Rural
Midday Rural News for 13 March 2020
A new report has found New Zealand needs to speed up its response to growing consumer demand for alternative proteins. Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 March 2020
Farmers say last night's Government announcement on drought will help, but will be no substitute for actually getting some more rain. Audio
Drought declared in all of North Island, parts of South
The Government has officially classified drought conditions over all of the North Island, parts of the South and the Chathams as a large-scale adverse event. A $2 million package to support farmers… Audio
'It just won't flippin' rain': Hawke's Bay running dry
The region's farmers and leaders are urging the government to declare a drought as parts of the region experience the driest period on record.
Midday Rural News for 11 March 2020
The Agriculture Minister is reassuring farmers and growers in Hawkes Bay who are struggling with extremely dry conditions that they will get support. Audio
Wine industry discusses Covid-19 impacts and water
Marlborough grapes make up almost 80 per cent of the country's wine exports, which is now hovering close to a 2 billion dollar annual export industry. The 2020 harvest is about to start, after what… Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 March 2020
The fish company New Zealand King Salmon says it has been able to has been able to resume sales to China. Audio
Wider North Island drought declarations expected
Despite rain today, farmers continue to struggle with water shortages, and the agriculture minister says it's likely further drought conditions will be declared.
Midday Rural News for 9 March 2020
Champion shearer, Rowland Smith, says it was great to get another win at the Golden Shears in Masterton over the weekend. Audio
Farmer says govt can pay if it wants 'orphaned' oil well
A Taranaki farmer says if the government wants to plug an 'orphaned' oil well on his property it can pay for the work itself or stay off his land.
A report obtained by RNZ under the Official… Audio
Rowland Smith reigns supreme at Golden Shears
Rowland Smith continues to reign supreme at the Golden Shears taking the sheep-shearing title for a seventh year.
The 60th anniversary of the event was held in Masterton over the weekend.
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Teat Spray and Tackles
Each year 17 Taranaki rugby clubs receive cheques from the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust thanks to a successful dairy farming operation. The Trust runs two dairy farms and a run off and all the… Audio, Gallery
Teat Spray and Tackles
Each year 17 Taranaki rugby clubs receive cheques from the Taranaki Community Rugby Trust thanks to a successful dairy farming operation. The Trust runs two dairy farms and a run off and all the…
AudioYoung farmers proud to be part of Open Farms event
Ruby Mulinder and Sean Nixon bought their first farm two and a half months ago and jumped at the chance to welcome the public and show them where their food comes from. Audio, Gallery
Young farmers proud to be part of Open Farms event
Ruby Mulinder and Sean Nixon bought their first farm two and a half months ago and jumped at the chance to welcome the public and show them where their food comes from.
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