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For over 20 years NIWA scientists have been researching the feasibility of growing fish on land - now they believe it's ready for commercial uptake. Audio

A rural addiction rehabilitation facility near Christchurch runs a farm-focused social enterprise that connects its residents with planting, growing and sharing. Audio

By Eloise Gibson: How did New Zealand come to invest $29 million in a Bezos-backed methane satellite space plan? Audio

After being encouraged to drain wetlands on their farm in the 80s a Golden Bay couple are already seeing the benefits of transforming the land back to its natural state. Audio

Rural news reporter Sally Murphy takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio

Kingfish farming, returning paddock to wetland, and drug rehabilitation through farming   Audio

Parts of the south were left looking like a winter wonderland Friday morning - after a light dumping of snow overnight.

Bruce Eade who farms in Tapanui just north of Gore says he woke to a sprinkling… Audio

It's a wintry start to the day for much of the lower South Island, with snow settling 100 metres above sea level for some areas in Otago and Southland.

MetService's heavy snow watches in force until… Audio

Suddenly everyone wants to be a culler but who will make the cut? Audio

On-going consent delays are causing issues for farmers with the Canterbury Regional Council is failing to approve consents within certain timeframes.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

Growing up Gretchin Mornin never predicted she'd become a lotus farmer or all things - but that's exactly what she's ended up doing. Gretchen speaks to Jesse about their operation and unique approach… Audio

Cross-bred wool prices have climbed to the highest level in seven years prompting calls for farmers to re-set the time and money they put into clip preparation.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio