Farming
More than 100,000 expected at Fieldays as agriculture booms
The dairy sector is booming, red meat exports are up, and farmers got a boost in the Budget. Audio
Soil to salads: Scientists issue warning over microplastics
A new study has stressed that agricultural soils now hold around 23 times more microplastics than oceans or waterways.
Te Tai Tokerau comes out on top at 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy awards
The Excellence in Māori Sheep and Beef Farming and the Young Māori Farmer awards both went to Northland-based farmers.
Calls for government to unlock KiwiSaver to buy farms
There have been calls for the government to unlock KiwiSaver so the funds can be used to buy a first farm, not just a house. At the moment if you have been contributing to KiwiSaver for three years… Audio
Bob's berry farm - thorny, thrifty and thriving
Bob Teal's resourcefulness has allowed him to keep growing a niche range of berries into his 80s.
Save our Sheep campaign erects billboards near Beehive
Billboards have gone up in full view of the Beehive and government offices in Wellington in a bold message to politicians to stop sheep farms being replaced by carbon forestry. Federated Farmers Meat… Audio
3D animal scanning app up for award at Fieldays
Fieldays is back for another year, kicking off next week at Hamilton's Mystery Creek. It's the Southern Hemisphere's largest agricultural event and is well known for launching cutting edge technology… Audio
The small town hunting competition that's helping save lives01
The annual Pongaroar hunting competition is remote Tarara District helps hunters and farmers tackle growing pest numbers, while getting together and raising funds for the local rescue helicopter. Audio
Berry grower Bob Teal - finding a niche and bearing fruit
Bob Teale's inventiveness has allowed him to keep growing a niche range of berries into his 80s. Old push chairs for harvesters and a handy little electric golf cart helps him run up and down the… Audio
The power of protein
Distinguished professor Paul Moughan from the Riddet Institute breaks down what protein is, why we need it and all the things you need to know when considering your protein fix. Audio
Ministry for Primary Industries to review controls for tomato virus
Ministry for Primary Industries says it will review its current controls after Australia changed its strategy to deal with a highly contagious virus affecting tomatoes, capsicums and chillies.
