Farming
Is 'On Farm Harvest' the future of ethical meat?
On farm harvest refers to the practice of killing animals on the same land on which they were raised. Only a few farms in New Zealand are certified to do this however practitioners say it is in the… Audio
Farmers support Fonterra selling off retail brands
Farmers look to be backing Fonterra's multi-billion dollar move to offload its well-known retail names. Foundation member of Fonterra Greg Gent spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Wholly Cow: Cambridge butcher's childhood dream come true
The Andrews family has gone from selling farm-raised meats at a farmers' market to running their own butchery.
Farmers respond to government's report into banking competition
While some findings confirm long-held concerns, others don't go far enough, say rural folk.
Creamy, sustainable and high in fibre - barley eyes up the dairy aisle
A new barley, bred for high fibre and low waste, is being turned into milk and yoghurt - a sustainable alternative with benefits for farmers and big potential in the global dairy-free market.
From gumboots to storybooks: Farming with a twist of magic
Emma Nowell transforms life on the land into art, children's stories and games, while keeping the farm and family at the heart of it all.
Wholly Cow Cambridge butcher's childhood dream come true
The Andrews family has gone from selling farm-raised meats at the Cambridge Farmers' Market to running their own butchery, adding a micro-abattoir, tannery and tallow production to complete the whole.
…From gumboots to storybooks Farming with a twist of magic
Emma Nowell transforms life on the land into art, children's stories and games, while keeping the farm and family at the heart of it all. Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Creamy, sustainable and high in fibre - barley eyes up the dair
A new barley, bred for high fibre and low waste, is being turned into milk and yogurt - a sustainable alternative with benefits for farmers and big potential in the global dairy-free market. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 22 August 2025
This week Country Life learns more about a dairy alternative made from barley and how farm life influences a Waitaki illustrator's work. The team also revisits a Cambridge farming family using… Audio
Fonterra's sale could earn kiwi farmers hundreds of thousands
The sale of Fonterra's consumer business to global dairy giant Lactalis could put hundreds of thousands of dollars into kiwi farmers' accounts. But it's unlikely to affect consumers' hip pockets. The… Audio
No significant concerns over animal welfare at uni farm
Following an animal welfare complaint, the Ministry for Primary Industries visited Lincoln University's demonstration dairy farm.
