Rural
Rabbit killing virus too slow to arrive, say farmers
Farmers who are becoming increasingly frustrated at out-of-control rabbit numbers are relieved a new rabbit-killing virus is going to be released next month.
Long-awaited rabbit virus released
A long-awaited new rabbit virus is finally going to be released in Otago to control plagues of the pest.
Survey shows drop in support for farming
The first survey of its kind for eight years shows fewer people supporting the farming sector, though it still wins approval from a majority of both urban and rural people in many sectors.
Why hunting accidents happen
New research has indentified pupil dilation, hydration and personality type may influence a hunter's decision-making at the point of firing. These are three of nine key points in Karl Bridges' PhD… Audio
PGG Wrightson field rep wins regional young farmer title
A technical field representative for PGG Wrightson has been named the Taranaki/Manawatu young farmer of the year.
Pakaraka Permaculture
Niva and Yotam Kay grow vegetables on just 1000 square metres of land in the Kauaeranga Valley and last year produced a staggering 8 tonnes of vegetables from it. They say they can do even better. Audio, Gallery
Pakaraka Permaculture
Niva and Yotam Kay grow vegetables on just 1000 square metres of land in the Kauaeranga Valley and last year produced a staggering 8 tonnes of vegetables from it. They say they can do even better.
AudioDairy Woman of the Year
Mid-Canterbury farmer and Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, Jessie Chan-Dorman, tells Cosmo her remarkable family story that begins when her mum arrived in New Zealand from Hong Kong as an 11-year-old… Audio
Dairy Woman of the Year
Mid-Canterbury farmer and Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year, Jessie Chan-Dorman, tells Cosmo her remarkable family story that begins when her mum arrived in New Zealand from Hong Kong as an 11-year-old…
AudioGolden Bay farmers take stock post-Gita
Golden Bay farmers have begun a massive clean-up in the wake of flooding from Cyclone Gita, which ripped apart fencing and washed away paddocks.
Ian Proudfoot
KPMG's global head of agribusiness, Ian Proudfoot, has five topics on his mind: new food protein choices, large multi-national companies swallowing up small companies, Biosecurity issues in New… Audio
