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Morning Rural News for 22 November 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Govt accused of betraying trust over live exports
The government has always vowed to reinstate live exports by sea, which was banned by the previous Labour government.
Midday Rural News for 21 November 2024
Midday Rural News for 21 November 2024 Audio
Morning Rural News for 21 November 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
In pictures: Taranaki's 'unsung heroes' of the environment
A food rescue charity, vital mahi to improve fish passages, pest animal and plant control, and long-term efforts to restore waterways have all been recognised at the Taranaki Regional Council…
In a step towards reducing greenhouse gases, farm begins methane testing
The facility will test which cattle are the most efficient converters of feed into growth - as well as which ones emit less methane.
Midday Rural News for 20 November 2024
Midday Rural News for 20 November 2024 Audio
Morning Rural News for 20 November 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Shutting Timaru's Smithfield meatworks to cost Alliance more than $51m
The cost of shutting its Timaru meat works is costing the troubled red meat co-operative more than $51m.
NZ's largest rural supply store Farmlands records more losses
The co-op has posted a $14.3 million net loss after tax for the year ended June 2024.
Morning Rural News for 19 November 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Family rose business in full bloom
For the Matthews whānau, growing roses isn't just a job: "We do it because it's our life and our passion, and we enjoy it."
Beekeeper living the sweet life at Bluff Station
Tessa Bryant never thought she'd find herself in a bee suit - but she's now learnt all about apiary, and realised she can give anything a go.
Midday Rural News for 18 November 2024
Midday Rural News for 18 November 2024 Audio
Morning Rural News for 18 November 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Project farm boasting emissions cut a marketing stunt - Greenpeace
The project boasts a 27 percent reduction in absolute emissions, but Greenpeace says it doesn't address the cow in the room.
'I've had nightmares' - govt petitioned to stop toxic weed spread
A toxic weed spreading like wildfire through Northland pastures can cause "serious health problems" if stock eat it.
On the hunt for wallaby at Ground Zero
A group of Te Arawa iwi are trying to reclaim their forest from mobs of wallabies which they say are killing the bush and gobbling up farmland pasture. While, national efforts to eradicate the pest… Audio
Healthy cows and worm rich soil makes Motupipi milkers happy
No looking back for dairy farming couple who eliminated imported feed and synthetic fertilisers, including nitrogen and switched to mineral fertilisers. Audio