Drought

Micronesia drought: 'It can become a life or death situation'. Audio

Many farmers across the top of the South Island are still facing extremely dry conditions, with no significant rain on the horizon. Agriculture Minister Todd McClay met with farmers in South… Audio

A visit to the dairy shed to find out about AI and how to keep cows cool during El Nino. Audio

Country Life has previously spoken about the damage to forest estates due to the cyclone - but are crews back at work? The cyclone has also affected the annual Kaimanawa Horse Muster, to control the… Audio

RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio

Sunshine's brought a sharp lift in fruit growth as kiwifruit begins its harvest, cooler temperatures are setting in and with grass growing in the South lambs can be fattened. Audio

RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio

RNZ's rural news reporter, Maja Burry, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio

RNZ's rural news reporter, Maja Burry, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio

The effects of cyclones are still being felt, while the added rain in summer has grass growing berserk across the North Island. However, the south could do with a bit more and more supplementary feed… Audio

Former Metservice Severe Weather Meteorologist, Erick Brenstrum joins us once again to take a look at weather events around the world. Tonight, Erick looks at the destruction and death caused by… Audio

Waikato dairy farmer Peter Le Heron estimates this year's drought has cost his farm $100k in lost milk production. Audio

Farmers at Hamilton's Frankton sales are buying in the hope that rain will eventually arrive. Audio

When adversity hits the rural sector, people often turn to the Rural Support Trust. Neil Bateup has been involved with the Trust since its inception and says thankfully, people are now more open to… Audio