Farming
Snorts, snuggles & second chances at animal sanctuary
Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong. Audio
Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model two years on
Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model may have been a radical idea two years ago but its vege box plan is working, with those who can't afford to pay subsidised by those who can. The small farm has… Audio
Agrecovery: Rural recycling on the rise
Agrecovery's seen huge growth in the 20 years it's been operating, with those in the primary sector looking for new ways to recycle on-farm plastic. "We know the farmers and growers are wanting… Audio
Conditions on farms and orchards around the motu
Wet and wild weather has lashed much of the country from Taranaki to the top of the South, where many farmers and orchardists are still busy with the cleanup.
On the Farm: a wrap of conditions around the country
A wrap of conditions on farms and orchards around New Zealand. Audio
Country Life Friday 4 July 2025
This week Country Life returns to a vegetable farm to see whether it's radical plan to feed the community is working and looks at plans for plastic waste on farm... And the team meet an animal… Audio
Thefts fail to wilt trust-based veggie project
Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model may have been a radical idea two years ago but its vege box plan is working.
Farmer admits to animal neglect, 14 deer found dead
A deer had to be euthanised after it was found with its antlers entangled in a fence and its body caught in thick mud.
Rural recycling on the rise
Agrecovery has seen huge growth in the 20 years it's been operating, with those in the primary sector looking for new ways to recycle on-farm plastic.
Farmers consider options after Mt Messenger Bypass court setback
The Transport Agency wants to compulsorily acquire 11 hectares of Tony and Debbie Pascoe's cattle farm.
Animals posing hazards on the roads
The New Zealand Transport Agency is asking livestock owners to be more vigilant about where their animals are, after a number of recent incidents on highways. Journey manager Nicole Felts spoke to… Audio
Tasman vineyard owner keeping close eye on rainfall
Last week's floods left vineyard owner Dave Pratt's property in Brightwater, southwest of Nelson, buried in so much silt that he and his team have not had time to clear it. He spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Motueka farmer fears further damage
A Motueka farmer whose farm was badly affected by the recent flooding is waiting to see what new damage might have been done. Paul Woollaston spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
New climate change resilient apple exports tipped to nearly double this year
The zesty red 'Sassy' apple is now being sold to more than 10 countries and it's forecast that 1.8 million kilos of the fruit will be exported this year. Audio
Extra flood support for flood affected farmers announced
The government has unlocked extra support for flood-affected farmers and growers in Nelson, Tasman, and Marlborough, following last week's deluge. Rural Communities Minister, Mark Patterson spoke to… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30th June 2025
In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Audio
