Rural
'Appalling' Fonterra result a case for NZer boss - economist
Fonterra's appalling result yesterday points to a lack of connection between management and local shareholders, agricultural economist Peter Fraser says. Audio
Farmers react to Fonterra fallout
Farmers want the size of the salary for the next Fonterra chief executive to be given some hard thought. Yesterday Theo Spierings, who earns $8 million a year, announced he will leave the dairy… Audio
Call for end to rodeos rejected by govt, for now
The latest call for an end to rodeos has been rejected by the Government which says it'll need more evidence for a ban. The Associate Minister for Agriculture, Meka Whaitiri says she's only had time… Audio
Fonterra profit tumbles on writedowns
The dairy giant Fonterra has made a first-half loss after taking a large write-down on its Beingmate investment, in addition to damages to its rival, Danone.
Struggle to find enough homes for Kaimanawa horses
More than 200 wild Kaimanawa horses could be sent to slaughter following this year's muster.
From cow paddocks to corporate offices
West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne talks about life on the farm at Rotomanu, educating kids about agriculture, confronting environmental issues and some of the other challenges she's faced so far as… Audio
From cow paddocks to corporate offices
West Coast dairy farmer Katie Milne talks about life on the farm at Rotomanu, educating kids about agriculture, confronting environmental issues and some of the other challenges she's faced so far as…
AudioHigh country sheep in hot water: guilty or not guilty?
Many people believe sheep on steep hill country farms don't affect the water quality of streams – but that's not quite the case, says animal behaviour scientist Dr Lindsay Matthews. Audio
High country sheep in hot water: guilty or not guilty?
Many people believe sheep on steep hill country farms don't affect the water quality of streams – but that's not quite the case, says animal behaviour scientist Dr Lindsay Matthews.
AudioRegional Wrap
Taranaki's had some decent weather. Areas that were exceptionally dry until the end of February have had good rain but are still reasonably short of grass and both pasture and cow condition need to… Audio
