Rural
Midday Rural News for 18 July 2019
Fonterra says cost is not the main consideration in cutting reliance on fossil fuels ahead of schedule. The Canterbury Regional Council is investigating what has caused a decline in water quality at… Audio
Farmers propose agriculture sector-led approach to emissions plan
The farming industry says it's more logical that it leads the transition to agricultural emission pricing than having a new centralised levy. Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 July 2019
The Fonterra Shareholders Council says the 11 thousand farmers it represents will naturally have some apprehension about emissions pricing but are up for the challenge. Audio
Agriculture front and centre in climate change recommendations
Earlier today the government released two reports from the Interim Climate Change Committee, with recommendations on how to curb the harmful effects of climate change. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 July 2019
The industry groups DairyNZ and Beef and Lamb say methane reduction targets planned by the Government must be modified. Audio
Better ewe survival rates may pay off for farmers, study finds
A new study has found improving ewe survival rates could be the key to unlocking more value for sheep farmers.
Midday Rural News for 15 July 2019
A study has found improving ewe survival rates could be the key to unlocking more value for sheep farmers. Audio
Tasman recovering from February fires
The green shoots of recovery are beginning to show on the hillsides, farms and forests burned in the February wildfires that struck the Tasman District. More than 2-thousand hectares was charred in… Video, Audio
Working smarter not harder - the lean approach to dairying
When Jana Hocken moved from working as a business consultant in Brussels and Sydney to living on a Manawatu farm she couldn't believe the inefficiencies she saw in dairy farming. She's now practising… Audio
Working smarter not harder - the lean approach to dairying
When Jana Hocken moved from working as a business consultant in Brussels and Sydney to living on a Manawatu farm she couldn't believe the inefficiencies she saw in dairy farming. She's now practising…
AudioUnder FiveHundy: Kaiwhaiki Pā
Kaiwhaiki Pa is the largest pa on the Whanganui river. There are 40 homes, a marae and kohanga reo. Kahurangi Simon says growing up there has given him "everything". He says somehow he and his 11… Audio
Under FiveHundy: Kaiwhaiki Pā
Kaiwhaiki Pa is the largest pa on the Whanganui river. There are 40 homes, a marae and kohanga reo. Kahurangi Simon says growing up there has given him "everything". He says somehow he and his 11…
Audio'Would you like a hat with your tea?'
Jo Watson was homesick so she opened a quirky tea room in the middle of her home in rural Taranaki. There are crocheted blankets for knees, knitting needles to pick up, eight types of scones and crazy… Audio, Gallery
'Would you like a hat with your tea?'
Jo Watson was homesick so she opened a quirky tea room in the middle of her home in rural Taranaki. There are crocheted blankets for knees, knitting needles to pick up, eight types of scones and crazy…
AudioRegional Wrap
Bay of Plenty farmers have had a kind winter, it is not too wet and they have very good pasture covers. Calving should begin in earnest next week. It has been another stunning week in Canterbury with… Audio
