'giving people something to smile about'
A farming family near Dannevirke having to put out extra feed for stock during the drought are using the opportunity create sheep art.
Midday Rural News for 18 May 2020
The weekend rain falls short for drought-hit Hawke's Bay farmers.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Audio
Farmers markets back in business under Level 2
Among the many activities people were able to do for the first time at the weekend under level two, was to head to their local farmers market.
The risk of spreading Covid-19 meant they were forced to… Audio
Farmers markets opening up slowly again
Farmers markets were able to open again at the weekend for the first time in seven weeks. The risk of spreading Covid 19 meant they were forced to close under level four and three, leaving the many… Audio
Young photographer brings drought struggles home
The Jowsey family are among many Hawke's Bay farmers struggling with drought. The daily grind of feeding and watering stock on the parched paddocks is being documented on camera by 12-year-old Selby. Audio
