Dairy Farm
Our Favourite Friesian
Meet Sue - New Zealand's top Holstein Friesian cow. She's owned by Robbie Wakelin and his brother John who, as well as breeding Holstein Friesians run a 300-cow, split-calving dairy farm in Rangiora.
… AudioFrom dairy farming to hemp cultivation
Reefton dairy farmers Aaron Silcock and Sarah Gibson think the future lies in hemp. Aaron is a fourth-generation dairy farmer at Larry's Creek but says he'd like to eventually put his herd into… Audio, Gallery
From dairy farming to hemp cultivation
Reefton dairy farmers Aaron Silcock and Sarah Gibson think the future lies in hemp. Aaron is a fourth-generation dairy farmer at Larry's Creek but says he'd like to eventually put his herd into…
AudioAndy Zax: Stunning new box set documents entire Woodstock
Los Angeles-based producer and archivist, Andy Zax has documented the entire Woodstock festival in a stunning new 38 disc box set, Woodstock -- Back to the Garden - The Definitive 50th Anniversary… Audio
When the chips are down
Groundwater scientists are using John Saywell's Canterbury farm to measure how well buried trenches filled with woodchips and bacteria break down nitrates in drainage water. Audio, Gallery
When the chips are down
Groundwater scientists are using John Saywell's Canterbury farm to measure how well buried trenches filled with woodchips and bacteria break down nitrates in drainage water.
AudioFarming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West… Audio, Gallery
Farming and faith: Southland dairy farmer and spiritual leader Reza-Abdul Jabbar
Reza-Abdul Jabbar believes he is the only Muslim dairy farm owner in New Zealand. He is also the Imam at the Southland Mosque – the most southern in the world. Reza came to New Zealand from West…
AudioWaikato farm falls silent as last infected cows leave
Waikato farmer Henk Smit had to kill 800 cows and calves when mycoplasma bovis was detected in his herd. He has put his property on the market and wants to leave the country. Audio
Waikato farm falls silent as last infected cows leave
Waikato farmer Henk Smit had to kill 800 cows and calves when mycoplasma bovis was detected in his herd. He has put his property on the market and wants to leave the country.
AudioRearing to go: the West Coast dairy farm in full swing
The busy calving season is in full swing at Mark and Debbie Van Beek's dairy farm near Hokitika on the West Coast. The 50/50 sharemilkers, who run 500 cows, were finalists for in this year's Ahuwhenua… Audio
Rearing to go: the West Coast dairy farm in full swing
The busy calving season is in full swing at Mark and Debbie Van Beek's dairy farm near Hokitika on the West Coast. The 50/50 sharemilkers, who run 500 cows, were finalists for in this year's Ahuwhenua…
AudioEuropean Farming Insights
Former RNZ Rural News reporter Alexa Cook is traveling through Europe with her partner. She tells Cosmo about the farming observations she has made in Ireland and Scotland. Audio
Riverside: a community of pastoral peacekeepers
The Riverside Community near Nelson is the oldest intentional community in New Zealand. Most of its members work on the property and share their earnings and expenses. Audio, Gallery
Riverside: a community of pastoral peacekeepers
The Riverside Community near Nelson is the oldest intentional community in New Zealand. Most of its members work on the property and share their earnings and expenses.
AudioRare birds flourish in Canterbury cows' paddock
A colony of 300 critically endangered birds has found an unlikely place to nest - in the middle of a paddock full of dairy cows.
Golden Valleys Turn Green
Central Otago is rapidly changing. Intensive irrigation has transformed once semi-arid valleys into lush pastures that support a growing dairy industry. St Bathans based landscape artist Grahame… Audio
Golden Valleys Turn Green
Central Otago is rapidly changing. Intensive irrigation has transformed once semi-arid valleys into lush pastures that support a growing dairy industry. St Bathans based landscape artist Grahame…
AudioInsight for 12 July 2015 - Future Financial Stability
Philippa Tolley explores how debt, the housing market and the slump in dairy is affecting New Zealand's financial stability. Audio
Happy Herd
Thomas and Hannah Oats are contract milking 350 cows for Thomas's parents near Reefton. Much of their enjoyment of dairying comes from the stock, which is reflected in their management practices. The… Audio
