Rural
Otago institutions work to create virtual centre for rural health education
Three Otago institutions are teaming up to improve the future of rural health care.
Midday Rural News for 13 December 2019
The Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand says the European Union is incrementally curbing New Zealand's right to use long standing names for cheese like Feta. Audio
Hawke's Bay stone fruit for summer "hailstorm heroes"
The Yummy Fruit Company is rolling out new packaging this year - labelling its stonefruit 'hailstorm heroes.' It follows a huge hailstorm in October, that did significant damage to young fruit growing… Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 December 2019
More than 18 months after its formation, the Government's Primary Sector Council has today released its vision for the country's food and fibre sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 December 2019
Rising commodity prices has helped drive a rebound in farmer confidence. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 December 2019
Federated Famers South Canterbury president says flood waters in the area haven't receeded as hoped and affected farmers remain in survival mode. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 December 2019
Flood-hit farmers in South Canterbury say now that the worst appears to be over, their mind is turning to the big clean-up that lies ahead. Audio
From dairy farming to hemp cultivation
Reefton dairy farmers Aaron Silcock and Sarah Gibson think the future lies in hemp. Aaron is a fourth-generation dairy farmer at Larry's Creek but says he'd like to eventually put his herd into… Audio, Gallery
From dairy farming to hemp cultivation
Reefton dairy farmers Aaron Silcock and Sarah Gibson think the future lies in hemp. Aaron is a fourth-generation dairy farmer at Larry's Creek but says he'd like to eventually put his herd into…
AudioView from the Vines: Standing out from the Wine Crowd
In the third of the View from the Vines series, we tidy up the vine canopy with winemaker John Douglas before heading into the barrel room with a hen party who've arrived for a tasting. Audio
View from the Vines: Standing out from the Wine Crowd
In the third of the View from the Vines series, we tidy up the vine canopy with winemaker John Douglas before heading into the barrel room with a hen party who've arrived for a tasting.
AudioStriped dairy cows – a rare breed
Opunake farmer Andy Whitehead milks eight different breeds of cattle. Lakenvelders are his favourite. They hail from the Netherlands and are easy to spot in the dark. Audio, Gallery
Striped dairy cows – a rare breed
Opunake farmer Andy Whitehead milks eight different breeds of cattle. Lakenvelders are his favourite. They hail from the Netherlands and are easy to spot in the dark.
AudioRegional Wrap
Waikato's become a bit dry in the past week but good rain, forecast for the weekend, should help set farms up well for summer. A hop grower at Tapawera in the Nelson region says the focus this week… Audio
Full Episode for Friday December 6 2019
Making Way for Hemp, Standing out from the Wine Crowd, Lakenvelder cattle and the Regional Wrap. Audio
