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Rural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy Audio
Country Life for Friday 24 May 2024
This week Country Life meets a traditional Māori healer helping shearers around the motu and things heat up in a blacksmith's forge in Norsewood. Later we explore a native forest that grew from rough… Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Controversial chemical deemed 'safe to use' but growers face new rules
Kiwifruit growers are relieved they can keep using an agri-chemical that has been under scrutiny recently.
Morning Rural News for 24 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Kiwifruit spray deemed hazardous now safe to use
Hydrogen cyanamide has undergone reassessment from the Environment Protection Authority since 2019, and on Thursday it ruled growers can keep using the agri-chemical, under stricter rules. First Union… Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Dairy farmers around the country will be milking their herds with a smile today because the average price rose 3.3 percent at the global dairy trade auction… Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 May 2024
Heavy rain is causing some problems for farmers on the East Coast. Audio
Morning Rural News for 21 May 2024
News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio
Meet the Kiwis ditching modern life for 'homesteading'
A growing number of Kiwis are making the switch to the homesteading lifestyle - foregoing the conveniences of modern life with the aim to grow as much of their own food as possible. Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 20 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Backlash as UK supermarket trials sale of NZ lamb
A UK grocery chain has received a backlash from angry farmers as it trials the sale of New Zealand lamb instead of 100 percent British lamb in 39 of its stores.
Fernhill - From DOC to dairy on the family farm
Fifth generation dairy farmer Jason Christensen took a break from the family farm to try life as a DOC ranger. His experience in the world of conservation, evident on the Mt Bruce farm in the… Audio
Country Life for 17 May 2024
This week on Country Life we hear about a country vet's daring horseback escape from Afghanistan over the mountains on horseback after 9/11. We meet Pounamu Skelton who is on a mission to help Maori… Audio
Wool classing tutors sought after the retirement of two greats
Wool has been one of our primary products and exports for over half a century, but even greater than the quantity of our wool is the quality. The resignation of New Zealand's only two wool classing… Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 May 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
