Rural
From Farm Junk to Feel-Good Art
A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the… Audio, Gallery
From Farm Junk to Feel-Good Art
A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the…
AudioFirst Light - the first choice for Californian 'meat geeks'
Americans are joining a waiting list to belong to a New Zealand meat company's Steak Club. Each month Hawke's Bay-based First Light delivers four, 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu beef steaks to members… Audio, Gallery
First Light - the first choice for Californian 'meat geeks'
Americans are joining a waiting list to belong to a New Zealand meat company's Steak Club. Each month Hawke's Bay-based First Light delivers four, 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu beef steaks to members…
AudioNew Study shows Profit for Green Dairying
Researchers have found it's possible to produce milk and cheese in a highly environmentally friendly way without losing money. Audio
New Study shows Profit for Green Dairying
Researchers have found it's possible to produce milk and cheese in a highly environmentally friendly way without losing money.
AudioRegional Wrap
Hawkes Bay's cherries are being picked and Southland and South Otago have finally had the chance to dry out... Audio
The Taranaki Trust that keeps on giving
Trusts set up more than 50 years ago by two Taranaki farmers have helped thousands of young people further their careers in agriculture and veterinary science. Profits from two dairy farms boost the… Audio
The Taranaki Trust that keeps on giving
Trusts set up more than 50 years ago by two Taranaki farmers have helped thousands of young people further their careers in agriculture and veterinary science. Profits from two dairy farms boost the…
AudioFull Episode for Friday November 29 2019
We hear about new research into the profitability of carbon neutral dairying, scholarships for people studying vet science and agriculture and visit a Hawkes Bay meat company that has Californians… Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 29 2019
We hear about new research into the profitability of carbon neutral dairying, scholarships for people studying vet science and agriculture and visit a Hawkes Bay meat company that has Californians…
AudioMidday Rural News for 29 November 2019
New Zealand's largest company, Fonterra, has just published its third annual sustainability report, and says it is making progress towards achieving its social and economic goals. Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 November 2019
A new survey finds farmers' confidence in banks is the lowest it has been since Federated Farmers began its six monthly surveys in 2015. Audio
Whangarei rodeo cancellation a blip, not trend - association
The Rodeo Association says the cancellation of one its summer events is a blip, not a trend, and is confident rodeo's popularity is not waning in the face of opposition.
Animal welfare group SAFE… Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 November 2019
The Ministry for Primary Industries says the jail term handed down to a farmer for ill-treating livestock in his care should come as a warning to others that such abuse won't be tolerated. Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 November 2019
A Southland farming leader says some changes to intensive winter grazing practices will take time, but it's important the sector does get onboard. Audio
Winter grazing report reccomends changes
A campaigner against winter grazing has been vindicated by a top-level investigation.
Angus Robson led protests against the farming practice that keeps cattle in muddy, confined paddocks. He was… Audio
