Rural

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Rabobank's monthly agribusiness report for April says the spread of African Swine Fever in China is proving a boon for New Zealand exporters. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Mack was the first person to be granted a license to grow industrial hemp (iHemp) in New Zealand and is currently developing eight hemp cultivars on his farm in the Catlins. Audio

These days most regional councils are putting rules in place around what can and can't be done on the land and what level of nutrient run-off is allowable. To make changes and informed choices… Audio

Hawkes' Bays grape harvest is 80 to 90 percent through. Horowhenua's had good grass growth but temperatures have taken a dive. Some rain and cooler temperatures this week in Canterbury have seen… Audio

Chairman of the Tamarillo Growers association, Robert Morris. Audio

High Hopes for Hemp, Sussing out Soils, Confidence Crisis in Dairying, Harvesting Tamarillos and the Regional Wrap. Audio

Horticulture New Zealand says it supports the suspension of citrus imports from the US, after fruit fly larvae was found in a consignment of oranges from the country. Audio

Almost a year after the launch of the Provincial Growth Fund the government has spent well over $100 million in Northland. The $3 billion fund was negotiated by NZ First as part of its coalition deal… Audio

A bitter standoff between a gun club and its neighbours could continue for some time yet, with shooters looking at how they can keep going despite a court order to stop. Makarau residents have been… Audio

The ferry service on a dump truck that's been delighting West Coast tourists has come to an end. Tim Gibb has been taking cars, food, passengers and freight across the Waiho River near Franz Josef… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio