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Luring Kiwis back to farm 'essential' amid border closure
The agricultural sector in North Canterbury has expressed relief at the Government's border reopening plan, but those on the ground have highlighted a wider issue farmers are facing - a lack of…
Midday Rural News for 4 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 4 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Rules helping foreign investors turn NZ farmland into forestry reviewed
Figures provided to RNZ by the Overseas Investment Office (OIO) show in the last three years 36,000 hectares of farmland has been approved for sale to overseas investors under the special forestry…
Midday Rural News for 3 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 3 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 2 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Dairy prices on the rise amid supply contraints
Global dairy prices have hit their highest level in eight years raising the prospect of further rises in dairy farmer payouts.
West Coast farmers ready for rain to hit
West Coast farmers are battening down the hatches in response to a red warning for heavy rain - shifting stock to higher ground and preparing for heavy rains and the possibility of flooding and slips.
…Morning Rural News for 2 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Farmer explains major shortage of machinery workers
The squeeze on MIQ spots has put the squeeze on the agricultural industry desperate for overseas workers to take up roles as skilled machinery operators.
The government announced in December 200 MIQ… Video, Audio
'It's real serious': Fears crucial crop will deteriorate without foreign workers
A rural contractor has seen foreign workers give up on making it to New Zealand amid fears maize silage needing to be harvested soon will deteriorate with dire consequences for farmers. Audio
Farmers desperate for machinery workers before cows go hungry
Two weeks - that's the deadline a rural contractor is setting the government to follow through with their December promise to allow 200 skilled machinery operators into the country to help with the… Video, Audio
Farmers urged to plan for Covid-19 to reduce supply chain disruption
As New Zealand farmers prepare for Omicron cases to rise, an Australian farming leader says dealing with the virus is difficult but being flexible is key.
MPI consider timing of new cattle barn restrictions
The Ministry for Primary Industries is consulting on when to bring in new rules that'll impact farmers using barn systems to house dairy cattle.
Midday Rural News for 1 February 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Farming industry meets over emissions plans
How on farm emissions should be paid for will be up for debate at a series of meetings being held across provincial New Zealand from next week.
Industry partnership He Waka Eke Noa has come up with… Audio
Morning Rural News for 1 Febuary 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Agricultural emissions pricing options presented to farmers
Industry partnership He Waka Eke Noa includes groups like Dairy NZ and Beef and Lamb NZ, and has come up with two options to pay for emissions.
Midday Rural News for 31 January 2022
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
