Eric Frykberg

Exports of sheep and beef have risen in value by 8 percent to 8.8 billion for the year to June 2019. Audio

A group representing pork producers in New Zealand says the global spread of an untreatable pig disease is affecting the supply of pork into this country and pushing up prices. Audio

Environmental legislation before parliament fails to ensure a certain supply of food. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Government this morning announced a comprehensive overhaul of the Resource Management Act. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Hunters have joined farmers in criticising the latest stack of gun reforms. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Farming sectors are nervously eyeing Government plans, which could make them pay more to guard against bugs and diseases from abroad. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Moves to toughen laws around animal tracing, and deliver harsher penalties for non-compliance are now on the table. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

The Fonterra Shareholders Council says the 11 thousand farmers it represents will naturally have some apprehension about emissions pricing but are up for the challenge. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Sheep and beef farm input prices have risen twice as fast as consumer prices, in the year to March. A business consultant and Manawatu farmer has conducted a trial she hopes will revolutionize the… Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

Forestry contractors from the West Coast of the North Island have been discussing the drop in log values at a meeting at Port Taranaki this morning. Audio

New Zealand's normally booming log industry is scrambling to deal with a sudden drop in prices, estimated at 15 percent. Audio