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The last of the ballot blocks - Wairarapa farm sale reflects tough few years
One of the last rehabilitation blocks in Wairarapa has been sold into forestry, Country Life went along as farm gear and stock went under the hammer. Audio
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The last of the ballot blocks - farm sale reflects tough few years
26 Apr 2024One of the last rehab soldier farms in Wairarapa has been sold for forestry, and the farm gear is going under the hammer. Gianina Schwanecke is at the on-farm… Audio
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A love for Clydesdales - 'They just become your mates'
26 Apr 2024Steve Muggeridge's beloved Clydesdales have returned to Taranaki. Not far from the original family stud, at the base of the maunga, he chats about the changing… Video, Audio
The last of the ballot blocks - Wairarapa farm sale reflects tough few years
One of the last rehabilitation blocks in Wairarapa has been sold into forestry, Country Life went along as farm gear and stock went under the hammer. Audio
The last of the ballot blocks - farm sale reflects tough few years
One of the last rehab soldier farms in Wairarapa has been sold for forestry, and the farm gear is going under the hammer. Gianina Schwanecke is at the on-farm sale and finds out why the owner is… Audio
A love for Clydesdales - 'They just become your mates'
Steve Muggeridge's beloved Clydesdales have returned to Taranaki. Not far from the original family stud, at the base of the maunga, he chats about the changing use of the heavy horse and hitches a… Video, Audio
Support on hand for RSE staff at Tasman orchard
Panadda Chittock is the pastoral care co-ordinator at Thomas Brothers Orchards in Riwaka. She supports about 80 Recognised Seasonal Employer or RSE workers from Vanuatu and Samoa who work on the… Audio
Country Life for Friday 26 April 2024
This week Country Life is behind a team of Clydesdale horses on a vintage wagon, finding out about the increasingly rare breed, and heads to a sale of farm gear in Wairarapa, where one of the last… Audio
Midday Rural News for 26 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 26 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Christchurch City Council reveals $5 million deal for A and P show
The Christchurch City Council has revealed the details of a $5 million deal to protect the future of the New Zealand Agricultural Show - an annual fixture on Canterbury's spring calendar. Reporter… Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Federated Farmers welcome changes to Resource Management Act
Federated Farmers says proposed changes to the Resource Management Act mark "the end of the war on farming". Federated Farmers vice president Colin Hurst spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
Christchurch City Council confirms deal to save A and P Show
The Christchurch Council has confirmed a multimillion-dollar deal to save the future of its famous agriculture event, the A & P Show. Christchurch Councillor Sam MacDonald spoke to Morning Report. Audio
Morning Rural News for 24 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Forest and Bird takes legal action over hunting agreement
Conservationists are butting heads about the best way to control Fiordland's wapiti elk populations, now the subject of a legal stoush.
New import rules to avoid repeat of hepatitis A outbreak
Frozen berries coming into New Zealand will have to meet new import rules, in a bid to improve food safety.
Midday Rural News for 23 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 23 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Made in NZ: Vertical berry farming
Traditionally the strawberry growing season winds up around now. The locally grown varieties disappear. That is except for "counter seasonal" grower 26 Seasons. Chief executive Grant Leach speaks to… Audio
Farm stays an extra money earner for rural properties
Last week the Global Agritourism Network and AgritourismNZ ran a webinar which included people from 50 countries. One of the presenters was Amber Tyrrell, who owns and operates Valley Views Glamping… Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 April 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio