Farming
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Kiwifruit is starting to bloom in Bay of Plenty, dairy farmers up and down the country are busy breeding the next season's calves, while North Canterbury farms have welcomed some recent rain to break…
The gore and the glory of a rural vet round
Kaipara-based Scottish vet Rory Dean has written a book based on his experiences as a rural vet in the UK and New Zealand.
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
A round-up of conditions on farms and orchards around the country Audio
Country Life Friday 1 November 2024
This week Country Life chats to a rural vet, visits a farm where horticulture is helping addicts recover and finds out about a ground breaking plan to capture greenhouse gases for feeding farm… Audio
Positives despite trout numbers being down
However, their overall condition and size was impressive, Fish and Game says.
Ram sales down as sheep farmers feel financial pinch
No sheep farmers made a profit last year and it's "tough selling" again this year, breeder says.
The Panel with Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight (Part 2)
Tonight on The Panel, Susana Lei'atua is joined by panellists Sue Kedgley & Ed McKnight to discuss: virtual fencing for dairy farms, tomorrows Love Huts campaign, and that one classmate who went on to… Audio
Poor farm safety leads to multiple deaths per year
Poor farm safety in New Zealand is leading to multiple fatalities a year. Advocates say rural safety education in schools is the way to change that. Charlotte Mulder reports. Audio
Rural poaching among farmer's top crime worries
Farmers say rural poaching is one of their biggest crime worries, and they don't trust police to follow up their reports. Audio
Mahi tokens launched in project to regrow native habitats
An East Coast beef station has become a test case for a habitat regeneration project offering Mahi Tokens to fund the environmental work.
Farmers rejoice: Freshwater rules put on pause
Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury president said the government's changes around the Resource Management Act will be well received by local farmers.
