Rural
Cute as Buttons
North Canterbury farmers Melissa and Hayden Cowan have a small flock of rare black-nosed Swiss Valais sheep. Often referred to as the "cutest sheep in the world" this distinctive breed with black face… Audio
Cute as Buttons
North Canterbury farmers Melissa and Hayden Cowan have a small flock of rare black-nosed Swiss Valais sheep. Often referred to as the "cutest sheep in the world" this distinctive breed with black face…
AudioAllocating Water for Dates
Plant and Food Research is working the the Middle East to help an environment agency there know how much water can be safely allocated to date plantations. It's an extension of the work it has been… Audio
Allocating Water for Dates
Plant and Food Research is working the the Middle East to help an environment agency there know how much water can be safely allocated to date plantations. It's an extension of the work it has been…
AudioRegional Wrap
In Bay of Plenty pasture's been bolting away and the good quality feed's been putting weight on cattle and lambs. Dairy farmers have finally put their silage wagons away in Canterbury and yearling… Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 1 2019
A Tale of Three Shepherds, Cute as Buttons, Allocating Water for Dates, DIY Soil Testing and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 1 2019
A Tale of Three Shepherds, Cute as Buttons, Allocating Water for Dates, DIY Soil Testing and the Regional Wrap.
AudioFocus on Politics: Farmer furore
Last week the Prime Minister celebrated a "world-first" agreement with farmers putting agriculture into the Emissions Trading Scheme from 2025. While some farmers are grateful for the breathing space… Audio
Water reform plans pose threat to potato industry, main body says
Potatoes New Zealand warns against putting in rules that have the unintended consequences, like killing off the sector that is seen as a future growth industry for the country.
'Ringing up in tears': Canterbury farmers doing it tough
A recent Ministry of Health report presented to MPs showed suicide rates were up 17 percent in rural areas compared to a drop of 7 percent in cities and towns.
Midday Rural News for 1 November 2019
Potato growers fear their industry could be killed off by the Government's proposed water reforms. Audio
Midday Rural News for 31 October 2019
Fifty New Zealand companies and major agricultural organisations have joined a new pledge to protect New Zealand from pests and diseases. Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 October 2019
The Ministry for Primary Industries thinks the fight against the cattle disease M bovis will peak mid next year and start to tail off. Audio
Solutions on the horizon after biosecurity row
Changes to how new varieties of fruit are imported into NZ are on the way, and they're being seen as a follow-up to a biosecurity row with an important US fruit research organisation.
Midday Rural News for 29 October 2019
An extension to the Brexit deadline is being welcomed by New Zealand lamb exporters, who have been worrying about possible disruptions to Christmas trade. Audio
