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'A turbulent time ahead': Global dairy prices on a downward slide
It is the third consecutive auction that prices have been lower at a time when Fonterra has more product on the platform.
Morning Rural News for 20 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Concerns fall armyworm caterpillars may survive winter
New infestations of a crop-killing moth could cost New Zealand farmers tens of millions of dollars if populations survive winter.
Destructive pest moth spreading across NZ likely from Australia
A crop-killing moth could cost New Zealand farmers tens of millions of dollars, if populations survive.
Eggs were found in suburban Tauranga in surveillance traps last month - and larvae have now… Audio
Permission to discharge milk among regional council's new consents
Westland Milk Products will be able to discharge milk waste to land from its Hokitika factory under a renewed consent.
Glenmore Station home to world's highest whisky bar
The bivvy-style Bad Decision Hut in the remote slopes of Glenmore Station operates as a whisky bar for passing skiers. Will Murray owns the station and chats to Wallace about their unique take on… Audio
Midday Rural News for 19 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 19 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Milking time at Belle Chevre Creamery
Jennifer and David Rodrigue have a small herd of bell-wearing goats at their Waipu farm. The goats browse on trees, shrubs and grass and produce milk that's transformed into award winning cheese. Video, Audio
Hair sheep could be the answer to wool woes
Sheep with fur - not wool - are among the latest trials being undertaken by one of New Zealand's top breeders Derek Daniell of Wairere Stud, who is at the forefront of trends in sheep rearing. Audio
Long shelf life for store memorabilia
Little has changed inside Gilchrist's Store in Oturehua since it first opened in 1902. New goods share the old shelves with retail collectables dating back to the turn of the century. Helen and John… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
The East Coast suffered more slips and roading damage from former Cyclone Fili, but nearly all other regions of New Zealand would rather welcome some rain - just not too much. Audio
Full Episode for Friday April 15 2022
Full Episode for Friday April 14 2022 - Belle Chevre Creamery, sheep with hair and a visit to a store brimming with history and the Regional Wrap..... Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris
Hawke's Bay sheep farmer Steven Wyn-Harris talks about the weather in his part of the country and a few tips on getting ewes pregnant. Audio
Southland council opts to allow irrigation after water shortages
Southland farmers can turn their irrigators on again - after two weeks without them.
Midday Rural News for 14 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Manufacturer keen to find NZ source of hemp fibre for clothing
A New Zealand clothing brand spinning knitwear out of merino and hemp is hoping to drum up demand for a hemp fibre industry here.
Morning Rural News for 14 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 April 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
85% of silage film imported to New Zealand now being recycled
About 85 percent of the silage film being imported into New Zealand is now being recycled, after silage wrap distributor Webbline joined a large-scale recycling scheme.
