Farming
Rural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. Audio
Country Life for Friday 12 April 2024
This week on Country Life, farmers and growers around the country have been getting together to hear about research which might help New Zealand agriculture adapt to future challenges. The team also… Audio
Food and fibre qualifications overhaul underway
All agricultural qualifications, outside of university, including level 2 and 3 courses at high school are under review.
Efforts to create methane vaccine bolstered
Efforts to create a methane vaccine are being bolstered with the establishment of a new 'vaccine venture'. Kiwi scientists at AgResearch have been working to develop a vaccine which reduces...
Govt reviewing fresh water farm plans, work underway may be halted
Associate Environment Minister Andrew Hoggard said the current system was too costly and complex, and too broadly applied.
West Coast farmers prepare for severe weather
Farmers on the West Coast are preparing for heavy rain, it's one of four areas placed under an orange heavy rain warning, and MetService says there's an increased likelihood for Westland to be… Audio
Westland Milk Products reports record profit of $55.9m
The sustainable financial base means the company can continue to offer farmers very competitive terms for their milk, its chief executive says.
Wool keratin-based pigment attracts international interest
Products made from New Zealand's strong wool clip are set to colour the world.
Midday Rural News for 9 April 2024
The MetService has an orange heavy rain warning in place for the Westland District south of Hokitika, as well as Fiordland and Otago Lakes.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Federated Farmers welcomes probe into rural banking interest rates
The Primary Production Select Committee has started an investigation into rural banking.
Federated Farmers on methane targets
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced an independent panel will take another look at the targets and report back by the end of the year.
Parliament's environment watchdog says the decision… Audio
Methane science already settled, watchdog says
Politicians could save money by using "comprehensive" research that's already been done - twice, economist says.
