Farming
All the 'tea' on farming organic native tea
An old airstrip in Whakatane has become home to rows and rows of native herbs which eventually get turned into tea. That's the work of Laureen and Dan Andrews, who left their lives in Rotorua behind… Audio
Farms turn into deserts as drought worsens
A drought has been declared in the Northland, Waikato, Horizons, Marlborough-Tasman, and Taranaki regions. Audio
Drought turns lush Waikato farms brown
Lush Waikato farms are turning into deserts as drought conditions worsen and farmers struggle to grow grass. Reporter Alexa Cook is on the road talking to those most affected. Audio
'It's getting scary now': Drought-hit farmers face harsh winter
The clock is ticking for drought-stricken farmers in the Central North Island who fear if they don't get rain soon, no grass will grow before winter bites. Audio
Bluff Oyster check in
Bluff oyster season started 18 days ago and runs through to the end of August. Audio
Lake Taupō farmer on region's drought
The drought in the Central North Island is really starting to bite for farmers. Lake Taupō sheep farmer Ruby Mulinder spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Beef and Lamb NZ on trade talks with India
Restarting trade talks with India is being seen by Beef and Lamb New Zealand as marking a significant step forward for New Zealand's red meat sector, unlocking new opportunities for exporters. Beef… Audio
Southland show at 'the hole in the bush' still going strong after 85 years
Tuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show.
Talented farmer changing narratives for ex-prisoners
Our next guest is someone with an incredible story of how farming turned his life around. Ben Purua is a finalist for Kiwibank's Young New Zealander of the Year. Audio
Southland show at 'the hole in the bush'
Tuatapere's picturesque domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual Waiau A&P Show. Dairy cow exhibitor Merv Livingstone has been to every show since he was five -… Audio
Rural News Wrap for 14 March 2025
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector Audio
Country Life Friday 14 March 2025
This week on Country Life the team head to a luxury lodge where farming is all part of the experience, and Tuatapere's domain is transformed into a sensory celebration of rural life during the annual… Audio
'From red tape to red carpet': The new market possibilities in India
Geoff Allott, a former Black Cap and co-founder of exporting company Quality NZ, has been in the Indian market for 12 years.
'They get an honest answer, whether it's the good, the bad or the ugly'
Farmer Bradley Riggs has more than just the sheep to think about. He has high profile guests and celebrities staying at the farm's luxury lodge and enjoys showing them the kiwi farming life and…
