Rural
'Organic vet' Dr Paul Dettloff visits NZ
Dr Paul Dettloff was in the country recently to educate farmers and vets about the transition to sustainable practices and homeopathic treatments for cattle infected with Mycoplasma bovis.
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He's not going FAR
Nick Pyke reflects on two decades at the helm of the Foundation for Arable Research in Christchurch. The outgoing chief executive talks about the evolution of cropping, the challenges he has faced and… Audio
He's not going FAR
Nick Pyke reflects on two decades at the helm of the Foundation for Arable Research in Christchurch. The outgoing chief executive talks about the evolution of cropping, the challenges he has faced and…
AudioLambs Lively
High prices are being paid for store lambs and Suz Bremner from AgfriHQ tells us why. Audio
Lambs Lively
High prices are being paid for store lambs and Suz Bremner from AgfriHQ tells us why.
AudioRegional Wrap
Grass is growing at a phenomenal rate in the North Island. Central Otago's hills are looking green and the flats below them even greener. In Southland winter crops are growing well and baleage has… Audio
175 Years Since Cattle Came to Town
It's been 175 years since Auckland's first A&P show was held in downtown Auckland. David Scott's a farmer and the chairman of the Royal Easter show and says the event now plays a crucial role… Audio
175 Years Since Cattle Came to Town
It's been 175 years since Auckland's first A&P show was held in downtown Auckland. David Scott's a farmer and the chairman of the Royal Easter show and says the event now plays a crucial role…
AudioFull Episode for Friday March 30, 2018
Transition and Animal Health with Paul Dettloff, Outgoing FAR CEO Nick Pyke, Lambs Lively, 175 Years Since Cattle Came to Town and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday March 30, 2018
Transition and Animal Health with Paul Dettloff, Outgoing FAR CEO Nick Pyke, Lambs Lively, 175 Years Since Cattle Came to Town and the Regional Wrap.
AudioBeehive boom putting apiarists on breadline
Beekeepers are warning some in the industry are at risk of going bust because there are too many hives.
Too many bees prompt fears beekeepers will go bust
The jump in the popularity and price of manuka honey in recent years has meant a boom in production, prompting beekeepers to warn that some are at risk of going bust. Audio
Bull semen likely culprit as M bovis origin - researcher
Imported bull semen is one of the most likely ways mycoplasma bovis got into New Zealand, a cattle disease expert says.
Morning Rural News for 29 March 2018
The latest news from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Scientists more pessimistic about eradicating cow disease
A long awaited report into mycoplasma bovis has provided no definite answers on how the disease got here and whether it can be eradicated.
Blind alpaca's stolen brother makes global headlines
Bambi the blind alpaca has been left bereft after his brother Charisma was stolen from a property at Dairy Flat, in north Auckland, in the dead of night just over two weeks ago. Video, Audio
Warranted searches conducted in cow disease investigation
The Ministry for Primary Industries has raided three properties as part of its investigation into the cattle disease, mycoplasma bovis
