Rural
Russia warns dairy restrictions possible after butter tests
Russia is warning of a potential restriction on New Zealand dairy products after finding butter from this country tested positive twice for the antibiotic tetracycline.
South Island farmers well prepared for snow
While the wintry blast is closing roads and causing delays across the country - farmers say they are well prepared for the first storm of winter.
Country-of-origin test for blood products launched
A Dunedin forensics company has launched a scientific test to verify the country of origin of high-value Fetal Bovine Serum.
Otago farmer makes history with 'young farmer' win
An Otago farmer has been named Young Farmer of the Year for the first time in history.
Iwi Fruit
Māori kiwifruit growers will now have a collective voice in the industry and hopefully soon some seats at the Zespri table thanks to the new Māori Kiwifruit Growers' Forum. It's a sign of good things… Audio
Iwi Fruit
Māori kiwifruit growers will now have a collective voice in the industry and hopefully soon some seats at the Zespri table thanks to the new Māori Kiwifruit Growers' Forum. It's a sign of good things…
AudioOtorohanga's Big Night Out
Every year for the past twenty, Otorohanga businesses have chipped in to put on a party for the district's farmers. It's their way of saying 'thank you' to the farmers for spending money in the town.
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Every year for the past twenty, Otorohanga businesses have chipped in to put on a party for the district's farmers. It's their way of saying 'thank you' to the farmers for spending money in the town.
… AudioRegional Wrap
Northland continues to be very wet making ground conditions difficult particularly with calving now underway. In Canterbury prices for top sheep and cattle dogs have remained strong at the 61st annual… Audio, Gallery
Taking Orders
Orders for avocado trees have sky-rocketed in recent years. Stephen Wade's nursery has gone from selling five- thousand trees a year 15 years ago to 150-thousand today. Audio
Taking Orders
Orders for avocado trees have sky-rocketed in recent years. Stephen Wade's nursery has gone from selling five- thousand trees a year 15 years ago to 150-thousand today.
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