Farming
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
Country Life Friday 11 October 2024
This week Country Life joins the Girls Who Grow programme helping bridge the urban-rural divide and get more young women into the primary sector and the team meet two North Canterbury hunters helping… Audio
Free venison mince feeds people in need
Hunters for Hope's Steve Hill and Adam Kreisel turn surplus venison from hunters and farmers into high-protein food parcels for low income families.
Farmers call on Kiwibank to enter the rural lending market
Farmers are calling for Kiwibank to enter the rural lending market to boost competition and improve loan options. Audio
Innovators recognised at annual Beef + Lamb awards
The best people, technology and innovations in the red meat sector have been recognised at the 2024 gala.
What's in Section 70 of the RMA? A council wants it urgently changed
A "legal technicality" will cost farmers and add another layer of bureaucracy, Southland's regional council says.
Farms in Clutha still underwater after rain
Farmers are dealing with stock losses and bringing in extra feed and are considering sending cows elsewhere for milking. Lauren Crimp reports. Audio
Plane hits fence, helicopter strikes wires in spate of aviation accidents
A spate of accidents in recent weeks is a wake up call for pilots in the industry, the New Zealand Agricultural Aviation Association says.
Country Life: Huntaway pup still a rookie on farm
We check back in with Miley the Huntaway pup and her trainer Chris Shaw to see her progress over the last few months.
Seven aquaculture projects on Fast-track Approvals Bill
Aquaculture New Zealand says the fast tracking of seven projects will create jobs in the regions and boost exports.
Midday Rural News 7 October 2024
Seven aquaculture projects have made the governments list of approved projects. Audio
Cattle disease detection invention takes students to Paris
A team of students is heading to the world stage with a device they've invented to help with faster detection of a disease common in dairy cattle.
