Rural
Barking drones used on farms instead of sheep dogs
Drones that bark like dogs are being used on farms as farmers increasingly look to drone technology to help them with their work. Video, Audio, Gallery
Midday Rural News for 7 March 2019
Agri-businesses in the Tasman District are among those being told they may face tougher water restrictions if the drought continues to bite. Audio
Midday Rural News for 6 March 2019
The overnight rise in dairy prices has been seen as the start of something big. Audio
Crime Amendment Bill targets livestock rustling
The law means animal thieves could face up to seven years in prison, and repealed some older laws including the year-and-a-day law and the law of blasphemous libel.
Fonterra CEO won't take $1.95m job for granted
Fonterra's acting chief executive will stay on permanently, with a pay packet of $1.95 million a year, after an international search was canned.
Midday Rural News for 5 March 2019
New Zealand's much delayed cull of Himalayan Tahr resumes this week. Audio
Benneydale locals against proposal to change town's name
Ngati Maniapoto's request to change the name of the small King Country town Benneydale to Te Māniaiti has been met by oposition from locals - and outsiders - who have signed a petition against the… Video, Audio
Farmers consider self-imposed water restrictions
Farmers in Central Otago may resort to voluntarily restricting their water use in the next week as the prolonged hot weather shows no sign of abating. Audio
Midday Rural News for 4 March 2019
Federated Farmers are standing by their call for better regulation of stock and station agents, despite claims the matter has already been dealt with. Audio
Multiple income streams flow from hill country farm
Diversification is the keyword for Mt Somers Station owners David and Kate Acland. As well as farming cross-bred sheep, beef cattle and deer on the 3800-hectare South Canterbury hill property, the… Audio
Multiple income streams flow from hill country farm
Diversification is the keyword for Mt Somers Station owners David and Kate Acland. As well as farming cross-bred sheep, beef cattle and deer on the 3800-hectare South Canterbury hill property, the…
AudioGrowing on
Graham Jensen has been growing fruit just north of Auckland for 42 years. He used to be one of hundreds of orchardists in the Auckland area - now only four remain. Audio
Growing on
Graham Jensen has been growing fruit just north of Auckland for 42 years. He used to be one of hundreds of orchardists in the Auckland area - now only four remain.
AudioWill to Live: 21 year old leads mental health awareness tour of rural NZ
Lincoln University student Elle Perriam is touring rural New Zealand in a ute to encourage people to take better care of their own and fellow farm worker's mental health. The Will to Live campaign… Video, Audio
Will to Live: 21 year old leads mental health awareness tour of rural NZ
Lincoln University student Elle Perriam is touring rural New Zealand in a ute to encourage people to take better care of their own and fellow farm worker's mental health. The Will to Live campaign…
Video, AudioOn the farm: The guide to what's happening on farms around New Zealand
The tomato harvest is coming to an end in Gisborne, maize silage is being cut across the North Island and in south Otago, shearing continues. Audio
