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Groundswell promises to be "mother of all protests"
Back in July, farmers and their friends took to the streets of more than 50 towns and cities in New Zealand in 'A Howl of Protest' against what they said is a "a tsunami of regulations." Today the… Audio
A rum tale
Her parents were among New Zealand's first macadamia nut growers but Janet Charteris has taken over the original orchard shed near Oakura in Taranaki and installed a big and shiny copper still. Janet… Video, Audio
Why PM Modi rolled back India's controversial farm laws
The decision to repeal the farm laws is a strategic and political move and an admission of BJP's haste.
No rest for the wicked at Lees Valley Station
The new farm manager at one of New Zealand's biggest sheep and beef properties in North Canterbury has hit the ground running. As well as getting up to speed with a holistic grazing system established… Video, Audio
Farms flooded in Canadian province
The Canadian Province of British Columbia has been inundated with floodwaters - 18,000 people have been stranded, roads, houses and bridges have been destroyed and farms are awash. Country Life speaks… Audio
Country Life for Friday 19 November
Full Episode for Friday November 19 2021. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Hot, windy weather has been very drying for Hawke's Bay and in Nelson, the bees have been taken out of gold kiwifruit blocks and are now in with the green. Audio
Farmers get down to bare basics to aid mental health charity
A group of North Island farmers are stripping down to their birthday suits - all in the name of rural wellbeing.
Farmers struggling as MIQ system causes shortage of experienced workers
A Waikato agricultural contractor is warning there could be an accident if the serious shortage of skilled machinery operators is not sorted.
Midday Rural News for 19 November 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 19 November 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 November 2021
News from the rural and farming sector.
Fishing company Sanford's full year profit has taken another Covid related hit, falling 16 percent to just over $16 million.
But it's being lifted by signs of… Audio
Morning Rural News for 18 November 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor 'not yet assured' by Fonterra's proposed capital restructure
O'Connor has told Fonterra he's not assured its plans would "deliver the best long-term outcomes for farmers or the dairy sector as a whole".
Midday Rural News for 17 October 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Isolated rural police face burnout, lack of support - IPCA review
Major issues in the resourcing of small community police stations have been highlighted in an Independent Police Conduct Authority report.
Morning Rural News for 17 November 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Dairy co-op stands down board member over Mahuta comments
Tatua dairy co-op's independent board member Ross Townshend has been stood down over comments made on social media.
NZ sheep milk producer sees growth in international demand
Maui Milk saw significant interest in New Zealand's sheep milk during the China International Import Export event.
