Rural
Honey industry like 'wild west', minister says
The Agriculture Minister says the honey industry is operating like "the wild west" but an industry body says it is trying hard to up its game.
M Bovis cow slaughter count hits 30,000
More than 30,000 cows from farms found to be infected with Mycoplasma bovis have now been sent to slaughter.
Midday Rural News for 26 July 2018
The Minister of Agriculture has taken a swipe at the honey industry, comparing it to the Wild West. Audio
Midday Rural News for 25 July 2018
The produce grower and exporter, Seeka, has announced plans to invest 18 million dollars in its Northland post harvest business over the next three years. Audio
Foresty industry told to grow, instead of cut trees for profit
The forestry industry has been told to rely on growing trees to capture carbon dioxide, rather than cutting them for timber, to earn money from forests on steep hillsides.
Midday Rural News for 24 July 2018
The British government has begun asking for public comment on a trade agreement with New Zealand. Audio
Increased access to Hunter Valley unnecessary, leasee's lawyer argues
Department of Conservation is supporting the Walking Access Commission's appeal for an easement on a 40km road that winds through Hunter Valley Station, which its leasee - millionaire American Matt… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 July 2018
The Government is considering extending new rules for the manuka honey industry from exports to local products. Audio
Undie Fivehundy: Owaka
In the new series Undie Fivehundy, the Country Life team visit rural communities with populations under 500. First stop, Owaka – the gateway to the Catlins. Audio
Undie Fivehundy: Owaka
In the new series Undie Fivehundy, the Country Life team visit rural communities with populations under 500. First stop, Owaka – the gateway to the Catlins.
AudioRegional Wrap
Many North Island regions are feeling very sodden, although a milder week in King Country raised soil temperatures and put a green tinge on low pasture covers. Grape pruning continues in Marlborough… Audio
European Farming Insights
Former RNZ Rural News reporter Alexa Cook is travelling through Europe with her boyfriend. She tells Cosmo about the farming observations she has made in Portugal and southern Spain. Audio
European Farming Insights
Former RNZ Rural News reporter Alexa Cook is travelling through Europe with her boyfriend. She tells Cosmo about the farming observations she has made in Portugal and southern Spain.
AudioFull Episode for Friday July 20, 2018
Forage Herbs for Farms, Undie Fivehundy - Owaka, European Farming Insights and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday July 20, 2018
Forage Herbs for Farms, Undie Fivehundy - Owaka, European Farming Insights and the Regional Wrap.
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