Rural News

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Kiwifruit company, Seeka, has bought a packing and coolstore operation near Tauranga for 25-million dollars. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

A drought declaration in Tasman has now been extended to cover Marlborough and the West Coast's Buller District. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Homes are urgently being sought for 70 wild horses that are being mustered out of the Kaimanawa Ranges next month. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The industry group, New Zealand Beekeeping, is relieved a proposed honey tax has been voted down. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Agri-businesses in the Tasman District are among those being told they may face tougher water restrictions if the drought continues to bite. Audio

The overnight rise in dairy prices has been seen as the start of something big. Audio