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Transforming 'dead land' into wetlands
A Carterton farmer and his family is on a mission to transform so-called 'dead land' into thriving wetlands. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 April 2021
A rural GP says the nationwide bowel screening programme will miss the mark with his patient group and its success will be limited. Audio
Polluted waterways - why are we subsidising environmental harm?
Opinion - The school strikes for the climate are not a fad and they're not going away. The kids are telling us they have had enough, Mike Joy writes.
Relief in Australia as welcome mat goes out for New Zealand shearers
Australian farmers are breathing a sigh of relief as much needed New Zealand shearers will now be able to travel over for their busy spring season.
Midday Rural News for 8 April 2021
The number of bee colonies dying has increased again this year Audio
Zespri's plan to rake back the profits from stolen kiwifruit
Chinese growers are stealing the kiwifruit we stole from them in the first place, along with the varietal secrets New Zealand holds the rights to. Zespri has a novel plan to combat that. Audio
Farmers take up resilience planning for future droughts
Some farmers hit by drought this summer say there are steps that can be taken to ease the pressure and planning should start now. Audio
Midday Rural News for 7 April 2021
Orchardists held a media briefing in Hawkes Bay this morning where they said the carnage caused by this season's acute labour shortage must never been repeated. Audio
Fruit growers want bubble extended to Pacific
The long-awaited arrival of a trans-Tasman bubble has sparked calls for seasonal workers from the Pacific to be the next group allowed in. Max Towle speaks to Bruce Mitchell, an orchardist in Hawke's… Audio
Forestry taking a toll on East Coast communities
East Coast locals are disheartened by the prospect of more forestry in the area as the industry grows.
Govt requested to rethink position on Glyphosate use after honey rejection
Apiculture New Zealand has asked the Agriculture Minister to support a national discussion on Glyphosate use, saying international consumers are more concerned about chemical residues in food.
Midday Rural News for 6 April 2021
The honey industry is calling for a national discussion on pesticide and herbicide use Audio
Canterbury consent replacement raises concerns about nitrates
People opposed to a large irrigation scheme in Mid-Canterbury want their side heard when consents are considered, and say nitrate pollution is a concern.
A Turning Tide
A small scale, commercial market gardening enterprise is feeding Raglan locals with a range of fresh vegetables. Audio
Galloping on at Castlepoint
Last month thoroughbreds, station hacks and ponies were saddled up for the annual horse races at Castlepoint Beach. The races started back in 1872 and apart from wartime and stormy years when the… Video, Audio
Just Kai - calling Tonga
Country Life has a new occasional series - Just Kai - where we catch up with farmers and growers in the Pacific to hear about what they are growing and how they are faring. Vea Takai's husband Keni… Audio
