Rural
Dairy farm sales plummet and prices fall
The Real Estate Institute says large dairy farms are now extremely difficult to sell and some banks are demanding much higher equity from potential buyers. Audio
Dairy farm sales plummet and prices fall
The Real Estate Institute says large dairy farms are now extremely difficult to sell and some banks are demanding much higher equity from potential buyers.
AudioRegional Wrap
The grape harvest is well underway in Hawkes Bay in what is a very early vintage this year. The biggest challenge for sheep farmers in Marlborough is keeping ewe condition up for the ram. Audio
Full Episode for Friday March 6 2020
Teat Spray and Tackles, One year since the Christchurch Mosque Attacks, Young farmers proud to be part of Open Farms event, Dairy farm sales plummet and the Regional Wrap.
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Full Episode for Friday March 6 2020
Teat Spray and Tackles, One year since the Christchurch Mosque Attacks, Young farmers proud to be part of Open Farms event, Dairy farm sales plummet and the Regional Wrap.
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AudioSouthland farmer touring NZ to teach about Islam
A Southland farmer and imam is part of a road trip from Auckland to Christchurch to talk about Islam and honour those who died in the mosque killings.
Reza-Abdul Jabbar owns a dairy farm near Mokotua… Audio
Drought conditions declared 'adverse' events in more regions
The Agriculture Minister has declared the drought conditions in the Gisborne, Manawatū, Rangitikei, and Tararua districts as a medium-scale adverse event.
Destiny Paikea up for Junior Shearer at Golden Shears
The country's best shearers are gearing up for a busy day of finals today at The Golden Shears in Masterton. Teenage hopeful Destiny Paikea, of Ngati Whatua descent, has qualified for the Junior… Audio
Drought-hit Northland farmers ask for financial support
Some farmers in Northland are starting to come forward for financial assistance as a drought in the region continues.
Midday Rural News for 5 March 2020
The chair of Fonterra, John Monaghan, has announced he won't seek re-election at the end of this year. Audio
Midday Rural News for 4 March 2020
A leading dairy analyst is warning of a hidden message in the latest global dairy auction. Audio
Entries up for Golden Shears competition
Shearers have flocked to Masterton for the 60th anniversary of New Zealand's premier shearing competition which begins today.
There are 500 entries for the golden shears, up from 350 last year.
The… Audio
Where every drop of water counts
Aucklanders can still turn on their taps during the drought but outside of the city supply, the north is counting every drop of water. Audio
Where every drop of water counts
Aucklanders can still turn on their taps during the drought but outside of the city supply, the north is counting every drop of water.
AudioMidday Rural News for 3 March 2020
A further softening of prices is expected at the Global Dairy Trade auction overnight, as the coronavirus outbreak continues to impact trade. Audio
