Rural
MPI confirms cattle disease at seventh farm
One new property has tested positive for the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.
Heavy rainfall to continue for the north
The next three months could be wetter than normal for the northern North Island, which has already experienced a few wet seasons, according to NIWA's latest seasonal climate outlook.
Regional Wrap
In Horowhenua and it's hard to get any summer crops into the ground. Asparagus harvesting is underway but yields are down on last year. A good weather week in Canterbury has seen a flurry of activity… Audio
Full Episode for Friday September 29, 2017
On Country Life old working dogs are given a new life, the programme's just clocked up its 1000th show ...we reminisce about some of the stories covered in that first year, Waipawa Butchery in Central… Audio
Full Episode for Friday September 29, 2017
On Country Life old working dogs are given a new life, the programme's just clocked up its 1000th show ...we reminisce about some of the stories covered in that first year, Waipawa Butchery in Central…
AudioOne in 11 million - Cow gives birth to triplets, then quadruplets
Becky gave birth to quadruplets Bonny, Blossom, Belinda and Bluebell last month. Danny Kavanagh told John Campbell the second batch was completely unexpected. Video, Audio
Log jam: Too many trees, not enough trucks
The forestry industry is facing a frightening amount of work in the next few years, as it struggles to attract staff, a forestry management company says.
Grape expectations for vineyard AI
Artificial intelligence for testing wine grape quality is predicted to boost the industry's profits and cut back on manual labour.
'Disappointing' Westland payout despite financial turnaround
Westland Milk Products, the country's second largest dairy company, says it's "bitterly disappointed" it will only pay farmers $5.18/kg of milk solids.
Wet spring could dampen cow breeding rates
Wet weather could lead to problems when trying to breed cows this spring, DairyNZ is warning farmers.
Push for timber in more mid-rise construction
Architects, engineers, developers and builders have gathered in Rotorua today to learn how timber can be used in more mid-rise construction.
Midday Rural News for 27 September 2017
The change coming to the food sector will be so rapid that eight of the top ten food companies will be out of business in the next decade. Audio
