Farming
Dozens of animals injured, dead as livestock truck rolls near Martinborough
Martinborough Transport Ltd managing director Josh Hawkins said the driver was very shaken from the accident.
Being 'the keeper of the community's stories'
Eketāhuna Museum is a treasure chest of curiosities which shines a light on the small town's Scandinavian heritage and the challenges of running a country museum.
Breeding the 'wagyu of lamb' for an ever-changing environment
Alastair Reeves has followed in his father's footsteps, using genetics to help farmers solve problems on farm by breeding sheep that make for good eating, are tolerant of facial eczema and emit lower…
It's a 'numbers game': Company's quest to breed low methane-emitting bulls
The team of scientists at LIC, the Livestock Improvement Corporation, hope to know by late next year if they can offer farmers more methane-friendly bulls.
Eketāhuna Museum - keeper of the community's stories
Volunteers at the Eketahuna Museum are getting ready to reopen. This treasure chest of curiosities shines a light on the small town's Scandinavian heritage and the challenges of running a country… Audio
Breeding the 'wagyu of lamb' for an every-changing farm environ
Alastair Reeves has followed in his father's footsteps, using genetics to help farmers solve problems on farm by breeding sheep that make for good eating, are tolerant of facial eczema and emit lower… Audio
A 'numbers game' LIC's quest to breed low methane emitting bull
The team of scientists at LIC, the Livestock Improvement Corporation, hope to know by late next year if they offer farmers more methane friendly bulls. Audio
Country Life for 31 October 2025
It's time for Country Life! Farmers in Waikato using genetics to reduce methance emissions from livestock, and we step back in time to find out what makes small country town museums tick. Audio
Farmers' backing of Fonterra brands' sale carefully considered - chair
A move to sell the Mainland, Kāpiti and Anchor brands to a French firm for $4.2 billion will bring long-term benefits to farmers, the co-op council chair says. Audio
Why Fonterra farmers voted to sell consumer business to French dairy giant
Julia Jones is an independent advisor in ag industry and joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Inside the world of competitive pumpkin growing
Sam Elton-Walters from Giant Pumpkins NZ joins Emile Donovan. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a… Audio
Fonterra farmers vote yes on massive brand sell-off
Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Audio
'Where's the help?': Farmers count the cost of devastating storm
One week since a wind storm tore through the country's south, some Clutha district farmers say the financial hit could be harsher than they originally feared.
What will farmers spend their $200,000 each on?
Around 60 percent of shareholding farms could receive a windfall, if a Fonterra sale to a French dairy giant goes ahead.
