Rural
Midday Rural News for 20 July 2018
Federated Farmers is warning against climate change measures that could harm New Zealand's ability to pay its way in the world. Audio
Taranaki iwi speak out against intensive farming
Taranaki iwi have spoken out against intensive farming in the region, in a new guide developed to help environmental management.
Midday Rural News for 19 July 2018
The First Union says there is still work to be done in making forest work safe. Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 July 2018
Federated Farmers says a further fall in dairy prices in the latest global dairy auction is disappointing, but not unexpected. Audio
Dairy prices fall for fourth auction
Dairy prices have fallen to their lowest level in seven months in the latest global auction, with sizeable drops in butter and cheese prices
Midday Rural News for 17 July 2018
A proposed country of origin food labelling law has been stripped-back by the select committee considering it. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 July 2018
The Minister of Agriculture says wool is a vital industry with good environmental qualities and a summit meeting today must find a way to lift its performance. Audio
MPI Responds
MPI Director of Response Geoff Gwyn says MPI is working closely with Henk Smith to address his concerns. Audio
MPI Responds
MPI Director of Response Geoff Gwyn says MPI is working closely with Henk Smith to address his concerns.
AudioM bovis notice to cull: 'You just suffer in silence'
Henk Smit is hurting. M Bovis has been found in his herd and that means culling 800 calves and cows from two farms. He's finding attending to the paperwork and dealing with agencies managing the… Audio
M bovis notice to cull: 'You just suffer in silence'
Henk Smit is hurting. M Bovis has been found in his herd and that means culling 800 calves and cows from two farms. He's finding attending to the paperwork and dealing with agencies managing the…
AudioPeace on Pepin: Bush restoration woos tourists to tiny island
Pepin Island near Nelson was bought by a German business woman in 1996 for two million dollars. She employed local farmers Andrew and Nicki Newton to manage the scenic 521 hectare sheep and beef… Audio
Peace on Pepin: Bush restoration woos tourists to tiny island
Pepin Island near Nelson was bought by a German business woman in 1996 for two million dollars. She employed local farmers Andrew and Nicki Newton to manage the scenic 521 hectare sheep and beef…
AudioFarm Succession Feedback
Rural law specialist Ian Blackman believes there is a clear cut way to make sure land is transferred fairly to the next generation. Audio
Farm Succession Feedback
Rural law specialist Ian Blackman believes there is a clear cut way to make sure land is transferred fairly to the next generation.
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