Rural
Midday Rural News for 29 October 2018
The deer velvet industry is forecasting higher production levels for the 2018-19 season, which got underway this month. Audio
The university club lending a hand to Canterbury farmers
Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members. Audio, Gallery
The university club lending a hand to Canterbury farmers
Six uni mates in Canterbury were looking for a way to support farmers under stress... so they set up Handy Landys. It's now a fully functioning club at Lincoln University with more than 50 members.
AudioRegional Wrap
The North Island is desperately waiting for rain while snow fell on Central Otago ranges. Welcome rain arrived in many South Island regions, but more is needed. Audio
Full Episode for Friday October 26 2018
Breeding Bark Beetles, Lending a Hand, Puha and Kawakawa Smoothies and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday October 26 2018
Breeding Bark Beetles, Lending a Hand, Puha and Kawakawa Smoothies and the Regional Wrap.
AudioLarge-scale Canterbury irrigation project in new hands
An irrigation company has bought the resource consents for the large-scale Hurunui Water Project.
Midday Rural News for 26 October 2018
Forest owners fear they could be stopped from cutting down their trees because of the draft National Policy Statement on Indigenous Biodiversity, which came out yesterday. Audio
Humble vege patch celebrated at Taranaki Garden Festival
Visitors to this year's Taranaki Garden Festival are being asked to bring a healthy appetite, an ear for music and perhaps a notepad too. An edible landscapes category has been added to the event and… Audio
Southland farmers experiment with agri-tourism
Southland farmers have started looking for greener pasture - and tourist dollars - by welcoming visitors on to their working properties. It's a niche market now, but there are hopes the region could… Audio
Midday Rural News for 25 October 2018
The Ministry for Primary Industries has taken a first step to try to patch up its relations with a fruit tree facility in the United States, whose errors cost New Zealand growers millions of dollars. Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 October 2018
Research shows people overseas are often ignorant about or indifferent to the quality of New Zealand cuisine. Audio
Solomons communities report positive change through justice programme
Isolated communities in Solomon Islands are reporting a reduction in domestic violence and other crimes thanks to a project aimed at improving conflict resolution. Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 October 2018
The Government has come to the rescue of a New Zealand First initiative aimed to help indebted farmers. Audio
