Farming
Westland Milk Products reports record profit of $55.9m
The sustainable financial base means the company can continue to offer farmers very competitive terms for their milk, its chief executive says.
Wool keratin-based pigment attracts international interest
Products made from New Zealand's strong wool clip are set to colour the world.
Midday Rural News for 9 April 2024
The MetService has an orange heavy rain warning in place for the Westland District south of Hokitika, as well as Fiordland and Otago Lakes.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Federated Farmers welcomes probe into rural banking interest rates
The Primary Production Select Committee has started an investigation into rural banking.
Federated Farmers on methane targets
Agriculture Minister Todd McClay has announced an independent panel will take another look at the targets and report back by the end of the year.
Parliament's environment watchdog says the decision… Audio
Methane science already settled, watchdog says
Politicians could save money by using "comprehensive" research that's already been done - twice, economist says.
From techie to market gardener - 'Getting made redundant really pushed me'
Morgan Kane moved back home when she lost her job at a tech start up. It was the start of her move, with her husband, into market gardening. She and her parents welcome the advantages of… Audio
Brothers turn rivals as they compete for top farmer title
Brothers Callum and Archie Woodhouse have been named the top two finalists in this year's East Coast Young Farmer of the Year competition. We catch up with the siblings as they prepare for the next… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Rain is still needed in many parts of the country. Hay and baleage is being trucked around to ensure stock get the feed they need. The grape harvest is well through in Central Otago with good yields… Audio
Country Life for Friday 5 April 2024
This week Country Life meets a young woman who lost her job in the tech industry and turned things around by getting her hands in the soil and starting up a market garden. The team also heads to Banks… Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 April 2024
Gisborne fishers are taking extra steps to protect Rock Lobster populations in a bid to protect the future of the fishery between Mahia, north to Gisborne and the East Cape - which was left battered… Audio
Sheep race set to be a traffic-stopper in Te Kuiti
The popular Running of the Sheep is returning to Te Kuiti's main street on Saturday.
Midday Rural News for 3 April 2024
Dairy giant Fonterra claims it has a strong pipeline of suppliers from its competitor Synlait wanting to return to the co-op - amid turbulent financial times for the specialty milk producer.
Monique… Audio
Dairy prices rise for first time since February
The average dairy price rose 2.8 percent in the latest auction overnight.
Silver Fern Farms reports $24m loss
The country's largest meat processor and marketer Silver Fern Farms has reported a $24.4 million loss due to suppressed consumer demand in key markets.