Farming
Mr Plough
Last weekend, Southland crop farmer Mark Dillon won his fourth New Zealand conventional ploughing title at the NZ Ploughing Championships. Audio
A win for farmers: Wool to be used in new government builds and renovations
Today's government announcement mandating the use of woolen fibres in some new government builds and renovations is cause for celebration in an embattled industry. Audio
NZ's largest farm clear of bovine tuberculosis
New Zealand's largest working farm, Molesworth Station, has declared its cattle free of bovine tuberculosis for the first time in nearly 40 years.
Farmer sentenced to ban, community detention for neglecting sheep
Inspectors found 25 sheep and several newborn lambs recently dead on the Tararua property.
Farmers warned taxes for greenhouse gas emissions likely
Experts are warning farmers that taxes on greenhouse gas emissions are likely to be coming for agricultural exports. Climate change correspondent Eloise Gibson explains. Audio
Call for PM to step in over minister’s carbon trading conflict of interest
Minister Mark Patterson was the director of a farming and forestry company, while participating in decisions about carbon market settings.
Our Environment report gives update on NZ environment
The latest update on New Zealand's environment shows people can breathe a little easier, but a substantial proportion of groundwater is failing drinking standards. Eloise Gibson spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
Plastic wrap producers targeted under proposed 'Green Farms' scheme
A levy would contribute to the recycling of baleage and silage covers.
Volunteers help flood-affected graziers in Western Qld
Widespread flooding in Western Queensland is beginning to ease as volunteers help clear the remaining damage.
Canterbury farmers ask MPs to cut red tape
North Canterbury farmers want to help boost the economy, but say the red tape needs to go.
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
A round-up of conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 4 April 2025
This week on Country Life the team catch up with a Wairarapa farming family that's added sheep dairy to their farming operation, and Gloria Harris, who runs a little owl and morepork rescue service… Audio
Country Life: Conditions on the farm
Dry conditions persist among much of the North Island but relief could be in sight. Grapes, apples and kiwifruit are being picked across Bay of Plenty and Hawke's Bay.
