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Meet the Number-8-wired minds at Fieldays innovation hub
More than 60 creative problem solvers were finalists in the Fieldays Innovation Awards this week. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Hawke's Bay has had good weather for flowering vineyards. A dairy farmer in Southland says grass is shooting out of the ground after a good dose of rain. Audio
Dating before apps in New Zealand
It wasn't that long ago you went down to the town hall to meet other single people, or enlist the help of an introductory service. Joy Wickham, co-founder of Country Contacts, joins the show to tell… Audio
Rayne Bradley ticks the year off
In a series about a rural teen heading to the city to study, Country Life catches up with Taumarunui-born Rayne Bradley who is about to spread her wings. Audio
Country Life for 2 December 2022
Country Life takes a walk along a coastal trapline in Kaikoura, checks in with rural teen Rayne Bradley who's about to spread her wings and visits the Fieldays Innovation Hub. Audio
'Mindless act': Damage to scores of kiwifruit vines costly for grower - police
Police are investigating the deliberate cutting of 150 kiwifruit vines in an orchard in Bay of Plenty.
Midday Rural News for 2 December 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Italian manufacturers buying more NZ skins and pelts
More luxury Italian leather products, including the upholstery for Ferraris, are starting their journey on New Zealand farms.
Morning Rural News for 2 December 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Fieldays: time, tension and precision of fence building
The 54th New Zealand Fieldays are well underway at Mystery Creek in Hamilton, the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event is back after a 17-month hiatus. More than 130-thousand visitors are… Audio
DOC seeks condition changes on proposed NZ King Salmon operation in Cook Strait
NZ King Salmon's bid to start open water salmon farming operatons in Cook Strait has hit a snag.
Dairy, horticulture tipped to drive record rise in primary exports
Food and fibre exports are predicted to reach a record $55 billion dollars in the year to next June. Audio
'We want to show the world': Emissions, sustainability at forefront of Fieldays
Visitors to this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government having launched its Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions yesterday.
Midday Rural News for 1 December 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Govt's Climate Action Centre launched during Fieldays
Farmers at this year's Fieldays have plenty to think about, with the government launching its Climate Action Centre, to tackle emissions.
The annual gathering to swap tips and pick up new toys is… Audio
Morning Rural News for 1 Dec 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 November 200
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Climate change plan released to help kiwifruit growers deal with warmer conditions
Kiwifruit marketer Zespri has released a climate change adaptation plan to help growers mitigate the effects of the warming climate.
Fieldays begins with fine weather expected for the 4-day event
The gates at Fieldays are officially open with farmers, growers, buyers, sellers and families streaming into Mystery Creek.
Morning Rural News for 30 November 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
