Rural

As you will have heard earlier in the hour, Fonterra is forecasting a loss of 590 to 675 million dollars for its latest full year. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Professor Chris Lowry from Colorado University is part of a team of scientists who have uncovered a bacteria found in soil which can help combat anxiety and depression.  Audio

Dave and Anne Jordan say the world would benefit from the widespread planting and use of hemp. They have been working for more than a decade to build a hemp industry in New Zealand. Audio, Gallery

Liz Duke is the riders co-ordinator and head coach at North Canterbury Riding for the Disabled. Her team of equine volunteers provide riding activities that increase the ability, strength and… Audio, Gallery

Agricultural economist Barnett Sporkin-Morrison says there's been a growth in the availability of alternative proteins in the United States but not a wholsale shift away from meat. He says consumers… Audio

It's been wet and warm in northern parts of the North Island. Lambs are appearing in Canterbury and calving is in full swing on dairy farms. Audio

A Helping Hand from Hemp, Riding High in the Saddle, Alternative Proteins - What's at Steak? and the Regional Wrap. Audio

Farming groups in New Zealand say their members are not the target of a United Nation's report that says a high level of meat and dairy consumption is fuelling climate change. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Agriculture Minister says the taskforce he's setting up to investigate issues with winter crop grazing, will be working to find solutions for next winter. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Fonterra plans to sell down its share in the Chinese infant formula manufacturer Beingmate, after failing to find a buyer for the entire stake. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Irrigation New Zealand says farmers could be hit with big costs if moves to regulate dams and canals catches farm storage ponds in its sweep. Audio