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Midday Rural News for 6 September 2023
After blocking imports of our dairy products, Canada has been told it's been breaking international trading rules and needs to stop.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Dairy sector faces trade and infrastructure hurdles, despite export growth
The dairy sector continues to struggle with significant trade barriers, costs and infrastructure challenges, according to a new report.
Morning Rural News for 6 September 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Green crosses: farmers call for 'workable' regulations
For about a year now you might've seen green crosses on farm fences around the country. Just like the white crosses that mark a fatal crash, but painted green - they're the sign of a struggling… Audio
Farm Without Harm campaign launched to reduce farm work deaths
Last year alone, 13 Kiwi farmers lost their lives while more than 2000 were seriously injured on the job. Health and safety action group Safer Farms say that's not good enough, and so they've recently… Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 September 2023
The recruiting of rural general practice doctors from overseas has just received a financial boost. Doctors applying to work in rural primary-care practices can now access a relocation allowance.
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Morning Rural News for 5 September 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
NZ trading power steadier than expected, but not in the clear
New Zealand's trading power has proved more resilient than expected, new figures show, but an economist is warning the worst may be yet to come amid waning demand for exports.
Alliance Group begins consultation process after review of operating model
Some meat workers' jobs may be on the chopping block as the farmer-owned processing company signals cuts to come.
Midday Rural News for 4 September 2023
Merino has been the shining light in the wool industry in recent years - reaching higher prices for growers - however increased costs and a drop in consumer demand has hit the company's balance sheet.
…Morning Rural News for 4 September 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Erewhon Station: Where the tractors have four legs
There were no tractors in sight when Cosmo Kentish-Barnes visited Erewhon Station. Instead a team of eight Clydesdales were churning the soil over in preparation for sowing. Audio
Bryan Bruce: The Food Crisis
We've faced several crises in recent years, but the one we're currently eyeing might be the most troubling of all. In a new documentary airing Sunday night, Bryan Bruce asks the question, why does… Audio
Rural wellbeing programme grateful to continue after fundraising
Country Life - A rural wellbeing programme designed to give farmers and rural people access to counselling sessions has received more than $30,000 for it to continue. Audio
Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Country Life - The founders of a new vege box venture in Ōtaki will be telling people to just pay what they can for a weekly supply of leafy greens. Audio
Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible… Audio
Wellbeing programme 'grateful for rural New Zealand'
Rural Change founder Elle Perriam is proud of the efforts of rural New Zealand to help those who need it most. Audio
Country Life for Friday 1 September 2023
Just pay us what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower, Home of the working horse, Wellbeing programme "Incredibly grateful for rural New Zealand" and On the Farm - a wrap of conditions on farms and… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Nelson is a picture, positive mindsets are coming back in Hawkes Bay and there's a feeling that a genuine spring is around the corner. August's farming conditions around the country. Audio
High commodities, cyclone damage lead to $9m loss for Pāmu
State-owned farming enterprise Pāmu is staying optimistic about the future in light of falling profits.
