Rural
For the llove of llamas
There are only two guanaco studs outside of South America - one is run by Keith Payne in North Canterbury. Big Ears Llama Ranch is home to around 50 of the sturdy camelids. Video, Audio
For the llove of llamas
There are only two guanaco studs outside of South America - one is run by Keith Payne in North Canterbury. Big Ears Llama Ranch is home to around 50 of the sturdy camelids.
Video, AudioThe Kiwi sheep dogs working in Japan
For 20 years, Ross MacDonald and his teams of NZ shepherds and working dogs have entertained millions of people at farm shows in Japan. Audio
The Kiwi sheep dogs working in Japan
For 20 years, Ross MacDonald and his teams of NZ shepherds and working dogs have entertained millions of people at farm shows in Japan.
AudioRegional Wrap
Canterbury is drying out, allowing crops to be planted and paddocks that were in Kale and Beet cultivated. The North Island had a very warm end to the week. Audio
Full Episode for Friday September 15, 2017
Big Ears Llama Ranch, A Canine 'Konnichiwa', Paua Plastic and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Full Episode for Friday September 15, 2017
Big Ears Llama Ranch, A Canine 'Konnichiwa', Paua Plastic and the Regional Wrap.
AudioBeekeeper arrested after mass hive thefts
Police have arrested a beekeeper in relation to the theft of nearly $200,000 worth of beehives in the Bay of Plenty.
Focus on sustainable farming could bridge 'chasm' - professor
The nation needs to take stock of where farming is headed in the future and focus on sustainability, two agricultural leaders say.
Labour should charge all for water - economist
A former Treasury economist who specialises in the farming sector says Labour should be promising to charge everyone for using water, not just farmers and commercial users. Audio
Carbon tax not fair on farmers - professor
Charging farmers for carbon emissions would stall the economy and make local farmers' products uncompetitive, a Lincoln University professor says.
