Rural
Busby of Nelson - is he our oldest sheep?
Busby the sheep, who is thriving on a Nelson hilltop, might well be New Zealand's oldest. The Texel-Romney cross wether is estimated by his owners, Barry and Lynley Bird, to be 24 years-old, measured… Audio
Tool for assessing farm water quality not reliable
Scientists say the widely-used Overseer water quality system for estimating farm run-off might not be reliable - and one says it was flawed from the start.
Recycling farm waste
The New Zealand Rural Waste Minimisation Project promises to clean up farm waste in a sustainable and environmentally-friendly way. Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 May 2019
A group of scientists have gone public, saying water quality data from the Overseer system might not be analysed properly and nitratres could be seeping into the environment without being detected. Audio
Fonterra Fan Andrew Oliver's journey with disability to independent living.
Last week we brought you the story of how dairy giant Fonterra changed their entire milk tanker schedule in Te Rapa district so that their number one fan could go to bed on time. This morning, Andy's… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 May 2019
The organisation representing Fonterra's 11 thousand farmer shareholders has given the thumbs up to the sale of its ice cream subsidiary, Top Top. Audio
YOLO farmer Wayne Langford
Golden Bay farmer Wayne Langford's philosophy on life is "you only live once" - or YOLO. The sixth-generation dairy farmer, who is also Federated Farmers' national dairy vice-chairman, was in his… Audio, Gallery
Midday Rural News for 13 May 2019
A new scientific assessment of Hector's and Maui dolphins has downgraded the responsibility of the fishing industry for their demise. Audio
Where Does Your Food Come From? Celery
Celery juice is the latest health trend taking over social media - users are claiming its benefits include healing eczema, psoriasis, acne and more. Is it a miracle drink or is it hype? And have you… Video, Audio
Angela Clifford: the foodie farmer passionate about sustainability
There's never a dull moment for Waipara Valley farmer, educator and foodie Angela Clifford. She grows 60 varieties of fruit and vegetables and has chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, bees, cows and pigs… Audio
Angela Clifford: the foodie farmer passionate about sustainability
There's never a dull moment for Waipara Valley farmer, educator and foodie Angela Clifford. She grows 60 varieties of fruit and vegetables and has chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, bees, cows and pigs…
AudioRegional Wrap
The kumara harvest is 95 percent complete and growers have had a dream run. In the South Island pasture growth in Marlborough is up 30 to 40 percent on usual for the time of year. Audio
Beefing up Cows
Ag Consultant Phil Journeaux says skinny cows take months to recover and will cost farmers next season because they'll be too thin to be productive. Audio
Beefing up Cows
Ag Consultant Phil Journeaux says skinny cows take months to recover and will cost farmers next season because they'll be too thin to be productive.
AudioFull Episode for Friday May 10 2019
Food for Thought, Pop Up Pub and a Social Day Out, Beefing up Cows and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday May 10 2019
Food for Thought, Pop Up Pub and a Social Day Out, Beefing up Cows and the Regional Wrap.
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