Farming

A large fire in Waipara on Tuesday got close to vineyards, but there haven't been any reports of vines being lost.

Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio

New research out of Lincoln University has found leaders in the primary industries sector are most worried about the impact of climate change, extreme weather and water quality.

Monique Steele has… Audio

Former ag scientist, Ian Knowles, likes to lead from the front when it comes to sheep and plant trials and comparative experiments on his diverse hill country farm. Audio

A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Susan Murray. Audio

Country Life goes bananas, meets an award-winning Waipara farmer and checks in on Raglan's seed bank. Audio

The Horowhenua Vintage Machinery Club's Harvest Weekend is running this Saturday and Sunday. The club's been pulling out all the stops for the signature event's return. We speak to their president Rod… Audio

Māori kiwifruit growers, which has 42 growers mostly around Bay of Plenty, sent three containers of fruit to Hawaii and this year they're planning to send 16 as they plan to ramp up their exports.

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Fertiliser use is down as cash-strapped farmers look to reduce spending where they can.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

Former farmer and Federated Farmers board member Miles Anderson says farmers have been given a raw deal by decision makers for too long.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Audio

Fire and Emergency has fire bans in place in parts of Otago, Mackenzie, Canterbury, Marlborough and coastal Wairarapa - and further restrictions across much of the South Island.

Sally Murphy has the… Audio