Charlotte Cook

The growth in dairy exports to China has given a boost to figures for the month of April. Audio

After years of argument, the Zero Carbon Bill is now before parliament, and passed its first reading supported by all parties except Act. Audio

Federated Farmers says the theft of 65-thousand dollars worth of sheep will be very damaging for the farmer who lost them. Audio

A farming leader is adding another concern to worries about forestry's takeover of farmland. Audio

The National Party says Shane Jones is out of line in his attacks on farmers. Audio

A group of scientists have gone public, saying water quality data from the Overseer system might not be analysed properly and nitratres could be seeping into the environment without being detected. Audio

The organisation representing Fonterra's 11 thousand farmer shareholders has given the thumbs up to the sale of its ice cream subsidiary, Top Top. Audio

A new scientific assessment of Hector's and Maui dolphins has downgraded the responsibility of the fishing industry for their demise. Audio

Debate is continuing about yesterday's zero carbon announcement by the Government. Audio

Farmers have been told by the Government to make big cuts in their emissions of methane. Audio

Federated Farmers says a Cap and Trade system for water rights might work but would face many challenges. Audio

The listed honey maker Comvita says it is a six million dollar loss this year. Audio

More and more of Wairarapa's rolling green pastures are being blanket-planted with pine trees, which rural communities warn are killing their way of life. And with the Government's target of planting… Audio

From today, beef farmers will get information on how they will pay for the campaign against Mycoplasma Bovis. Audio

King Salmon has renewed its appeal for government support to move its salmon farming operations to cooler, deeper waters. Audio

Biosecurity New Zealand has been told to move fast so new technology is made quickly available to keep the country safe from pests and diseases. Audio

NZX is reporting falling milk production in March. US commentators are more blunt: the New Zealand dairy season is ending with a wimper. Audio

Fish and Game has been largely exonerated after complaints over a conflict of interest at its Central South Island section. Deer Industry New Zealand wants feedback from people in the venison industry… Audio

Countdown has made the decision to offer only organic Braeburn apples in all its New Zealand stores. Audio