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Beef and lamb markets remain strong despite global uncertainty
Red meat farmers are set to get good returns this year, as beef and lamb markets remain strong amid global uncertainty.
Midday Rural News for 27 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector Red meat farmers are set to get good returns this year - as beef and lamb markets remain strong amid global uncertainty. High inflation has put pressure on log… Audio
Morning Rural News for 27 July 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Glut of avos in Australia could impact NZ market
Across the Tasman, avocado growers have united in a call to their country folk: eat avos for Australia! A new report by agribusiness bank Rabobank has found that the country's growers will likely… Audio
Beef and Lamb boss details foot and mouth disease threat
If the 'doomsday disease' - foot and mouth - reaches New Zealand shores, it could put a 100,000 jobs and $10 billion of export revenue at risk according to the government.
Aotearoa is on high alert… Video, Audio
12% Otago farms picked up by council over winter grazing practices
The Otago Regional Council says a recent compliance flyover of the region was positive but some farms photographed had issues which have been followed up with.
Midday Rural News for 26 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Labour shortages tipped to hold up bobby calf collections
Bobby calves are normally sent to the works at four days old, but delays at meat processors mean farmers might need to hang onto them longer this season.
Morning Rural News for 26 July 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Willis: individual schools should decide on mandatory masks
Each week we get to catch up with the deputy leaders of both the Labour and National parties. Today its the turn of National's Nicola Willis, who we asked about Covid in schools, the trouble in the… Audio
Foot and mouth disease would put up to 100k jobs at risk, PM says
As foot and mouth disease spreads in Indonesia, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern says New Zealand has never had an outbreak - and wants it to stay that way. Watch live.
Midday Rural News for 25 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Morning Rural News for 25 July 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Proud to be guardians of the land
A group of farmers in Canterbury's Selwyn district are focused on improving water quality in streams that flow through their properties. Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture has received government money… Audio
Spawning a new generation of fishers
Kids cooped up because of Covid are being encouraged to pick up a fly fishing rod and learn how to catch trout. The Tongariro National Trout Centre also has big plans for education about the fishery… Audio
A trifle wet for truffles
Truffles are in hot demand but one grower says the wet season means her harvest is down considerably. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Wet rules around the country, with good dumpings of snow on higher altitude South Island properties. Audio
Full Episode for Friday July 22 2022
Country Life heads out with a very young fisherwoman - 9 year old Isla Vahry - to find out how she's learning to fish for trout and the benefits of fishing especially for families cooped up because of… Audio
Foot and mouth concern: Ban on travellers bringing meat from Indonesia
Travellers from Indonesia will no longer be allowed to bring personal consignments of any meat products into the country, Biosecurity NZ says.
Data confirms suspicions companies receiving excess ETS credits - Shaw
The Climate Minister says the equivalent of $60 million worth of Emissions Trading Scheme units have been over allocated to businesses in recent years. Audio
