The CountryBusy year for rural support trustM bovis outbreak means South Canterbury Rural Support Trust especially busy this year.07 Dec 01:45 AM
The CountryListen: Nathan Guy concerned about MPI's futureMr Guy talks biosecurity, water storage, MPI and James Cameron's criticism of agriculture.06 Dec 02:09 AM
The CountryMyrtle rust found in Lower HuttMPI confirms infection in three plants in a Hutt Valley garden.01 Dec 01:10 AM
The CountryCall for fishery closures over risk to hoihoNew study prompts group's call for fisheries closures to save iconic yellow-eyed penguin.30 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryKatie Milne: New policies need warning and robust discussionFarmers need certainty from government, not surprises and policy made on the hoof.23 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryMinistry confirms myrtle rust infection in AucklandA fungal plant disease has been found in Auckland for the first time.23 Nov 02:05 AM
The CountryListen: Hundreds attend Mycoplasma bovis meetingWaimate farmer John Gregan attended the MPI meeting concerning M. bovis last night.21 Nov 01:49 AM
The CountryAffected farmer criticises handling of Mycoplasma bovis outbreakA dairy farmer whose herd is infected with Mycoplasma bovis feels let down by MPI.20 Nov 08:47 PM
The CountryChina: Has NZ smashed avocado barrier?MPI says New Zealand is a step closer to selling avocados to the Chinese market.20 Nov 01:51 AM
The CountryRabbit plague invades townshipRabbit numbers on the Moeraki Peninsula have exploded, reaching "plague" proportions.16 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: Nathan Guy on Mycoplasma bovis and Bill English selfiesBill English's constant selfies hasn't stopped Nathan Guy's focus on the M. bovis outbreak16 Nov 01:14 AM
The CountryAnother 1000 cattle to be culled as disease spreadsAnother 1000 cattle on a newly identified infected Waimate property will be culled.15 Nov 08:05 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis found on another farmThe cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis has been found on another farm in the South Island.14 Nov 11:27 PM
The CountryListen: DairyNZ's Dr Tim Mackle on MPI handling of mycoplasma bovis outbreakDr Tim Mackle on mycoplasma bovis and New Zealand biosecurity.10 Nov 06:30 PM
The CountryToxin warning for Manukau Harbour shellfishShellfish toxins on the North Island's west coast have risen significantly, officials say.09 Nov 07:06 AM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: controls put on two more propertiesTwo additional properties in the Waimate district placed under movement controls by MPI.09 Nov 12:05 AM
The CountryAgriculture seen as natural fit for Damien O'ConnorLabour, New Zealand First and Green parties committed to ''agricultural sustainability''.08 Nov 11:36 PM
The CountryNo sign of bonamia in wild oyster populationRecent tests of a wild oyster fishery in Bluff show no signs of Bonamia ostreae parasite.31 Oct 10:23 PM
The CountryBull buyers frightened off by Mycoplasma bovis misinformationMisinformation is preventing South Canterbury farmers from selling their bulls.26 Oct 10:19 PM
The CountryWarning at bovis meeting about intensive farmingMPI says intensive farming of housed livestock could pose difficulties for animal health.26 Oct 10:07 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis cull 'excruciating time' for farmersSouth Canterbury Rural Support Trust says "Step out of your gumboots and into theirs.''26 Oct 09:48 PM
The CountryBuyer - and seller - bewareAn increase in the illegal selling of seafood via Facebook has prompted warnings.25 Oct 08:30 PM
The CountryRay Geor: We all want cleaner waterwaysClean rivers and a thriving agriculture industry are not mutually exclusive.18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryMore than just putting out firesFire and Emergency Rotorua expects non-fire callouts will continue to climb.15 Oct 07:16 PM
The Country4000 cattle to be culled on five farms4000 cattle to be culled on 5 properties infected with Mycoplasma bovis.12 Oct 02:34 AM
The CountryStock trader fined for transporting sick goatsThe goats had a range of illnesses including one which had exposed tendons, says the MPI.11 Oct 02:24 AM
The CountryInvestigations as typhoid-like cases peakHuman faecal contamination thought to be culprit of September outbreak.10 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryDeveloper admits disturbing riverbedGraham Lee admitted to charges of disturbing a riverbed and reclamation of a river bed.04 Oct 08:55 PM
The CountryRare shellfish: Men fined $500 eachTwo men have been fined for taking toheroa from 90 Mile Beach.29 Sep 05:00 AM
The CountryAfter milestone events, what next for WCO?Suggestions for Ngaruroro to be shown off via plane, boat, and car for WCO.26 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryListen: Nathan Guy says National will stand up for farmersThe Minister for Primary Industries talks positivity and politics on today's show.20 Sep 03:40 AM
The CountryListen: Does James Shaw want to be Minister for Primary Industries?The Green Party leader his comment just sort of slipped out in a recent interview.14 Sep 02:52 AM
The CountrySleepless nights for farmer over raw milk scareCampylobacter scare gives Hawea Flat dairy farmer sleepless nights.06 Sep 10:15 PM
The CountryListen: Is MPI being fair to beef farmers?Nathan Guy defends MPI & denies beef farmers are becoming lepers due to M Bovis outbreak.06 Sep 02:44 AM