Rural
Full Episode for Friday November 23 2018
Wild About Hops, Apples and kiwifruit replacing cropping on Poverty Bay flats, Happy Hort Helpers and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday November 23 2018
Wild About Hops, Apples and kiwifruit replacing cropping on Poverty Bay flats, Happy Hort Helpers and the Regional Wrap.
AudioMidday Rural News for 23 November 2018
The South Otago A&P Show is having to scale back tomorrow's event, due to the flooding that hit much of the region this week. Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 November 2018
One of the most dramatic cases in the New Zealand fishing industry in recent years has been confidentially settled after a marathon legal battle finally came to an end in the High Court in… Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 November 2018
Analysts are unsurprised at the latest fall in dairy prices and think the trend could continue into next year. Audio
Manuka honey from farmed plantations
There are plans to produce more manuka honey from farmed plantations rather than from bees foraging nectar in the wild. John Rawcliffe from the Unique Manuka Factor Honey Association joins us to tell… Audio
Apple growers' fear looming labour shortage
A looming apple picker shortage is worrying Hawke's Bay growers despite more workers from the Pacific being brought into help.
Midday Rural News for 20 November 2018
As you might have heard in the business news, the A2 Milk Company has boasted a strong first four months of the financial year. Audio
Farmer describes destruction from raging tornado
When a tornado struck Canterbury, farmer Randal Hanrahan watched in amazement as expensive pieces of heavy farm equipment were lifted into air. Sheltering under his overturned mower from the raging… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 November 2018
The listed firm Comvita is planning to produce more Manuka Honey from farmed plantations rather than from bees that get their Manuka nectar from foraging in the wild. Audio
Picking up sticks: Tolaga Bay farmers foot the bill for "man-made" flooding
In the early hours of Monday 10 June (Queen's Birthday), heavy rain pummeled the hill country inland of Tolaga Bay. When the rains hit, forestry debris ('stash') that had been left lying on steep… Audio, Gallery
Picking up sticks: Tolaga Bay farmers foot the bill for "man-made" flooding
In the early hours of Monday 10 June (Queen's Birthday), heavy rain pummeled the hill country inland of Tolaga Bay. When the rains hit, forestry debris ('stash') that had been left lying on steep…
AudioMohair, mo' money: farming Angora goats in Canterbury
Glenn Gamble has a flock of 400 mohair-producing Angora goats on his Canterbury farm. He says their fleece sells for a much higher price than the wool from his crossbred sheep. Audio
Mohair, mo' money: farming Angora goats in Canterbury
Glenn Gamble has a flock of 400 mohair-producing Angora goats on his Canterbury farm. He says their fleece sells for a much higher price than the wool from his crossbred sheep.
AudioSweet Thistles - Four legged pest control
AgResearch has set up a trial to see when goats find thistles most palatable. It's hoping they will eat the flowers and prevent thistles seeding. Audio
