Rural
Country life for Friday 26 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a farmer who's been on a 35-year quest to breed the perfect cashmere goat.. a chat with a dirtbike enduro champion who's helping farm workers ride their two wheelers… Audio
'A lot of hype': Powers of plantain questioned
A new study has found research into the benefits of the common grazing herb on nitrogen leaching did not stand up to scrutiny in a NZ context.
Greens challenge maths on ag-tech fund
A Treasury letter shows total funding for the Accelerating New Mitigations Programme was reduced by $48 million, while the government claims emissions research has been boosted under its watch.
'See, feel, touch': How a riverside farm connects with community
A South Wairarapa riverside farm is turning into a rich classroom, offering lessons in science and the environment, maths, language, and legends of the land. Audio
Cashmere goat farmer wants to reboot luxurious fibre industry
David Shaw has been on a 35-year goat fibre journey on his farm in South Otago. It began with 50 multi-coloured feral goats and now, through selective breeding, he runs 700 creamy white goats and… Video, Audio
Tips for farmworkers from dirt bike champions
Four of the country's champion endurance motorbike riders are offering lessons around the country on how to ride farm bikes safely. They're hoping the fundraiser will help them get to Spain in October… Audio
MPI back at Southland farm where cows were mistreated
MPI staff are on Friday back at a farm where winter grazing practices were so bad seven cows had to be euthanised last month.
Rural communities fear NZ Post retreating from farming areas
Postal services are to stop in two Tasman towns next month.
A New Zealand sheep milk company scores a big win in China
It is only the second international sheep milk brand in the world to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula.
From pup to pro: Following a Wairarapa working dog's journey
Meet Miley, a seven-month-old huntaway with great potential. She's the third generation bred by award-winning dog triallist Chris Shaw and we'll follow along as he trains her up. Audio
Mosgiel tech company uses AI to help farmers figure out when - and how - to drench sheep
New technology is helping farmers to prevent drench resistance and keep sheep parasite-free. Audio
Retired Working Dogs charity sees jump in old dogs needing new homes
The cost of living crunch has seen the number of retired working dogs looking for homes explode. We talk to the charity helping rehome them about why they make such great pets Audio
Country Life Friday 19 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a Huntaway pup with great potential to become a top farm dog, we learn about the science behind protecting sheep from worms, a charity is helping to rehome old working… Audio
Plea to St John to keep region's ambulance
A petition of more than 1100 signatures will be presented to Parliament urging St John not to replace its Rāwene-based ambulance with a smaller first response vehicle.
Whopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and Starbucks
A David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World', with mixed feelings about proposals to open a Burger King and a Starbucks. Audio
