Rural and farming news
Carbon dioxide levels reach another new record in Wellington
Wellington is showing some of the highest levels of CO2 recorded in New Zealand.
'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
Rural communities in Central Hawke’s Bay connected again more than 16 months after cyclone
The council has achieved more than 95% “done and dusted” by the deadline of June 30.
Jacqueline Rowarth: What NZ needs to double its exports in 10 years
OPINION: Doubling exports' value within 10 years takes more than restating the goal.
'It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi Cane
A Kerikeri orchard is having success using alternatives to controversial chemical spray.
Experimental vineyard to help hone wine production
The facility is the newest addition to the New Zealand Wine Centre.
Dairy farming
Henderson Dairy recalls two batches of raw milk product
The products may contain listeria, says New Zealand Food Safety.
'Healthy happy cows and people': Welcome to Jerseyhill Farm
“Michael always makes sure the cows are tended to before feeding himself.”
Listening to the science at Owl Farm
The dairy farm is a venture at St Peter’s School and a well-known demonstration farm.
The Country Radio Show
The PM talks tax cuts on The Country
Christopher Luxon, Dick Tayler, Sir Don McKinnon, Jeremy Rookes.
The Country: Todd McClay on low farmer confidence
Todd McClay, Michael Every, Dr Jacqueline Rowarth, Miles Anderson.
Jacqueline Rowarth: What NZ needs to double its exports in 10 years
OPINION: Doubling exports' value within 10 years takes more than restating the goal.
Matt Chisholm on nearly losing everything and bouncing back
The former journalist and TV presenter has written his second book.
Dairy farms chalked up $86,000 loss last season but Fonterra share payments save some bacon
Expected milk payouts are below the break-even point, a new report says.
What agribusiness industry leaders are saying about the climate, regulation and more
Highlights from the KPMG Agribusiness Industry Leaders Priorities Survey.
Horticulture
Two Hawke's Bay locals recognised for 'outstanding contributions' to respective industries
Taylor and Harding honoured for industry contributions.
'It worked really well': Kerikeri orchard trials alternatives to Hi Cane
A Kerikeri orchard is having success using alternatives to controversial chemical spray.
Sheep and beef
Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.
'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool
'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'
Technology
Experimental vineyard to help hone wine production
The facility is the newest addition to the New Zealand Wine Centre.
Listening to the science at Owl Farm
The dairy farm is a venture at St Peter’s School and a well-known demonstration farm.
Rural business
Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.
Carpet campaign - $2m to get the word out about wool
'We want this audience to understand that you live your life on carpet.'
Farmer confidence remains at 'stubbornly low levels'
Feds’ latest Farm Confidence survey shows it has fallen since the start of the year.
Rural life
'I’ve worn out many saw blades': Repairing Te Waimate Woolshed
Te Waimate Woolshed was built in 1855.
‘So beautiful’: NZ's best pie has been crowned
Hotly contested, these are all the winners in the Bakels NZ Pie Awards.
Pie king Patrick Lam among gold award pastry winners
It's no surprise Patrick's Pies has scored high in this year's awards.