Rural News

The poultry industry says the death of nearly 200-thousand chickens as a result of a power failure on an Auckland farm is an absolute tragedy. Audio

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A leading New Zealand exporter is shrugging off risks to meat sales after prospects of a 'Buy British" policy developed in the UK. Audio

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New Zealand's largest company, Fonterra, has just published its third annual sustainability report, and says it is making progress towards achieving its social and economic goals. Audio

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The Ministry for Primary Industries says the jail term handed down to a farmer for ill-treating livestock in his care should come as a warning to others that such abuse won't be tolerated. Audio

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A Southland farming leader says some changes to intensive winter grazing practices will take time, but it's important the sector does get onboard. Audio

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