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The dairy industry says a free trade agreement with the UK must deliver real benefits. With an agreement in principal expected to be signed next week - the dairy industry here says the deal needs to… Audio

A positive covid case in Pukekohe proving an added challenge for vegetable growers. The horticultural sector is a major employer in the area but a positive case at Pukekohe High School is forcing some… Audio

Starting new and positive conversations around farming through art is behind what's believed to be a first of its kind artist's residency in Aotearoa. Self styled next generation farmers and art… Audio

It's calving season in the dairy sector and many farmers and staff are working huge hours to look after their animals. Country Life is up before the birds with Carterton dairy farmer Jody James to see… Audio, Gallery

Chef Ethan Flack has returned to Invercargill after years working in Michelin-starred restaurants in the UK. He plans to open a food space where he can tell the stories of Southland's farmers and… Audio

A lifestyle hobby for a family in Cheviot has turned into a thriving business. Five years ago Kobus and Julie Venter purchased a dozen hens for their son Jack. Now his flock numbers over a thousand… Audio

Harvesting of leafy vegetables has continued in unpleasant conditions around Pukekohe and on a Nelson orchard growth is about a week ahead of last year. Audio

Country Life this week follows a dairy farmer and his team in the wee early hours as they help the herd through the calving season and what started out as a lifestyle hobby for a family in Cheviot has… Audio

A group representing independent butchers fears some would not survive an extended lockdown opperating under the current rules. Audio

A Pukekohe vegetable grower says with independent fruit and vege stores unable to open - his crops will be left in the ground to rot. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio