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Morning Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 December 2024
On today's episode, the Prime Minister says unemployment is still expected to increase before it comes down and more work needs to be done if the government is going to meet its target to reduce the… Audio
Bird flu outbreak spreads to second shed
With the cull of 80,000 birdflu infected chickens soon to get underway officials are working to confirm it hasn't spread anywhere else before Chicken exports can start again. Reporter Tess Brunton… Audio
Professor of infectious disease on bird flu outbreak
A professor of infectious disease says if bird flu on the infected Otago farm has been identified early, there's a good chance the outbreak can be contained. Professor Nigel French from Massey… Audio
80,000 chickens to be culled after bird flu found on farm
The culling of 80,000 birds on a commercial free-range Otago egg farm in Moreaki is due will begin on Tuesday. MPI's chief veterinary officer Dr Mary van Andel spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Bird flu found on farm in North Otago
Farmers are on high alert after high pathogenic avian influenza - otherwise known as bird flu - was found on a free range chicken farm in North Otago. Otago Federated Farmers' provincial president… Audio
Could biochar be the wonder product for forestry and farming?
A large farm and forestry operation in the Far North is keen to turn its slash from upcoming harvests into something that benefits the land, climate and stock.
Trug-making almost a lost art
Tony Hitchcock has been crafting trugs - wooden garden baskets - for several years using untreated willow or hazel and poplar sourced locally from around Golden Bay.
Turning forestry slash into something good for the planet
A large forestry and sheep and beef farm near the very top of the North Island has been experimenting with biochar from the slash from its pine trees to improve its soils and reduce carbon emissions Audio
A curious approach to growing tomatoes
Meet Anthony and Angela Tringham, of Curious Croppers, the couple growing heirloom tomatoes using agroecology principles. Audio
Trug-making almost a lost art
Tony Hitchcock crafts trugs, wooden garden baskets made from willow or hazel and poplar sourced from Golden Bay. The hardy carry-alls have been lugging veggies and fruit into kitchens for hundreds of… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
A round-up of conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio
Country Life Friday 29 November 2024
This week Country Life's learning about the art of making garden trugs and growing heirloom tomatoes and they'll take you to a farm growing trees, sheep and beef in the Far North. Audio
Ditching the lawn mower and other curious ways to grow great tomatoes
Meet Anthony and Angela Tringham, of Curious Croppers, the couple growing heirloom tomatoes using agroecology principles.
Midday Rural News for 29 November 2024
The Canterbury's regional council has paused some of its planning projects, while it waits for guidance from central Government. Audio
Northland avocado growers hope Australian shortage will lift prices
Last season, bad weather in Aotearoa flooded the domestic market with lower quality fruit.
South Island backdrop as top rally drivers tackle gravel tracks
This year's rally features vehicles from all over the world, including cars such as Talbots, Escorts, Porsches and Lancias.
Schoolkids put buzz back into biodiversity on a dairy farm
Young school students plant habitat for an endangered skink and learn heaps about biodiversity at a nature reserve on a North Canterbury farm.
Nature literate kids
Young school students plant habitat for an endangered skink and learn heaps about biodiversity at a nature reserve on a North Canterbury dairy farm. Audio
Controlling Bay of Plenty's Wallabies
Standing at the wallaby-proof fence in Rotorua biosecurity expert Dale Williams gives an update on efforts to control the pest. Audio
