Farming
Methane-cutting cattle vaccine a step closer to NZ trials
Technology that could reduce methane emissions from cattle by as much as 30 percent is a step closer to being trialled in New Zealand. AgriZeroNZ chief executive Wayne McNee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
'Fantastic result': Latest farmgate milk payout may be new norm
The national president of Federated Farmers believes the latest record payout means farmers can be optimistic for their future. Audio
Dairy giant delivers record $16b shareholder payout
Fonterra has delivered one of its strongest results, with revenue up 15 percent, and 16 billion dollars in cash returns for shareholders. Tihoi Dairy farmer Richard Webber spoke to Alexa Cook. Audio
The Panel Plus
An extra half hour of The Panel with Emile Donovan, where to begin, he's joined by Nights host Mark Leishman. Then: why is Northland such a hub for banana growers? Emile talks to a boutique banana… Audio
'Green drought' leaves some farmers feeling blue
The grass may be green on top, but underneath the soil tells a very different story in two regions.
Fonterra still buoyant despite slight drop in net profit to $1.09b
Chief executive Miles Hurrell says the full year ended July has been one of the Co-op's strongest years yet - and the outlook is positive.
Fonterra result: Interest builds on impact of consumer brands sale
The dairy co-op is expected to deliver a strong full-year result with analysts expecting it to be at the top end of the range.
Romene: From sheep to sheet mask
Southland sheep farmer Megan Seator is unravelling new uses for Romney's strong wool in a range of skincare products.
A thread runs through it
Huhana Smith grows fruit and harakeke at Kuku, north of Wellington. Standing on the shoulders of her ancestors, she's growing healthy food and, potentially, a sustainable fashion industry.
The many lessons of the pā harakeke
For close to 30 years, Whanganui couple Marilyn and Marty Vreede have been making paper from leftover harakeke from the district's many weavers, while also helping to revitalise te reo Māori.
The many lessons of the pa harakeke
Whanganui couple Marilyn and Marty Vreede make paper from the leftover harakeke from the district's many weavers. Between processing the strong fibre and pulling sheets of paper, they help revitalise… Audio
Huhana Smith - artist, scholar, activist and farmer
Huhana Smith grows olives, fruit and harakeke on six hectares of land at Kuku north of Wellington. It's a productive testing ground for growing healthy food and, potentially, a sustainable fashion… Audio
A wrap from RNZ's rural news desk
A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio
Romene: From sheep to sheet mask
Southland sheep farmer Megan Seator is unravelling new uses for Romney's strong wool in a range of skincare products. Audio
Country Life Friday 19 September 2025
This week Country Life delves into the world of the harakeke plant and its many uses - from fashion to paper - and finds out about skincare products made from wool. Audio
Stories from around New Zealand and the World
A new tool is promising to revolutionise the way we farm. Audio
