Susan Murray

Massey and Lincoln Universities have slowly lost ground with farm business management research, but now, thanks to financial backing from Dairy NZ, both are boosting their expertise with a Centre for… Audio

Dairy farmers are enjoying the calm before the calving storm and are very happy their payout's on the move up. Audio

Rain and warm temperatures have fueled grass growth across much of the North Isalnd while in the South Island a few more frosts are starting to nip back pasture growth. Audio

Dairy farmer Paul Bourke has just returned from helping install a water system for a remote rural village in Nepal. Audio

For many Kiwis and international visitors, the Ruapehu region has been primarily known for its winter playground appeal, but now with canoeing, kayaking and jet boating trips down the Whanganui River… Audio

The whole of the North Island is now officially in drought, while in the South the ground is too hard for direct drilling. Audio

North and South Island farmers are struggling to cope with the extremely dry conditions. Audio

A farmer talks about a memorable day saving a hen from a drum of molasses, courtesy of the New Zealand Sound Archives. Audio

Zealong Tea is New Zealand's only tea producer. Country Life re-visits the Waikato tea plantation after almost five years in production to find out who is drinking our tea. Audio

When the drought finally breaks farmers are being warned not to drive down hillsides which they've casually been going up and down for months, because the hard earth pan with extra moisture becomes… Audio

The North Island continues in its parched state, while in the South Island, Southland is a green oasis. Audio

Some rain has fallen in the North Island but more is needed.The pear harvest is about to start at the top of the South. Audio

Forty years ago John Simister set up a nature reserve near Wellington. It was something he'd wanted to do since childhood and ever since, he's been encouraging people to get up close and personal with… Audio

A selection of agricultural news from the week. For further rural news go to the Radio New Zealand website. Audio

Flatpack Farming CEO, Sophie Green. Audio

The North Island is drying out despite rain a week ago, and in the South Island lambs are heading off farm to get processed. Audio

The Hororata Highland Games are an initiative of the Hororata Community Trust. The Trust was established to support the community through fundraising activities and help the Mid-Canterbury town… Audio

Ulric Baumberger has three thousand Christmas trees growing on his Matangi property near Hamilton. He, his wife and young twins arrived in New Zealand nearly twenty years ago and he started growing… Audio

A selection of agricultural news from the week. For further rural news go to the Radio New Zealand website. Audio

CRV Ambreed sire analyst Kevin Hart and David Smith. Audio