Rural
Full Episode for Friday December 6 2019
Making Way for Hemp, Standing out from the Wine Crowd, Lakenvelder cattle and the Regional Wrap.
AudioMidday Rural News for 6 December 2019
One of eight raw milk producers raided by the Ministry for Primary Industries this week insists the milk he produces is healthy and he should not have been targeted. Audio
Sustainable farming advice programme wins gov investment
The government is investing up to $9 million in a project that it says will help Southland farmers use their land more sustainably.
New Zealand's 50 top birdwatching sites
As the number of wildlife sanctuaries and predator controlled areas increase around New Zealand, thanks largely to the efforts of communities, there are also more opportunities for people to go bird… Audio, Gallery
Production of red, berry-flavoured kiwifruit is under way
Fancy a red kiwifruit on your Christmas pav? It could soon be a reality after Zespri announced this week a new, thinner skinned, berry-flavoured kiwifruit is in production. Zespri CEO Dan Mathieson… Audio
Hints of financial aid for farmers
The PM has hinted that next year's budget might contain financial support for farmers struggling to develop a Farm Environment Plan.
Midday Rural News for 5 December 2019
Fonterra has increased its forecast Farmgate Milk Price by 25 cents to a midway point of 7 dollars 30 per kilogram of milk solids. Audio
Fonterra raises milk solids farmgate price
Fonterra has raised the midpoint of its 2019-2020 forecast farmgate milk price range by 25 cents to $7.30 per kilo of milk solids.
Midday Rural News for 4 December 2019
The Ministry for Primary Industries says unregistered raw milk suppliers will be held to account for putting consumer health at risk. Audio
Seven farms fined over effluent discharge
Seven farms have been fined a total of more than $300,000 dollars for unlawful discharge of effluent.
Midday Rural News for 3 December 2019
The poultry industry says the death of nearly 200-thousand chickens as a result of a power failure on an Auckland farm is an absolute tragedy. Audio
More than 150,000 chickens die after power failure
A large number of chickens died over the weekend after a power failure at a Hellensville farm contracted to Tegel.
Fonterra report concedes palm kernel imports reverse emissions progress
New Zealand's largest company Fonterra says it is making environmental progress on several fronts, but concedes a setback in the area of emissions intensity.
Midday Rural News for 2 December 2019
A leading New Zealand exporter is shrugging off risks to meat sales after prospects of a 'Buy British" policy developed in the UK. Audio
Biofarm organic yoghurt: milk, cultures & kaitiakitanga
Cathy Tait-Jamieson, who runs BioFarm with her husband Jamie, talks to Kathryn Ryan about their innovative approach to farming. Audio
