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Expert Feature: The Slow Cooker
Forget about the fashionable, flashy air fryer is the humble slow cooker or crock pot has outlasted many a kitchen gadget and has lasted the distance. Today we speak to Sally Wise, she's authored… Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 February 2024
New research out of Lincoln University has found leaders in the primary industries sector are most worried about the impact of climate change, extreme weather and water quality.
Monique Steele has… Audio
Ōkato's Chocolate Lady - a character worthy of Wonka
Nicci Richards is that rare kind of person who has managed to turn her dreams into reality. Better known these days - at least in Okato - as 'The Chocolate Lady' the coastal Taranaki farmer remembers… Audio
Morning Rural News for 5 February 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining Nathan Rarere from the fresh produce markets is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
Will Stone: Can the keto diet improve our mental health?
The ketogenic (aka keto) diet gets hyped for weight loss, but scientists are now discovering it may also help alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia. Will Stone – a health and… Audio
Raspberry and Peach cake
Today Martin Bosley shares a recipe which is great to use up any old or bruised peaches you may have lying around. He talks Jesse through how to make his delicious raspberry and peach cake. You can… Audio
Midday Rural News for 2 February 2024
Māori kiwifruit growers, which has 42 growers mostly around Bay of Plenty, sent three containers of fruit to Hawaii and this year they're planning to send 16 as they plan to ramp up their exports.
… Audio
Morning Rural News for 2 Februrary 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Healthy produce time with the Minister of Fruit and Veges Mr Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Apricots Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 February 2024
Fertiliser use is down as cash-strapped farmers look to reduce spending where they can.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 31 January 2024
Former farmer and Federated Farmers board member Miles Anderson says farmers have been given a raw deal by decision makers for too long.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio
Morning Rural News for 31 January 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Business playing a part in diverting cherry waste for use in smoothies, icecream
An Otago juice company is investigating yet another way of reducing cherry waste - by freezing them.
New Zealand olive oil producers also feeling the climate pinch
New Zealand produced close to 120,000 litres of olive oil in 2022. In 2023, that fell to 76,000. Audio
Why is olive oil so expensive?
Matteo D'Elia says it's been tough for restaurants in the Italian town of Badalucco to keep up with the rising price of the region's most treasured delicacy. Audio
Midday Rural News for 30 January 2024
Fire and Emergency has fire bans in place in parts of Otago, Mackenzie, Canterbury, Marlborough and coastal Wairarapa - and further restrictions across much of the South Island.
Sally Murphy has the… Audio
Morning Rural News for 30 January 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Sara Lee being sold after entering voluntary administration last year
The acquisition of Sara Lee's Australian and New Zealand businesses is set to save more than 200 jobs.
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