Sally Murphy

When news of the lockdown broke, people raced out and got broccoli.

The trouble is, it's getting harder for vegetable growers to handle the demands of keeping supermarkets stocked.

Sally Murphy… Audio

Farmers in the Buller District who are still in clean up mode after last month's flood are preparing for another downpour. The Metservice has a heavy rain warning in place for the region - up to a 140… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Meat Industry Association says the Government's workplace vaccination initiative is moving too slowly and there's been no recognition of the high risk environment its 25,000 workers face. Last… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Wheat growers struggling with lower prices are asking for the government's help. Growers want the Commerce Minister David Clark to look into the lack of competition in the bread-making wheat market. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The labour shortage and freight issues in the horticulture sector have shown in T&G Globals financial results. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Industry group Beef and Lamb NZ is asking the government to crack down on farm land being turned into carbon forests. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The country's largest kiwifruit grower and packhouse operator says the arrival of more RSE or Recognised Seasonal Employer workers will make for a safer work environment. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The government banned live cattle exports by sea in April with a two year phase out period. Southern Australian Livestock Services exporter Wayne Doran says since the announcement business has… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Wools of New Zealand and Primary Wool Co-Operative are proposing to merge together.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio