Rural
Meatworkers in Timaru to find out future of jobs
It has been a stressful few weeks for the 600 employees at Timaru's Smithfield plant after owner Alliance revealed its proposal last month to close the 139-year-old site. Adam Burns reports. Audio
EPA signals reassessment of allowing herbicide US and Australia have banned
Australia and the United States have both banned the chemicals.
'Absolutely devastating': 21 school bus routes axed
Rural groups are raising the alarm over the review and cancellation of school bus routes.
Girls who Grow: The next generation of land girls
The new education programme helping empower the next generation of wāhine in agriculture recently launched across the wider Wellington and Horowhenua region targeting girls from urban backgrounds.
The next generation of land girls
Girls who Grow: The new education programme helping empower the next generation of wahine in agriculture recently launched across the wider Wellington and Horowhenua region targetting girls from urban… Audio
Hunters supply foodbanks with tonnes of wild venison mince
Hunters for Hope's Steve Hill and Adam Kreisel turn surplus venison from hunters and farmers into high-protein food parcels for low income families. Audio
Country Life Friday 11 October 2024
This week Country Life joins the Girls Who Grow programme helping bridge the urban-rural divide and get more young women into the primary sector and the team meet two North Canterbury hunters helping… Audio
Free venison mince feeds people in need
Hunters for Hope's Steve Hill and Adam Kreisel turn surplus venison from hunters and farmers into high-protein food parcels for low income families.
Farmers call on Kiwibank to enter the rural lending market
Farmers are calling for Kiwibank to enter the rural lending market to boost competition and improve loan options. Audio
What's in Section 70 of the RMA? A council wants it urgently changed
A "legal technicality" will cost farmers and add another layer of bureaucracy, Southland's regional council says.
Plane hits fence, helicopter strikes wires in spate of aviation accidents
A spate of accidents in recent weeks is a wake up call for pilots in the industry, the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association says.
From gumboots to heels: The rise of a Māori pageant mum
When Vannessa Savage-Taranaki isn't eeling, diving, or running after her tamariki, she's bringing te ao Māori to the international pageant stage.
Tasmania's largest farm goes up for sale
Rushy Lagoon - owned by the late New Zealand 'Spud King' Allan Pye - is expected to fetch offers of more than A$100 million.
Country Life: Huntaway pup still a rookie on farm
We check back in with Miley the Huntaway pup and her trainer Chris Shaw to see her progress over the last few months.
Midday Rural News 7 October 2024
Seven aquaculture projects have made the governments list of approved projects. Audio
Dig This - Grow Hub ignites teens' interest in horticulture
Ag classes at school sometimes get a bad rap but a new learning hub at a Bay of Plenty college is turning that around. Teens in the heart of kiwifruit country are being trained up for a career in… Audio
From pup to pro Miley's diva days
We check back in with Miley the Huntaway pup and her trainer Chris Shaw to see what progress she's made over the last few months Audio
On the Farm for 4 October 2024
A monthly look at conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio
Whale watching while picking fresh veggies
Ocean views makes harvesting of iceberg lettuce and broccoli a lot more pleasant for Ben Scott and staff at his winter grown vegetables farm in North Canterbury. Audio
