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'See, feel, touch': How a riverside farm connects with community
A South Wairarapa riverside farm is turning into a rich classroom, offering lessons in science and the environment, maths, language, and legends of the land. Audio
Cashmere goat farmer wants to reboot luxurious fibre industry
David Shaw has been on a 35-year goat fibre journey on his farm in South Otago. It began with 50 multi-coloured feral goats and now, through selective breeding, he runs 700 creamy white goats and… Video, Audio
Tips for farmworkers from dirt bike champions
Four of the country's champion endurance motorbike riders are offering lessons around the country on how to ride farm bikes safely. They're hoping the fundraiser will help them get to Spain in October… Audio
MPI back at Southland farm where cows were mistreated
MPI staff are on Friday back at a farm where winter grazing practices were so bad seven cows had to be euthanised last month.
Midday Rural News for 26 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 26 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
'Huge relief' as cargo ship arrives at isolated Chathams
A Chatham Islands farmer says the return of a long-awaited cargo ship is a light at the end of the tunnel.
Midday Rural News for 25 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 25 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fonterra proposes job cuts, outsourcing labour from overseas
Dairy giant Fonterra is proposing cutting jobs at its Waikato headquarters as it outsources labour to overseas.
Midday Rural News for 24 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 24 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 24 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 23 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Rural communities fear NZ Post retreating from farming areas
Postal services are to stop in two Tasman towns next month.
Midday Rural News for 22 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
A New Zealand sheep milk company scores a big win in China
It is only the second international sheep milk brand in the world to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula.
Morning Rural News for 22 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
From pup to pro: Following a Wairarapa working dog's journey
Meet Miley, a seven-month-old huntaway with great potential. She's the third generation bred by award-winning dog triallist Chris Shaw and we'll follow along as he trains her up. Audio