Eric Frykberg
Midday Rural News for 22 May 2019
After years of argument, the Zero Carbon Bill is now before parliament, and passed its first reading supported by all parties except Act. Audio
Midday Rural News for 21 May 2019
The listed dairy company Synlait has hit a new snag in its plans for a nutritional powder manufacturing site at Pokeno in north Waikato, but the company is shrugging off any risks. Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 May 2019
Federated Farmers says the theft of 65-thousand dollars worth of sheep will be very damaging for the farmer who lost them. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 May 2019
A farming leader is adding another concern to worries about forestry's takeover of farmland. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 May 2019
The National Party says Shane Jones is out of line in his attacks on farmers. Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 May 2019
A group of scientists have gone public, saying water quality data from the Overseer system might not be analysed properly and nitratres could be seeping into the environment without being detected. Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 May 2019
The organisation representing Fonterra's 11 thousand farmer shareholders has given the thumbs up to the sale of its ice cream subsidiary, Top Top. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 May 2019
A new scientific assessment of Hector's and Maui dolphins has downgraded the responsibility of the fishing industry for their demise. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 May 2019
The president of Federated Farmers says attacks on farmers by a Hollywood mogul ignore some important points. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 May 2019
Debate is continuing about yesterday's zero carbon announcement by the Government. Audio