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Ban on live animal exports likely to be overturned by new government
Live animal exports by sea are expected to resume after a National government forms, but it could be a year before the first shipment leaves.
Morning Rural News for 17 October 2023
The seaweed sector is hoping some changes will be made so it can grow and profit from the lucrative wild algae, which is worth more than $20 billion a year globally. Monique Steele has the rural news.
…Dispute between A2 Milk and Synlait heads to arbitration
A2 Milk has failed to reach agreement with Synlait, which had its exclusive supply rights cancelled last month.
Morning Rural News for October 17 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Axing fair pay agreements, full return of 90-day trials on business wishlist
Nowhere else in the world forces employers to the table for collective bargaining across an entire sector, the BusinessNZ chief executive says. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 October 2023
There's a whole new cohort of farmers and those with backgrounds in primary industries set to make it into parliament, following early election results.
Most notably, it looks like former Federated… Audio
Federated Farmers hope new government cuts red tape
Federated Farmers is hoping the National-led government will offer a lot more certainty and a lot less red tape.
President Wayne Langford says he is hopeful National will make good on the… Audio
Morning Rural News for 16 October 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Farmers welcome National-ACT victory, confidence 'never been so low'
Federated Farmers has welcomed the initial election results, saying farmers turned out in force to effect change.
'They've lost everything': Hawke's Bay growers treated to a feed and a fruit bin full of goods
Hawke's Bay growers have been treated to a small bit of respite from the tough task of rebuilding their livelihoods after Cyclone Gabrielle destroyed orchards throughout the region.
From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel
An idyllic lifestyle change for Kim and Graham Gilkison from Taranaki to the Far North saw them also purchase a languishing vineyard. Five years later, they're producing award winning wines. Audio
A year on the farm: Lambing is in full swing on the Bird's hill block
The newborn lambs hide amongst gorse to escape the chilly winds and Alistair plants poplar poles on erosion-prone hill country. Audio
'I don't expect perfection' says farm dog trainer
From the Country Life archives - we meet former shepherd Anna Holland who trains people to train dogs. Audio
Country Life for 13 October 2023
A year on the farm: Lambing is in full swing on the Bird's hill block, Canine Control, a feature from the Country Life archives by Carol Stiles, From water to wine: The story of Dancing Petrel and the… Audio
Rural News Wrap
Duncan Smith and Sally Murphy take a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 October 2023
Fonterra takes out the top spot as the country's largest greenhouse gas emitter for the third year in a row.
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Morning Rural News for 13 October 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Rural students face bigger climb to enter university
New research has laid bare the challenges rural high school students face getting into tertiary education, compared to city students.
Prospect of El Niño summer putting extra stress on cyclone-battered farmers
The forecast hot, dry El Niño summer is placing extra stress on farmers battered by Cyclone Gabrielle.
Midday Rural News for 12 October 2023
A rural school principal says staff shortages, remote locations and poor access to educational providers are challenges for all rural schools.
Susan Murray has the rural news. Audio
