Rural
North Canterbury farmers take another hit
Farmers in North Canterbury say the earthquake is another blow to a region which has battled drought and volatile lamb and dairy markets Audio
Quake impact on rural communities
The rural sector appears to have come through the earthquake relatively unscathed. Audio
High hopes for citrus
Wi Pere Trust in Gisborne has a mixed portfolio of horticultural crops from kiwifruit to oranges, mandarins, grapes and persimmons. The Trust is looking at expanding its citrus because of market… Audio
High hopes for citrus
Wi Pere Trust in Gisborne has a mixed portfolio of horticultural crops from kiwifruit to oranges, mandarins, grapes and persimmons. The Trust is looking at expanding its citrus because of market…
AudioGently does it...
Ursula Hayward and her husband Mark have recently won an award for a new tube feeder for calves that removes some of the stress of the procedure and reduces the chance of injury. Audio
Gently does it...
Ursula Hayward and her husband Mark have recently won an award for a new tube feeder for calves that removes some of the stress of the procedure and reduces the chance of injury.
AudioRegional Wrap
North Island calves and lambs need more sun on their backs and, in the South Island, Otago is having a great spring. Audio
WANTED - the Red Vented Bulbul
A one-thousand dollar reward is being offered for the Red Vented Bulbul. An unwanted pest, the bird may have taken up residence in the Bay of Plenty. Audio
WANTED - the Red Vented Bulbul
A one-thousand dollar reward is being offered for the Red Vented Bulbul. An unwanted pest, the bird may have taken up residence in the Bay of Plenty.
AudioChampion shearer warns of injuries
Shearing legend Sir David Fagan has teamed up with WorkSafe to get farmers and shearers looking out for risks on the job.
Country comes to town in Christchurch
The country comes to town over the next three days for the Canterbury A&P show in Christchurch. Conan Young talks to some of the exhibitors and competitors as they prepare their animals. Audio
