Rural
The Lingering Effects of Facial Eczema
Cows are still recovering on Carol and Kay O'Donaghue's Waikato farm following the worst season for facial eczema they have ever seen. Audio
The Lingering Effects of Facial Eczema
Cows are still recovering on Carol and Kay O'Donaghue's Waikato farm following the worst season for facial eczema they have ever seen.
AudioRegional Wrap
In Bay of Plenty gold kiwifruit are flowering and bees are being deposited around orchards while in Canterbury baleage contractors are flat out and recently sown kale and fodder beet crops are… Audio
Guest - Warrick James
Glentunnel sheep and beef farmer Warrick James is the President of the 2016 Canterbury A&P Show, the largest agricultural and pastoral show in New Zealand being held in Christchurch at the ASB… Audio
Guest - Warrick James
Glentunnel sheep and beef farmer Warrick James is the President of the 2016 Canterbury A&P Show, the largest agricultural and pastoral show in New Zealand being held in Christchurch at the ASB…
AudioUnreported rustling will lead to 'wild west' says farmer
Rural areas will turn into the 'wild west' if people don't remain vigilant in reporting thefts, says a farmer who's had 50 lambs stolen.
Big income drop predicted for beef and lamb farmers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand is predicting farmers' income will drop 13 percent to an average of $67,000 this season.
Dairy price rise boosts farmer's morale
The latest jump in global dairy prices is a morale booster for farmers left distressed by low pay-outs, they say.
Labour says Saudi sheep report is an extraordinary criticism
The Labour Party says the Auditor General's report into the controversial Saudi sheep deal proves the exchange was "Shabby." Labour's David Parker joins Checkpoint. Video, Audio
Dairy farmers relieved by milk price jump
The whole-milk powder price jumped nearly 20 percent at Fonterra's overnight auction, but dairy farmers say it is too soon to celebrate. Audio
Saudi sheep deal report pulls up major issues with transparency
The Auditor-General's report into the controversial Saudi sheep deal has not found evidence of corruption, but does raise major concerns about transparency. Video, Audio
Foreigners continue to invest heavily in NZ farms
Foreigners have been snapping up dairy farms in Canterbury, Otago and Southland, as debt-laden farmers cut their losses and leave.
Farmers struggling with unseasonal cold
Federated Farmers says many Hawke's Bay farmers are struggling to fatten stock due to an unseasonally cold and cloudy spring.
