Rural
Ministry plans farm testing for cattle disease
Milk on all farms in North Otago and South Canterbury will be tested for the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis, rather than testing milk tankers nationwide, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Regional Wrap
The North Island's still totally over flowing with water and in the South Island, Marlborough farms are well into lambing while those in Southland are just starting. Audio
Full Episode for Friday August 11, 2017
On Country Life this week four people get around the table and talk about issues affecting farming, disruptive technologies like synthetic meat and milk, the environment and bobby calves. Also, James… Audio
Full Episode for Friday August 11, 2017
On Country Life this week four people get around the table and talk about issues affecting farming, disruptive technologies like synthetic meat and milk, the environment and bobby calves. Also, James…
AudioHigh-intensity farming cuts native bees by 90 percent
Native bee numbers tend to drop by about 90 percent when surrounded by high-intensity farming, a study shows.
Keep kids away from sick calves - medical officer
Parents need to keep children away from sick calves, health authorities warn.
Nothing in new freshwater push deals with nitrate - ecology expert
A new push to clean up New Zealand's waterways is being criticised for failing to address the problem of nitrate seeping off farms into rivers. RNZ science reporter Jacob McSweeny has the details. Audio
Morning Rural News for Wednesday 9 August 2017
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Gore milk plant attracts strong interest
A new infant formula plant near Gore has five times as many farmers trying to sign up than it needs.
'Mudtopia' mud import cancelled over biosecurity fears
Rotorua's Mudtopia Festival will no longer be importing mud powder from South Korea after concerns about the risk of foot and mouth disease contamination.
