Rural
Kiwifruit crop: No longer 'a ripper of a season'
Initial enthusiasm among kiwifruit growers for a terrific fruit-producing season has been tempered by a colder September.
Farmers hang ten
Eight years ago, an idea was hatched to help address those in the rural sector facing mental health issues. The idea? To get farmers off the farm and out surfing. Audio
Capturing greenhouse gases for farm feed
In a Rotorua lab scientists are cooking up plans to create stockfeed out of captured greenhouse gases from geothermal power stations Audio
From the Archives - growing plants helps addicts' recovery
Country Life visited Nova Trust's farm near Christchurch where the charity is helping rehabilitate addicts through horticulture. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Kiwifruit is starting to bloom in Bay of Plenty, dairy farmers up and down the country are busy breeding the next season's calves, while North Canterbury farms have welcomed some recent rain to break…
The gore and the glory of a rural vet round
Kaipara-based Scottish vet Rory Dean has written a book based on his experiences as a rural vet in the UK and New Zealand.
Rory Dean - a rural vet inspired to write
Rory Dean, graduated as a vet from Edinburgh University in 2015, and has already filled a book - Adventures of a Country Vet - full of adventures and experiences as a rural vet in his native UK and… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
A round-up of conditions on farms and orchards around the country Audio
Country Life Friday 1 November 2024
This week Country Life chats to a rural vet, visits a farm where horticulture is helping addicts recover and finds out about a ground breaking plan to capture greenhouse gases for feeding farm… Audio
Big drop in meat processing hits export volumes
Meat Industry Association data shows $564 million of red-meat was exported in September - eight per cent less than September last year.
Timaru families figure out next step after meatworks closure
Hundreds of people in Timaru are trying to figure what to do next after losing their jobs at the local Alliance's Smithfield processing plant. Alexa Cook reports. Audio
Hawke's Bay farm to become cadet training facility
The new facility will take over from the Waipaoa Farm Cadet scheme which operated for 17 years.
Morning Report Essentials for Thursday 31 October 2024
On today's episode, a new poll shows the race between Republican Donald Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris is dividing the U.S. electorate along lines of gender, race and education. The poll shows a… Audio
The challenge of delivering rural dental care
For the first time in eight years, Great Barrier Island will have a visiting dentist, which means people who can't afford to fly to Auckland will now have the chance to seek treatment. Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 30 October 2024
On today's episode, the Democratic and Republican candidates are redoubling their efforts in swing states, with one week to go to the election, a new report finds that in Term 2 this year, one in 10… Audio
Rural poaching among farmer's top crime worries
Farmers say rural poaching is one of their biggest crime worries, and they don't trust police to follow up their reports. Audio
NZ Post looks to cut number of delivery days
The government wants to reduce the number of days New Zealand post delivers mail each week. Rural Women New Zealand Chief Executive Marie Fitzpatrick spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Rural workers urged to rest up between jobs
Rural contractors are being urged to think about the 'F' word during the busy harvest period.
Mahi tokens launched in project to regrow native habitats
An East Coast beef station has become a test case for a habitat regeneration project offering Mahi Tokens to fund the environmental work.
