Agriculture
Farming 101 What's a dag
In this first episode of Farming 101, we check in with sheep grazier Peter Crook to find out about dagging. Audio
The next generation of land girls
Girls who Grow: The new education programme helping empower the next generation of wahine in agriculture recently launched across the wider Wellington and Horowhenua region targetting girls from urban… Audio
On the Farm for 4 October 2024
A monthly look at conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
It's been a kind winter for most North Island farmers now busy with lambing and calving, with warmer temperatures and plenty of rain helping to keep the grass growing. Meanwhile sheep farmers in the… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
In Pukekohe, a mild winter weather has prevailed with regular rainfall. Vegetables are literally jumping out of the ground. Marlborough grape growers have finished with pruning and most are on track… Audio
AI-trained laser could aid against weed problem
A New Zealand plant biologist has come up with a laser that can kill targeted weeds using artificial intelligence. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Apple growers in Hawkes Bay are busy pruning trees and pulling out old blocks. Further south, farmers on the West Coast are feeding out silage, moving breaks and getting ready for calving. Audio
Rural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news from RNZ's rural news desk. Audio