Rural
Midday Rural News for 10 October 2018
Dairy farmers say another cut in Fonterra's forecast milk payout is a worry this early in the season. Audio
The long yarn: Suzy the sheep looking for world record
First there was Shrek the Sheep, but now it looks like Suzy might fleece him in the wool stakes.
Hopes Suzy the feral-sheep will claim world record
A super-sized sheep who has spent years evading farmers in the King Country will finally get the chop this weekend, where it's hoped she could take out a world record. Video, Audio
Govt compensation for M bovis ‘slow’ and ‘awkward’
Wairarapa farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis have slammed MPI's compensation process as "slow" and "awkward." Reporter Gia Garrick visited Julie and Bryce Stevenson's farm, which is now clear of the… Audio
M bovis recovery package rolled out
Admission from the government that the Mycoplasma bovis compensation process hasn't been smooth sailing for farmers has been followed today with an announcement of a recovery package. Video
Rural dwellers less likely to seek help on mental health - survey
A survey on critical topics facing rural New Zealand has found stress levels are on the increase.
Midday Rural News for 9 October 2018
The Agriculture Minister has announced a new support package aimed at helping farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis. Audio
Rural investments changing with increased restrictions
Interest in rural investments is changing, with a shift away from dairy, into high-value crops, like orchards, vineyards and horticulture. Audio
How NZ can make its primary industries sustainable
New Zealand's reliance on volume-based commodities - currently dairy and tourism - and their environmental impact is a problem tackled in a new research-based book that goes to the industry for… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 October 2018
The Government says it's going to get tougher on rules aimed at improving fresh water quality. Audio
First week of trout seasons starts with 'fabulous' fishing
Fish & Game says this year's trout season is off to a flying start.
Living off the land at Tarata
When Hans Michel was in town and plugged his rural adress into the GPS just for interest, it didn't give him directions, it just told him to drive a long way. And it is. Hans and his family live… Audio
Living off the land at Tarata
When Hans Michel was in town and plugged his rural adress into the GPS just for interest, it didn't give him directions, it just told him to drive a long way. And it is. Hans and his family live…
AudioRegional Wrap
Waikato welcomed a drink this week and the West Coast is flush with grass. Audio
Drought in Fiji
A prolonged dry spell in rural Fiji has small landowners struggling to survive. A severe water shortage means it's only available for household use, not farming. Livestock are being sold and vegetable… Audio
Drought in Fiji
A prolonged dry spell in rural Fiji has small landowners struggling to survive. A severe water shortage means it's only available for household use, not farming. Livestock are being sold and vegetable…
AudioFull Episode Country Life for 5 October 2018
Country life meets a European couple who have create their piece of paradise deep in the Taranaki hills. And Kerepehi, population 429. The local school principal calls it 'The City of the Hauraki… Audio
