Rural
Farmers welcome National-ACT victory, confidence 'never been so low'
Federated Farmers has welcomed the initial election results, saying farmers turned out in force to effect change.
'They've lost everything': Hawke's Bay growers treated to a feed and a fruit bin full of goods
Hawke's Bay growers have been treated to a small bit of respite from the tough task of rebuilding their livelihoods after Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed orchards throughout the region.
From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel
An idyllic lifestyle change for Kim and Graham Gilkison from Taranaki to the Far North saw them also purchase a languishing vineyard. Five years later, they're producing award winning wines. Audio
A year on the farm: Lambing is in full swing on the Bird's hill block
The newborn lambs hide amongst gorse to escape the chilly winds and Alistair plants poplar poles on erosion-prone hill country. Audio
'I don't expect perfection' says farm dog trainer
From the Country Life archives - we meet former shepherd Anna Holland who trains people to train dogs. Audio
Country Life for 13 October 2023
A year on the farm: Lambing is in full swing on the Bird's hill block, Canine Control, a feature from the Country Life archives by Carol Stiles, From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel and the… Audio
Rural News Wrap
Duncan Smith and Sally Murphy take a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Rural students face bigger climb to enter university
New research has laid bare the challenges rural high school students face getting into tertiary education, compared to city students.
Prospect of El Niño summer putting extra stress on cyclone-battered farmers
The forecast hot, dry El Niño summer is placing extra stress on farmers battered by Cyclone Gabrielle.
'Race against time': Forestry crews salvage wood after cyclone
Forestry crews are in a race against time to harvest 6500 hectares of trees blown over around Taupō and Tūrangi area during Cyclone Gabrielle.
Fonterra's forecast for milk payouts looks brighter
Fonterra has raised its forecast milk payout by 50 cents, on the back of an improved outlook.
Piglets go back to the same teat, says free-range pig farmer
Sows lounge in the sun as their piglets play, while others feed their litters in the privacy of their own cozy shelter at Hamish and Angela Cottle's free-range pig farm near Timaru. Audio
Dog trialling is in the blood
Champion dog trialler Clark Chrystal fosters his daughters love for the sport. Audio
'Vegetables have something to do with it' - centenarian
Alan Wilcox of Pukekohe celebrated his 100th birthday. He walks down a lifetime and legacy of growing with Country Life. Audio
'Vegetables have something to do with it' says centenarian
Alan Wilcox of Pukekohe celebrated his 100th birthday. He walks down a lifetime and legacy of growing with Country Life. Audio
Piglets go back to the same teat, says free-range pig farmer
Sows lounge in the sun as their piglets play, while others feed their litters in the privacy of their own cozy shelter at Hamish and Angela Cottle's free range pig farm near Timaru. Audio
Rural News Wrap
Duncan Smith and Sally Murphy take a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Country Life Friday October 6 2023
This week on Country Life it's farrowing time when Cosmo visits a free-range pig farm near Timaru, Leah meets a horticultural legend and proud centenarian, and a dad and daughter dog-trialling duo… Audio
Trailer: Deer Wars
Deer Wars tells the story of the 50-year struggle to control New Zealand's red deer population. Lives were lost and fortunes made. Audio
Novel drench products in short supply due to rising demand
The products help manage increasing levels of resistance to traditional drenches.