Maja Burry
Midday Rural News for 8 March 2019
The industry group, New Zealand Beekeeping, is relieved a proposed honey tax has been voted down. Audio
Barking drones used on farms instead of sheep dogs
Drones that bark like dogs are being used on farms as farmers increasingly look to drone technology to help them with their work. Video, Audio, Gallery
Midday Rural News for 7 March 2019
Agri-businesses in the Tasman District are among those being told they may face tougher water restrictions if the drought continues to bite. Audio
Midday Rural News for 6 March 2019
The overnight rise in dairy prices has been seen as the start of something big. Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 March 2019
New Zealand's much delayed cull of Himalayan Tahr resumes this week. Audio
Midday Rural News for 4 March 2019
Federated Farmers are standing by their call for better regulation of stock and station agents, despite claims the matter has already been dealt with. Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 February 2019
Fonterra is planning to pay more to its farmers for their milk. Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 February 2019
Rural services company PGG Wrightson is banking on strong commodity prices and good farm profitability to drive growth for the rest of the year. Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 February 2019
The listed honey producer, Comvita, has made a 2.7 million dollars loss in the six months to December. Audio
Midday Rural News for 25 February 2019
New Zealand exports could get caught in the crossfire of trade battles between Britain and Europe after a no deal Brexit. Audio