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'We desperately need a bigger harvest in 2022' - NZ Winegrowers
The first grapes of the 2022 vintage have been picked and winegrowers are hoping for good yields as they try to replenish their cellars.
Midday Rural News for 22 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 22 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
New strong wool industry body aims to grow sector's profits
New Zealand strong wool farmers, growers, manufacturers and exporters have joined forces to establish the industry group Wool Impact NZ.
Call for more women to consider dairy farming
Eastern Bay of Plenty dairy farmer Shannon Munro talks to Jesse about a labour shortage in the dairy industry and why she is calling for more women to get involved. Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 February 2022
A new group is aiming to shake-up the wool industry. Audio
Farmer who mistreated cattle banned from owning or managing animals for 10 years
A farmer who failed to adequately feed cattle, treat animals for worms and tend to ill and injured cattle, has been banned from owning or managing animals for a decade.
Morning Rural News for 21 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
From mother to daughter - A smooth transition
Best of 2020 - After single-handedly running Rees Valley Station for nearly 20 years, Iris Scott was more than happy to hand over the reins to her daughter Kate. Audio
Growing without sight
One of Taranaki's pioneering environmentalists shows his ingenious method using ropes to help the visually impaired continue to enjoy growing things. Video, Audio
Winning ways on farm
Rhys Roberts is the winner of the 2022 New Zealand Zanda McDonald Award which recognises young people making a difference in agriculture. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
The weather in Taranaki has calmed down and farms are drying out after storms two weekends in a row. The early variety Smitten, Breeze and Gala apples are being picked and packed for export in the… Audio
Onion season could end in tears
An onion exporter estimates Europe will take just half the volume of New Zealand onions it usually sells this year. Audio
Country Life, Friday 18 February 2022
Full Episode for Friday February 18 2022 Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 18 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Solving the World's Problems with Steve Wyn-Harris
Steve talks to Jesse about pest control on his Hawke's Bay beef farm. He also talks about drench resistance becoming more common place. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 17 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 February 2022
Sally Murphy has the latest rural news. Audio