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Synlait Milk is pressing ahead with cuts to its workforce. Audio

Genetic manipulation, toilet training for cows, seaweed feed, vaccines ... millions is being spent on research to reduce the methane emissions from New Zealand's agricultural industry.  Audio

Beltex ram lambs are making farmers around the country lick their chops. Known for its heavy hindquarters and excellent kill weights, the breed is the sheep industry's new kid on the butcher's block.

Solicitor Alexandra Morrisey ditched her office job, linked up with her best friend Victoria Sala and, with a baby on the way, set up a veggie box business using the time-efficient no-dig method… Video, Audio

The New Zealand electric utility bike company UBCO is expanding in the US and United Kingdom and has recently moved into South Africa. Audio

Farmers around the country have been paying big bickies for Beltex ram lambs. The new breed is a double-muscled, easy care sheep that offers meaty gains. Sheep dags are nourishing the soils of a… Audio

The north of the North Island has had a big dose of rain and West Coasters are looking skyward for sun... Audio

A chemical engineering team in Canterbury are working on some promising technology that could be a gamechanger for the dairy industry and the environment.  Audio

The Hawke's Bay A & P show is just one of many agricultural shows around the country to cancel this year due to Covid. Audio

There are fears the vaccine roll out is lagging in rural areas. Audio

New Zealand's largest dairy company has announced a strong milk payout for farmers. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

No clear solution for worsening freight problems. Audio