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New tech promises to make shearing sheep less of a drag
Australia's shearer workforce has dwindled from about 15,000 when wool prices were booming in the 1980s to about 2800.
Growing dahlias 'a way to recalibrate your happiness meter'
People swoon when they visit what was once a bare block of land in Hawke's Bay, according to Natalie Tolchard, who launched full tilt into growing dahlias without any experience but plenty of passion… Audio
A Rural GP speaks out
This week an open letter was sent to the prime minister by the New Zealand Women in Medicine Charitable Trust warning that New Zealand's health system was at risk of a "catastrophic collapse." Anthea… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Sheep and beef farmers In Northland are dealing with sodden ground and surface water up to seven centimetres high. Southland farmers say they missed the worst of this week's bad weather and some early… Audio
Keeping a close eye on foot and mouth
Authorities are seeking to reassure farmers about the threat of foot and mouth disease for New Zealand livestock. Biosecurity New Zealand's Deputy Director-General, Stuart Anderson says vaccines here… Audio
Working dogs go under the hammer
Best of 2022 - Country Life visits the 64th annual Ashburton cattle and sheep dog sale. Audio
Full Episode for Friday July 15 2022
The Dahlia Field, Working dogs go under the hammer, A Rural GP Speaks Out, Keeping a close eye on foot and mouth, and the Regional Wrap. Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Morning Rural News for 15 July 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Concerns as Ravensdown renews water, air consents
Tangata whenua in Ahuriri or Napier want to ensure a fertiliser plant won't degrade the environment any more than it already has.
Ravensdown is reapplying for the water and air consents needed to… Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Farmers across NZ giving students insight into sector
Farmers across the country are being asked to go back to school as a part of a new educational programme.
NZ farms on alert for foot-and-mouth disease
Biosecurity officials say New Zealand has guaranteed access to vaccines for foot-and-mouth disease if it is detected here.
Morning Rural News for 14 July 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Farmer confidence drops to lowest since Covid-19 pandemic began
Farmer confidence is at its lowest level since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic due to rising input costs, rising interest rates and concerns over government policy.
Midday Rural News for 13 July 2022
News from the rural farming sector Audio
Rural Contracting Trainees of the Year receive cash prize
The winners of the inaugural Rural Contractor Trainee of the Year awards have been announced.
Morning Rural News for 13 July 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Warning of recession, dollar impact if foot-and-mouth reaches NZ
New Zealand's economy could take a severe hit in the event of an outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease.
Māori Trust-based dairy business seeks dozens more suppliers
A Taupō based dairy company with a point of difference is looking for 40 new farmer suppliers.
