Rural
Keeping Catchments Healthy
Agribusiness consultant Deane Carson is encouraging farmers to use petrifilm E.coli count plate kits to test water quality levels on their farms in Southland.
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'Escalating' phosphate row worries Fed Farmers
Federated Farmers fears there could be more seizures of phosphate bound for New Zealand unless Western Sahara political problems can be resolved.
Duck shooting season opens
Forty thousand hunters are expected to head out to estuaries and lakes around New Zealand during duck season, which kicks off tomorrow. Audio
Minister admits slim chance of eradicating myrtle rust fungus
Myrtle rust fungus has the potential to wipe out or seriously damage native trees, including manuka, along with feijoas and guavas. Video, Audio
Fonterra won't say if it will repay milk payout money
Fonterra won't say if it will repay Australian farmers millions of dollars in milk payout money it took back.
David White - Where does our MEAT come from?
The information we get about meat production usually comes from either those staunchly opposed to meat-eating or farmers themselves, says filmmaker David White. His new film MEAT tells the personal… Audio
Wimbledon Remembers
The Hawkes Bay community of Wimbledon has a permanent population of just 10, but at least 150 gather each year for its ANZAC Day service, followed by a free lunch at the tavern. Audio, Gallery
Wimbledon Remembers
The Hawkes Bay community of Wimbledon has a permanent population of just 10, but at least 150 gather each year for its ANZAC Day service, followed by a free lunch at the tavern.
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