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Will Halliday on dealing with livestock during disaster
Many farmers and people living rurally will be dealing with the issue of flood-stricken animals. Will Halliday of Beef and Lamb NZ has some tips for those handling stressed livestock. Audio
Rural news wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Maja Burry, takes a look at the week's agricultural news which is dominated of course by the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
Country Life for Friday 17 February
Country Life visits a regenerative farm near Ashburton farming wagyu beef and hears some of the harrowing stories from rural areas hard hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. The show takes you onto the Heaphy… Audio
Concerns for missing rural residents as outages continue
Rural Support Trust has fears for people still unaccounted for in flood-affected rural Hawke's Bay communities, where communication and access is still a major challenge.
Midday Rural News for 17 February 2023
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Much needed rural support, where to turn
Jonathan Bell is the Rural Support Trust area coordinator for Hawkes Bay. He says helicopters are doing air drops to badly affected communities. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Efforts to save animals
The Ministry for Primary Industries is leading the animal welfare response affected by the weather events. Wayne Ricketts is the National Animal Welfare Coordinator says feed is coming in for farm… Audio
Tairawhiti and Tolaga farms under water - help is on its way
There has been scant information about the state of rural Tairawhiti - and the many small communities and farms inland from Gisborne and Wairoa. Local Federated Farmers board member Sandra Faulkner is… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Northland farmer on isolation
Michelle Hill lives on a farm in Waiotira, just 45 minutes from Dargaville.
Her family has been completely alone since Monday, with the radio being their only connection to the world.
Her cellphone… Audio
Morning Rural News for 17 February 2023
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Higher costs eat into Skellerup's record half-year profit
The rubber goods manufacturer's record underlying earnings for the first half have been eroded by higher interest and tax costs, leading to a fall in its bottom line.
'They love her': Cows respond to farmer's plea to swim for their lives
"Come on girls, come here," Kylie McIntyre urgently calls. In the foreground a herd of cows fights against the current, focused on her voice.
Tararua District update with Federated Farmers President
The Tararua District council has managed to get some aerial and ground surveillance done to assess the damage for their region. Tararua Federated Farmers President Sally Dryland talks to Jesse about… Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 February 2023
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Families search for news on isolated East Coast farms
As Cyclone Gabrielle moves away from New Zealand, thousands on the east coast are left dealing with the aftermath that is causing anguish and logistical problems.
Cyclone Gabrielle: What's the impact on agriculture?
There are great concerns for the agricultural production areas around Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. James Allan is the Chief Executive of agri-business consultancy Agfirst. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Dairy farmers find it hard to milk
Some dairy farmers have no power and can't milk their cows, others can't get tankers to their properties due to damage to the road network. Sarah Speight is Dairy NZX farm performance general manager.
…Cyclone Gabrielle: Major cleanup faces affected farmers
We go back to Hawkes Bay and the impact and potential longer term effects of this disaster on farmers. Kathryn is joined by the President of Hawkes Bay Federated Farmers Jim Galloway - who's out and… Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: How is agriculture holding up?
The cyclone has caused havoc for grower through Hawke's Bay and Gisborne regions. Richard Burke is chief executive of Leaderbrand, a major grower in Gisborne. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle: Hawke's Bay orchards devastated
Some growers in Hawke's Bay have just seen for the first time the devastation from the Cyclone to their orchards.
Catherine Wedd is the National Party's candidate in Tukituki and has sat on the New… Audio
