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Midday Rural News for 23 November 2023
Data from Te Whatu Ora shows since medicinal cannabis was legalised in 2020, prescriptions have grown from about a 1,000 a month to over 8,000 a month.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
LIC finds more batches of sire semen have quality issues
The company has already refunded hundreds of farmers after batches of semen used on dairy herds resulted in lower than expected conception rates.
Morning Rural News for 23 November 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 November 2023
Zespri has released a record forecast. Prices paid to growers for the upcoming season are forecast to be really strong thanks to better fruit quality and descent demand from international markets.
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Morning Rural News for 22 November 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Dairy farmers reimbursed after bad semen batch causes lower pregnancy rate
Bad semen was used on 921 herds nationwide and resulted in lower pregnancy rates.
Midday Rural News for 21 November 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 21 November 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Insurer Tower quitting commercial rural sector to focus on smaller goals
The insurance company is quitting the commercial rural sector to 'simplify and improve efficiency.'
Southland ribeye steak judged best in the world
A 55-day aged New Zealand-grown, grass-fed beef steak has been named the best in the world.
Midday Rural News for 20 November 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 20 November 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Rare horses relax at show
Eleven rare equine breeds, including the only black Percheron in the country, are on display in a quiet and sunny corner of the Canterbury A&P Showgrounds. Audio
Mangaweka Asparagus - from fire to feast
George and Diana Turney went from tragedy to starting Mangaweka Asparagus three decades ago. After the community came to their aid, they have enjoyed giving back and helping others gain a living from… Audio
Working hard to achieve the rural dream
Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen. Audio
Rural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy Audio
Country Life for Friday November 17 2023
Country Life is at an asparagus harvest near Mangaweka and meets some of the harvesters from Vanuatu. The team checks out some rare horse breeds at the Canterbury show and meets a Banks Peninsula… Audio
Northland Regional Council freshwater plan could face farmer opposition
Far-reaching proposals for protecting Northland's rivers and lakes could see stock banned from erosion-prone farmland and up to 10 metres from all waterways.
Midday Rural News for 17 November 2023
Japanese-owned forestry company Juken has told 60 staff this morning, they will lose their jobs in the week before Christmas.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
NZ onion industry celebrates 'significant step' in exporting to China
The onion industry is celebrating a step closer to getting its produce into China but there was still a "little bit of work" to get there.
