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IKEA owner to convert Hawke's Bay farm to forestry
A Hawke's Bay sheep, beef and deer station damaged during Cyclone Gabrielle will be planted into rotational forestry.
Government releases terms of reference for review into agricultural, horticultural products
The government has released the terms of reference for its regulatory review into agricultural and horticultural products.
Climate chief rubbishes claims farmers need to wait for tech
The government has been pinning its plan to meet climate targets in farming on new technology coming to market.
Morning Rural News for 1 August 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 31 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
South Island's oldest woolshed gets much-needed repairs
A historical working woolshed is getting some much needed updates after nearly 170 years in operation.
Morning Rural News for 31 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 30 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
The effects of doctor shortages through the eyes of practitioners and patients
The chronic doctor shortage is being felt across the country, but it is those in the regions and rural areas that are feeling the most pain. Audio
Country life for Friday 26 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a farmer who's been on a 35-year quest to breed the perfect cashmere goat.. a chat with a dirtbike enduro champion who's helping farm workers ride their two wheelers… Audio
Comvita looks to cut jobs, slash production after lower sales in China
New Zealand honey company Comvita is looking at cutting jobs and slashing production amid lower sales and weak demand from Chinese consumers.
Midday Rural News for 29 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
'A lot of hype': Powers of plantain questioned
A new study has found research into the benefits of the common grazing herb on nitrogen leaching did not stand up to scrutiny in a NZ context.
Morning Rural News for 29 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Greens challenge maths on ag-tech fund
A Treasury letter shows total funding for the Accelerating New Mitigations Programme was reduced by $48 million, while the government claims emissions research has been boosted under its watch.
'See, feel, touch': How a riverside farm connects with community
A South Wairarapa riverside farm is turning into a rich classroom, offering lessons in science and the environment, maths, language, and legends of the land. Audio
Cashmere goat farmer wants to reboot luxurious fibre industry
David Shaw has been on a 35-year goat fibre journey on his farm in South Otago. It began with 50 multi-coloured feral goats and now, through selective breeding, he runs 700 creamy white goats and… Video, Audio
Tips for farmworkers from dirt bike champions
Four of the country's champion endurance motorbike riders are offering lessons around the country on how to ride farm bikes safely. They're hoping the fundraiser will help them get to Spain in October… Audio