Rural News

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Silver Fern Farms wants to close its pelt processing operation at its Fairton site in south Canterbury following a review. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Federated Farmer's National President is relieved Southland farms no longer appear to be the target of an Australian animal rights group. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The livelihood of hundreds of people in the fishing industry is being threatened to preserve the Maui dolphin, according to Seafood New Zealand. Audio

News and business from the farming sector. Audio

The Ministry for Primary Industries is closing down its biosecurity response to a potato virus after survey work revealed it's widespread here. Audio

Horticulture New Zealand is welcoming moves by the government to stop productive land falling victim to urban sprawl. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio