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Zespri has released a record forecast. Prices paid to growers for the upcoming season are forecast to be really strong thanks to better fruit quality and descent demand from international markets.

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News from the rural farming sector. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Eleven rare equine breeds, including the only black Percheron in the country, are on display in a quiet and sunny corner of the Canterbury A&P Showgrounds. Audio

George and Diana Turney went from tragedy to starting Mangaweka Asparagus three decades ago. After the community came to their aid, they have enjoyed giving back and helping others gain a living from… Audio

Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen. Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy Audio

Country Life is at an asparagus harvest near Mangaweka and meets some of the harvesters from Vanuatu. The team checks out some rare horse breeds at the Canterbury show and meets a Banks Peninsula… Audio

Japanese-owned forestry company Juken has told 60 staff this morning, they will lose their jobs in the week before Christmas. 

Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio

The era of live deer capture had an aura of glamour to it. But the reality for those involved was very different.  Audio