Rural
Exploitation of kiwifruit workers is rife - union
Some companies are exploiting migrants who lack an understanding of New Zealand's employment laws, a union representing orchard workers says. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 May 2018
The Ministry for Primary Industries is leaning towards containment of the cattle disease Myco Plasma Bovis, not eradication. Audio
Has Fonterra delivered for farmers?
A big shake up of the diary industry is on the cards - with the government signalling Fonterra may not, in future, be required to collect milk from all farmers who choose to sell it. The Agriculture… Audio
First case of cattle disease in North Canterbury found
Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another South Island farm bringing the number of properties with the cattle disease to 36.
Midday Rural News for 9 May 2018
The Minister of Agriculture says tough rules binding farmers to Fonterra could change, depending on how a review of the industry pans out. Audio
Govt unveils review of $18b dairy industry
The shape of a major review of the dairy industry has just been revealed by the Agriculture Minister. Damien O'Connor says the legislation governing Fonterra - passed 17 years ago, is to be… Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 May 2018
A biosecurity conference in Wellington has heard a pessimistic account of the battle against myrtle rust. Audio
Will dairy farming survive water pollution rules?
Farmers say they can continue dairy farming and improve the water quality of New Zealand's rivers at the same time. The government is looking at restricting the amount of nutrients making its way into… Audio
Dairy can continue, water quality will improve - farmers
Farmers say they can continue dairy farming and improve the water quality of our rivers at the same time. The government is looking at restricting the amount of nutrients making its way into… Audio
Morning Rural News for 8 May 2018
A shortage of seasonal workers declared for the Bay of Plenty kiwifruit industry.
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Midday Rural News for 7 May 2018
The animal breeding industry is mourning the death of one of its pioneers, Pat Shannon, at the age of 90. Audio
Morning Rural News for 7 May 2018
Federated Farmers think proposals to limit cow numbers are too broad brush and ignore what farmers are already doing about water quality.
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Farmers may be forced to reduce cattle numbers
The government may regulate to reduce the number of cattle that farmers are allowed per hectare of farmland.
The farmer and the filmmaker
Converting to organics has been a rewarding challenge for filmmaker and farmer Gaylene Barnes and her brother Andrew. They grow vegetables commercially on the family farm at Highbank in Canterbury… Audio, Gallery
The farmer and the filmmaker
Converting to organics has been a rewarding challenge for filmmaker and farmer Gaylene Barnes and her brother Andrew. They grow vegetables commercially on the family farm at Highbank in Canterbury…
AudioThe Apple Gang and Apple Grower
Susan Murray checks in with an apple harvesting gang and an apple orchardist who says proposed wage increases will cost him an extra $75,000 dollars a year. Audio
The Apple Gang and Apple Grower
Susan Murray checks in with an apple harvesting gang and an apple orchardist who says proposed wage increases will cost him an extra $75,000 dollars a year.
AudioHigh hopes for hops
Marlborough Sounds sheep farmer Noel Moleta is turning his hand to growing hops after purchasing a 122-hectare property near Tapawera. So far he has planted 14 hectares and another 15 are going in… Audio
