Rural News

Moves to toughen laws around animal tracing, and deliver harsher penalties for non-compliance are now on the table. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Fonterra says cost is not the main consideration in cutting reliance on fossil fuels ahead of schedule. The Canterbury Regional Council is investigating what has caused a decline in water quality at… Read more Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Fonterra Shareholders Council says the 11 thousand farmers it represents will naturally have some apprehension about emissions pricing but are up for the challenge. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The industry groups DairyNZ and Beef and Lamb say methane reduction targets planned by the Government must be modified. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A study has found improving ewe survival rates could be the key to unlocking more value for sheep farmers. Audio

Sheep and beef farm input prices have risen twice as fast as consumer prices, in the year to March. A business consultant and Manawatu farmer has conducted a trial she hopes will revolutionize the… Read more Audio

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