Farming
Topdresser notches up major milestone in 'tractor of the skies'
Aerial topdresser John Bargh has notched up 30,000 hours in the air in nearly five decades spreading fert on hill country farms. Despite tough economic times, his passion for flying remains.
Green shoots showing for grower two years after Cyclone Gabrielle
When Cyclone Gabrielle, fourth-generation orchardist Cameron Taylor sprang into action rescuing people from rooftops in his Taylor Corporation helicopter.
Green shoots showing for grower two years after Cyclone Gabriel
When Cyclone Gabrielle hit two years ago, 4th generation orchardist Cameron Taylor sprang into action rescuing people from rooftops in his Taylor Corporation helicopter. Since then it's been non-stop… Audio
'Tractor of the skies' pilot notches up major milestone
Aerial topdresser John Bargh is preparing for another season up in the air. He's spent nearly five decades in the skies spreading fert on hill country farms and says this season has been as tough as… Audio
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from cattle
Red seaweed - grown in Bluff - significantly reduces methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment, scientists say.
Gut fixing seaweed cuts methane emissions from gassy cattle
Red seaweed grown in Bluff has been shown to significantly reduce methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects to the animals, their products or the environment. Audio
Country Life for Friday 14 February 2025
Country Life this week heads inside a Hawke's Bay packhouse and orchard once covered in millions of litres of silt after Cyclone Gabrielle, meets a topdressing pilot who's still flying after nearly… Audio
'The scars will always be there': Farmers reflect on two years post Cyclone Gabrielle
While many have begun to move on from the cyclone, Ian and Helen Burgess remain in limbo.
Agribusiness told to pay nearly $450,000 after worker crushed to death
WorkSafe is urging farmers to ensure tractors and farm vehicles move around indoor barns safely.
Strong December helps red meat exports top $9.8 billion for year
However, red meat exporters had to deal with "challenging market conditions" in early 2024.
Te Kuiti man takes home over $20,000 for sub 20 second shear
Kiwi shearer Jack Fagan joined Jesse to discuss winning shearing's biggest cash prize. Audio
Desert Road closure puts tiny town's biggest event on the map
Organisers are anticipating the shutdown will bring even more people flocking through the gates.
Land deal in controversial Canterbury waste-to-energy plant proposal falls over
A land deal as part of a controversial waste-to-energy plant proposal in South Canterbury has fallen over.
Full circle composting on a Tararua dairy farm
The team at Waka Dairies near Dannevirke is turning waste from milking cows into fertiliser that can be worked back into the farm.
