Rural
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Far North Mayor Moko Tepania provides an update on Cyclone Tam sweeping through Northland, Northpower is working to restore power to households affected by the storm, One NZ… Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 April 2025
The Prime Minister is praising the economic momentum of the agricultural sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 April 2025
Dairy prices have had some great results overnight. Audio
Vietnam 'a real star' for NZ apples and kiwifruit - so which are next?
A new deal has offered hope for more products from New Zealand's horticulture sector to enter the lucrative market of Southeast Asia's fastest-growing economy.
The G.O.A.T
When we talk about the farming sector our mind goes straight to sheep and beef stock, dairy farming... but today we want to show love to New Zealand's humble goat farmers. Audio
'We've become a $10 million business and it doesn't feel like we're overrun'
Phil Moeke is the manager of Te Kōhaka o Tāne (The Nest of Tānemahuta), a commercial nursery in Invercargill that has grown over 800,000 native trees and plants since it opened in 2022.
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Clevedon couple Richard and Helen Dorrestyn were the first to farm water buffalo in New Zealand. These giant, burly beasts produce the softest award-winning cheeses. Audio
Weathering the 'worst drought in 50 years' as an organic dairy farmer
Organic dairy farmer Janet Fleming is in her eighth season of once a day milking, something she credits with helping get her through Taranaki's recent drought. She's also trialling growing a range of… Audio
Eco-sourced plants are flying out the gate at Rūnaka-owned nursery
A commercial nursery in Waihopai Invercargill, called Te Kohaka o Tane, has grown over 800,000 native plants and trees since it opened in 2022, more than half of which have already gone into the… Audio
Country Life for 11 April 2025
This week on Country Life the team take a walk on the wild side with a herd of water buffalo in Clevedon, check out a botanical growing trial in Taranaki and visit a Runaka-owned and operated native… Audio
Rural News Wrap for 11 April 2025
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Clevedon couple Richard and Helen Dorresteyn were the first to farm water buffalo in New Zealand.
Wood, hemp sectors want to join wool in new government construction rules
Other sectors are disappointed they have so far missed out on the government's boost for the wool sector.
Mr Plough
Last weekend, Southland crop farmer Mark Dillon won his fourth New Zealand conventional ploughing title at the NZ Ploughing Championships. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 April 2025
A new report is raising the alarm about the reliance on planting pines to offset greenhouse gas emissions? Audio
