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Midday Rural News for 18 September 2023
Farm buildings have been destroyed, trees are down and power is still out on some farms in the central North Island after strong gusts lashed the country over the weekend.
Monique Steele has the… Audio
Morning Rural News for 18 September 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
To the healthiest four and a half minutes on New Zealand radio - done the numbers and they are Rock Solid - Nathan Rarere joined by our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Audio
What's on the menu for a $75pp brekky?
What do you think a decent breakfast costs - a couple of wheeties...chug of milk ..if you're lucky a few canned peaches on top. Or maybe you're going high end ..so an omelette with all the trimmings… Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 September 2023
Farmers we've spoken to say it was a great debate at Mystery Creek that will help many decide their final vote for next month's election.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Sealord moves to acquire Christchurch-based Independent Fisheries
Fishing company Sealord has entered into an agreement to buy Independent Fisheries, which could make it New Zealand's biggest seafood business.
Morning Rural News for 15 September 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fruit and Vege Report with Glenn Forsyth
Joining First Up from Wellington this week is our Minister of Fruit and Veggies, Glenn Forsyth. Fruit of the Week: Avocados Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 September 2023
The $44 million given to remove silt and woody debris after Cyclone Gabrielle is starting to run low and crews working to remove it have been told to slow down. Silt recovery taskforce lead Darren de… Audio
Food prices starting to stabilise says produce expert
A produce expert says food prices are starting to stabilise, and the outlook for the cost of fruit and vegetables is looking a lot sunnier.
Stats NZ's Food Price Index for August is up 8.9 percent… Audio
Wairarapa bakery embraces Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
A bakery in South Wairarapa is embracing Te Wiki o te Reo Māori this year by offering customers a free sweet treat - so long as they order in te reo Māori.
It's the second time The Martinborough… Audio
Morning Rural News for 14 September 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Bookmarks with Dr Julie Blommaert
For Bookmarks today we meet Dr Julie Blommaert, a genetic scientist working with snapper so the species can survive for future generations to enjoy. She talks to Jesse about what she likes to read… Audio
Plant based cheese development
Dr Debashree Roy recently won the Falling Walls Lab Aotearoa New Zealand competition for their innovative, patented technology for making protein-enriched plant-based cheeses. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Grocery prices up 10 percent, but rises slowing
Grocery prices rose 10.6 percent over the past year, but food price inflation has slowed to its lowest level in nearly a year.
Morning Rural News for 13 September 2023
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Fusion Food - Hāngī Dumplings
A Hangi master Rewi Spraggon has joined forces with Asian bakery owner Amy Seva to celebrate Maori language week with Hangi Dumplings. Rewi talks to Mark Leishman about the inspiration behind the… Audio
Incorporating Maoritanga into wine making
A former chef and first-time winemaker is about to launch a new label that incorporates Maoritanga every step of the way, from vine to glass. Matua Murupaenga speaks to Jesse. Audio
Effects of ban on hen battery farming linger on
Industry reps say they are still playing catch-up following a ban on cage farming, facing higher production costs and building up flock numbers. Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 September 2023
Feed levels are already getting tight in Hawke's Bay, and an El Niño weather system is expected to bring more dry and westerly winds in the coming weeks.
Sally Murphy has the rural news.
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