Rural
Clevedon - where the water buffalo roam
Clevedon couple Richard and Helen Dorresteyn were the first to farm water buffalo in New Zealand.
Wood, hemp sectors want to join wool in new government construction rules
Other sectors are disappointed they have so far missed out on the government's boost for the wool sector.
Mr Plough
Last weekend, Southland crop farmer Mark Dillon won his fourth New Zealand conventional ploughing title at the NZ Ploughing Championships. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 April 2025
A new report is raising the alarm about the reliance on planting pines to offset greenhouse gas emissions? Audio
Tiny 'green thumbs' produce winning giant pumpkin in Northland
A four-year-old Northland girl has been awarded for her giant pumpkin growing skills for the second year in a row.
NZ's largest farm clear of bovine tuberculosis
New Zealand's largest working farm, Molesworth Station, has declared its cattle free of bovine tuberculosis for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Mt Taranaki eruption could cut off 5000 farms
Researchers many roads and bridges around the mountain could be affected if the volcano were ever to erupt.
Northland farmers welcome heavy rainfall amid drought
The president of Federated Farmers in Northland says farmers have been grateful for the downpour.
Shear strength: champion shearer talks wellbeing
Catherine Mullooly says mental toughness got her to the top.
'Milk from an almond, then why not a sheep' Fernglen Farm's she
Fernglen Farm is a family affair helping people learn more about the benefits of sheep milk, while also ensuring strong welfare standards for their animals and finding new ways to balance the… Audio
Tu-whit tu-whoo - Retiree takes injured night birds under her w
Gloria Harris has been running a little owl and morepork rescue service in Southland for 30 years. "I've probably cared for close to 300 birds," she told Country Life. Audio
SheepMaster: Hawke's Bay farm's foray into shedding sheep
Dean Martin has carried on the legacy set by his dad and is not afraid to try new things - from shedding sheep to regenerative agriculture practices. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
A round-up of conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 4 April 2025
This week on Country Life the team catch up with a Wairarapa farming family that's added sheep dairy to their farming operation, and Gloria Harris, who runs a little owl and morepork rescue service… Audio
Country Life: Conditions on the farm
Dry conditions persist among much of the North Island but relief could be in sight. Grapes, apples and kiwifruit are being picked across Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay.
SheepMaster: Hawke's Bay farm's foray into shedding sheep
Dean Martin has carried on the legacy set by his dad and is not afraid to try new things - from shedding sheep to regenerative agriculture practices.
NZ timber exports immune from Trump tariff hit
The United States was New Zealand's third largest market for timber exports.
Midday Rural News for 4 April 2025
New Zealand's wood sector is feeling relieved it's not facing extra tariffs. Audio
Half a century on organics pioneers seek 'new blood' for farm
One of the country's oldest organically certified farms is looking for the next generation to lead its operations.
