Rural
Hawke's Bay vet awarded
The inaugural National Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian of the Year award was recently given to a Hawke's Bay vet following her work during cyclone recovery. Anyika Scotland is a Production Animal… Audio
Farmers warned to cover cuts, wash hands as leptospirosis cases increase
Hawke's Bay farmers are being reminded to cover cuts and grazes and to wash their hands after an increase in leptospirosis cases.
Dairy sector faces trade and infrastructure hurdles, despite export growth
The dairy sector continues to struggle with significant trade barriers, costs and infrastructure challenges, according to a new report.
Green crosses: farmers call for 'workable' regulations
For about a year now you might've seen green crosses on farm fences around the country. Just like the white crosses that mark a fatal crash, but painted green - they're the sign of a struggling… Audio
Farm Without Harm campaign launched to reduce farm work deaths
Last year alone, 13 Kiwi farmers lost their lives while more than 2000 were seriously injured on the job. Health and safety action group Safer Farms say that's not good enough, and so they've recently… Audio
NZ trading power steadier than expected, but not in the clear
New Zealand's trading power has proved more resilient than expected, new figures show, but an economist is warning the worst may be yet to come amid waning demand for exports.
Alliance Group begins consultation process after review of operating model
Some meat workers' jobs may be on the chopping block as the farmer-owned processing company signals cuts to come.
Erewhon Station: Where the tractors have four legs
There were no tractors in sight when Cosmo Kentish-Barnes visited Erewhon Station. Instead a team of eight Clydesdales were churning the soil over in preparation for sowing. Audio
Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible… Audio
Wellbeing programme 'grateful for rural New Zealand'
Rural Change founder Elle Perriam is proud of the efforts of rural New Zealand to help those who need it most. Audio
Country Life for Friday 1 September 2023
Just pay us what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower, Home of the working horse, Wellbeing programme "Incredibly grateful for rural New Zealand" and On the Farm - a wrap of conditions on farms and… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Nelson is a picture, positive mindsets are coming back in Hawkes Bay and there's a feeling that a genuine spring is around the corner. August's farming conditions around the country. Audio
Plans for 200-hectare solar farm in North Canterbury
A North Canterbury farmer says installing 200 hectares of solar panels on his farm would be a win-win situation.
Māori farms bigger, carry more stock than average - data
New figures from Stats NZ show Māori farms are much larger than the average, and they are running a lot more stock.
Community assets at the mercy of the elements
Insurance premiums jumping by as much as 50 percent in a year has forced some councils to reprioritise what assets to protect. The increase has meant some memorial halls - the heart of rural… Audio
Growing a food forest and backyard bananas in the Buller
Country Life - A botanist on the West Coast wants locals to start planting edible perennials that are growing in his nursery and food forest. Audio
Backyard bananas in the Buller
A botanist on the West Coast wants locals to start planting growing edible perennials that are growing in his nursery and food forest. Audio
At the cutting edge - 'It's hard work making a top axe'
You won't find anything mass produced at Tuatahi, a small town business exporting handcrafted axes and saws to competitive woodchoppers around the world. Video, Audio
Calving brings the whisper of spring
Morrinsville farmer Peter Le Heron gives an update on the calving season. Audio
Clean-up a pleasant surprise for Hawkes Bay apple grower
Clean-up a pleasant surprise for Hawkes Bay apple grower. Audio
