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Poison tampons used to kill feral dogs in Far North
A Far North man has taken to using poison-soaked tampons to kill feral dogs, which are roaming the area and devastating local farms and wildlife. Audio
Midday Rural News for 28 July 2021
A Canterbury farmer who's had the south branch of the Ashburton River redirect through his farm twice in less than two months says he may have to accept one day that his farm will be its new course.
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Shebiz: Southland specialised software & the family behind it
Over 30 years ago Jenny Scott was farming in Southland when an independent livestock agent friend shared how much time it was taking to keep up with the book-keeping side of the businesses. GST had… Audio
Use of wool particles may be expanded to products such as cosmetics
The wool research organisation, WRONZ, is launching a company to develop new products and markets for strong wool.
Breeding the methane out of sheep
With the government and the farming sector looking to reduce emissions, the race is on to find practical on the ground solutions to old problems. Methane production is a huge contributor to greenhouse… Audio
What dairy farming is doing to NZ's water
Explainer - Dairy is New Zealand's biggest export earner, but the industry producing liquid gold for the economy is frequently accused of polluting our fresh water.
Fiordland locals hoping for action from masterplan
Fiordland locals hope a masterplan being unveiled for their region today doesn't just become all talk and no action.
The Milford Opportunities Project was started back in 2017 to provide a future… Audio
Morning Rural News for 28 July 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Dairy farmers apply for 54 overseas workers in border exception scheme
Despite the dairy industry being about 2000 workers short only 54 farmers have applied to bring in workers in from overseas.
New documentary shines a light on dairy farming in New Zealand
A new six-part documentary investigates the impact and future of the dairy farming boom in Aotearoa. It's called 'Milk and Money', it's streaming on TVNZ. The journalist behind the series, Baz… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 July 2021
Only 54 migrants have applied for a special visa to work in the dairy industry. Audio
Morning Rural News for 27 July 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
Series 2 | Episode 4: Mahinga Kai - He Kākano Ahau: Wawatatia
We learn about traditional kai harvest practices as Mere Skerrett prepares for the imminent tītī harvest season in in Murihiku Southland. This episode is in Te Reo. Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 July 2021
Two carpet manufacturers are having a public spat about wool carpet. Audio
Morning Rural News for 26 July 2021
News from the rural and farming sector. Audio
'Groundswell' exposes rural / urban divide in media
At the biggest national protest for years last week, farmers made it clear they're unhappy with the government and they feel unloved by the country - and the media. The media coverage also revealed a… Audio
Summer Series - Clifton Station moves into the 21st century
Hawke's Bay's long established Clifton Station made its early fortunes off the sheep's back. But with the crash in wool prices, diversification has been the key to its survival into the 21st century… Video, Audio
Summer Series - Kidding Around
Wee newborns are popping out right, left and centre on James Hills' dairy goat farm. His farm sign says "Jebel 5, only the best for our goats." In Afrikaans Jebel means joyous and he says if you can't… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
Orange growers in the Gisborne region are getting good returns and the clean-up continues on inundated farms and vineyards in the South Island. Audio
Guest - Stuart Weston, CEO Apata
Our guest this week is Stuart Weston, chief executive of the kiwifruit grower and packhouse operator Apata. The company is on the hunt for land around Whanganui. Audio
