Farming
'Rural, rustic and exploiting my mother's talents'
A vintage photo of a little girl called Molly Mabel sits above racks of pint-sized traditional woollen jumpers, booties and beanies in a Hunterville shop. Who was Molly and how is she helping to warm… Audio
A doctor, an island and oil: The olive journey of Peter Crelinsten
Twenty-five years ago on a Mediterranean island a retired doctor learnt about olives. Now he's brought that knowledge, and the pursuit of their health benefits, to Kerikeri at Puketi Olive Farm. Audio
'The prettiest showgrounds in NZ' setting for oldest country show
Thousands are expected through the gates as New Zealand's oldest agricultural show returns to Northland today.
'The first thing I did was collect seeds'
89-year-old Fraser Ross has been restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly half a century. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck the district in 1975. Video, Audio
Rural News Wrap
A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy. Audio
Country Life for Friday 10 November 2023
Country Life meets 89-year-old Fraser Ross, who has been lovingly restoring a podocarp forest remnant for nearly 50 years. Arowhenua Bush near Temuka was damaged after a severe norwesterly gale struck… Audio
Midday Rural News for 10 November 2023
A new study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal has found heart attack patients presenting at urban hospitals receive more timely care than those at rural or smaller urban hospitals.
Monique… Audio
Fonterra adopts emissions 'intensity' reduction target
Fonterra has announced plans for a 30 percent intensity reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030 - but not an absolute reduction.
Young Horticulturist of the Year - Meryn Whitehead
Each year young horticulturists from around the country battle it out for the title of 'Young Horticulturist of the Year'. Meryn Whitehead is 2022 winner. She speaks to Jesse. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 November 2023
Dairy giant Fonterra wants a 30 percent intensity reduction in on-farm emissions by 2030.
Monique Steele has the rural news. Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 November 2023
East Coast farmers are facing more heavy rain, but no reports of any major damage so far, after the heavy deluge around Wairoa overnight - although there are reports farmland has slipped and some… Audio
From selling vodka to farming in the high country
For 30 years, the closest Justine and Geoff Ross had come to cows was two cowhide chairs in their Auckland living room. Audio
Midday Rural News for 7 Novmeber 2023
Zespri board advisor and former prime minister Sir John Key met with China's foreign minister today where he brought up illegal plantings of gold kiwifruit.
Monique Steele has the business news. Audio
Pacific cacao farmers unlock potential of their beans
Pacific cacao farmers unlocks potential of their beans. Audio
20%-plus drop in lamb prices 'harder and faster' than expected
Lamb prices have dropped to levels not seen for six years, taking more than 20 percent off sheep farmers' incomes.
Dairy, horticulture sectors see strong growth in export market
The prices of key export commodities have risen for the second consecutive month, driven by dairy and horticulture.