Securing a stable workforce was top of the agenda at this morning's Apples and Pears Conference in Christchurch. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Securing a stable workforce was top of the agenda at this morning's Apples and Pears Conference in Christchurch.  Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 1 August 2023

Morning Rural News for 1 August 2023

Hawkes Bay growers say following changes the Government has made to one of its cyclone recovery packages, they have a clearer path forward.Monique Steel has the rural news.

Hawkes Bay growers say following changes the Government has made to one of its cyclone recovery packages, they have a clearer path forward. Monique Steel has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 31 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 31 July 2023

Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair, Matthew Zonderop, says the combination of inflation, paying wages, high feed prices and a falling beef price schedule is putting people off raising bobby calves.Monique Steele has the rural news.

Waikato Federated Farmers dairy chair, Matthew Zonderop, says the combination of inflation, paying wages, high feed prices and a falling beef price schedule is putting people off raising bobby calves. Monique Steele has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 28 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 28 July 2023

The Forest Owners Association says the Government's reset of the ETS is a step in the right direction, but it isn't enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector.Monique Steele has the rural news.

The Forest Owners Association says the Government's reset of the ETS is a step in the right direction, but it isn't enough to restore confidence in the forestry sector. Monique Steele has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 27 July 2023

Rural News for 27 July 2023

A Waikato dairy company was fined over $32,000 for failing to declare hundreds of animal movements.Sally Wenley has the rural news.

A Waikato dairy company was fined over $32,000 for failing to declare hundreds of animal movements. Sally Wenley has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 26 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 26 July 2023

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A Canterbury farmer has started a petition calling on the government to buy only wool carpets.Sally Wenley has the rural news.

A Canterbury farmer has started a petition calling on the government to buy only wool carpets. Sally Wenley has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 25 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 25 July 2023

Huge downpours in Canterbury over the weekend flooded paddocks and created muddy conditions for stock and roads that were repaired after flooding two years ago have been wrecked. Sally Wenley has the rural news.

Huge downpours in Canterbury over the weekend flooded paddocks and created muddy conditions for stock and roads that were repaired after flooding two years ago have been wrecked.  Sally Wenley has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 24 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 24 July 2023

Over 250 Hawkes Bay farmers will receive 75 kilometres of fencing materials, including 20,000 fence posts, today in a bid to help them get back on their feet after Cyclone Gabrielle.Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Over 250 Hawkes Bay farmers will receive 75 kilometres of fencing materials, including 20,000 fence posts, today in a bid to help them get back on their feet after Cyclone Gabrielle. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 21 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 21 July 2023

Since the beginning of June, exporters have been talking about tough market conditions for lamb, and now we have some trade data to back that up.  Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Since the beginning of June, exporters have been talking about tough market conditions for lamb, and now we have some trade data to back that up.   Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 20 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 20 July 2023

Jordan Hamilton-Bicknell who runs boutique butchery, Wild Game, in Hastings took out both supreme honours at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham awards in Auckland last night.Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Jordan Hamilton-Bicknell who runs boutique butchery, Wild Game, in Hastings took out both supreme honours at the 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham awards in Auckland last night. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

Midday Rural News for 19 July 2023

Morning Rural News for 19 July 2023

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