Eric Frykberg
Midday Rural News for 18 April 2019
An official government report on the state of New Zealand's environment has produced a gloomy outlook. Audio
Morning Rural News for 18 April 2019
A brief update of movements in the financial sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 April 2019
Reforms proposed for overseas investment could make farmers advertise their properties more thoroughly than they do now if they want to sell to a foreign buyer. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 April 2019
The Minister for Land Information insists ending Tenure Review will help preserve biodiversity and landscape values for High Country land and other special regions farmed under pastoral leases from… Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 April 2019
Rabobank's monthly agribusiness report for April says the spread of African Swine Fever in China is proving a boon for New Zealand exporters. Audio
Fully renewable NZ electricity by 2035 too expensive - analysis
The government is about to find out that its plan for 100 percent renewable electricity by 2035 is prohibitively expensive. The pledge is part of Labour's confidence and supply agreement with the… Audio
Midday Rural News for 12 April 2019
Horticulture New Zealand says it supports the suspension of citrus imports from the US, after fruit fly larvae was found in a consignment of oranges from the country. Audio
Midday Rural News for 11 April 2019
New greenhouse gas figures from the Ministry for the Environment show methane emissions from agriculture stabilising and forestry remaining vital on environmental grounds. Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 April 2019
Farmers who feel let down by the Government on gun control might have an option of getting together to form their own hunting groups with access to prohibited firearms. Audio
Midday Rural News for 5 April 2019
Labour shortages are continuing to hamper the fruit industry. An official seasonal labour shortage declaration has been extended in Hawke's Bay, and one is being declared in Bay of Plenty. Audio
Midday Rural News for 4 April 2019
The Minister of Agriculture says he's comfortable that there's policy in place to protect the wellbeing of live animals being exported. Audio
Midday Rural News for 3 April 2019
Improved sentiment among the nation's dairy farmers has seen a lift in rural confidence, according to Rabobank's latest quarterly survey. Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 April 2019
New evidence is emerging of a booming forestry sector. Last month's MPI report on primary sector exports put 2018 forestry sales at a record high. Audio
Midday Rural News for 29 March 2019
Westland Milk Products is declining to comment on public criticism from the Minister of Agriculture this morning. Audio