Rural and farming news
Report reveals final tragic moments of boy killed by log at Gisborne beach
Oliver Shone, 11, was on holiday when he tragically was killed by a log at Waikanae Beach.
The Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Antonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, J Corkran, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale, C Brandolino.
'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving
'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'
Dairy products take the coastal route to market
Some of Northland’s dairy exports are heading out of the area by sea instead of road.
'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheep
Sheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.
Kaipara Harbour snapper with higher aluminium levels okay to eat if healthy
As long as snapper are not showing 'zombie' symptoms, they can be safely eaten.
Dairy farming
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road
Hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
The Country Radio Show
The Country: Rural banking with ANZ boss Antonia Watson
Antonia Watson, Sir Peter Beck, J Corkran, Nigel Woodhead, Blair Drysdale, C Brandolino.
Wayne Langford talks calving and banking on The Country
Wayne Langford, Chris Hipkins, Chris Russell, Richard Appleby, Jamie Mackay.
Farming at home and away with Hamish Marr
Andrew Murray, Kelvin Wickham, Hamish Marr, Hunter McGregor, Janine Mallon.
Winston Peters on raising Super age
Winston Peters, Farmer Tom Martin, Dave Courtney, John McOviney.
Phil Duncan's windy weather outlook on The Country
Andrew Hoggard, Dr Doug Edmeades, Shane McManaway, Pita Alexander, Phil Duncan.
Samuel Whitelock talks about his new book on The Country
Samuel Whitelock, Stu Loe, Stu Duncan, Ian Kirkpatrick, Chris Brandolino.
Premium
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving
'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'
Fishy claims: Supermarket seafood brands accused of greenwashing
Researchers find green claims on many products can't be backed up.
The science behind Dannevirke's odourless shelter of steaming cow poo
A farmer uses the manure from its 650-cow-shelter to make its own fertiliser.
Ewan McGregor: The advance of the pine army threatens NZ's rural landscape
OPINION: Urgent call for Wellington to lead control of pine expansion.
Large cyclone-damaged farm in Hawke's Bay to be converted to forestry
The Italian buyer of a cyclone-hit Rissington farm wants to convert it to forestry.
Horticulture
Do you really need to wash your fruit and vegetables?
"For goodness' sake, you don’t wash your fruit and vegetables in dishwashers.”
German newcomer sees potential in Gisborne apples
A German-owned company is investing in Gisborne's apple industry with an orchard purchase.
Sheep and beef
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
'Accident waiting to happen': Concern over dog attacks on vineyard sheep
Sheep are often left to roam free in vineyards to help keep the grass and weeds down.
'Perfect storm': The impact of drought in Hurunui district
Feed supply has been sapped bare in the drought-stricken Hurunui district.
Technology
Precision fermentation resource released for Southland farmers
Project lead at Thriving Southland said the paper was about 'informing our community'.
'Really exciting': Commercial seaweed planting in Coromandel
'We are trying to establish an economically viable seed-to-sale seaweed industry.'
Rural business
Dairy exporters in USA gloomy over China demand outlook
The US update notes China’s efforts to grow its own milk production.
Hydrogen powered milk tanker hits the road
Hydrogen-powered heavy vehicles are still an emerging technology.
Foot-and-mouth outbreak could cost NZ $14.3b
The disease, caused by a contagious virus, affects cloven-hooved animals.
Rural life
'Good start': Post-cyclone whitebait ban over as catchers make up for lost time
The season didn't go ahead for most of last year after rāhui put in place.
Judges praise high standards in Hawke’s Bay wine tourism at prestigious awards
Kate Radburnd named F.A.W.C! Hawke's Bay Legend 2024 for contributions to the wine sector.
'My horse thinks better than human beings': Road riders want Govt intervention to stop bad driving
'I’ve been trying to get insurance because I’m going to collect a car one day.'