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
The CountryHunting origin of kiwifruit-killing diseaseNew lineages of kiwifruit-killing disease Psa could emerge in the future, researcher says.05 Sep 12:31 AM
The CountryRaw milk 'might contain listeria'People concerned after consuming the affected milk are urged to contact a doctor.01 Sep 12:08 AM
The CountryNew mycoplasma bovis infections 'entirely expected pattern'"These detections are evidence of the programme working, not of unexpected disease spread"30 Aug 03:28 AM
The CountryListen: MPI - mycoplasma bovis spread under controlMPI's response coordinator believes mycoplasma bovis outbreak can be contained.30 Aug 01:55 AM
The CountryManuka honey brings new opportunities for landownersManuka honey processors are optimistically looking forward to spring time.29 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountryClues to mycoplasma bovis spreadSouth Canterbury farmer fears mycoplasma bovis might also be present further north.23 Aug 08:48 PM
The CountryThird farm suspected to have mycoplasma bovisSouth Island farm is suspected to have the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.22 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountryCattle disease suspected on third farmA third South Island farm is suspected to have the cattle disease mycoplasma bovis.22 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryTasered goat case costs almost $25k so farTasering a goat is an expensive affair.21 Aug 10:22 PM
The CountryConfidence mycoplasma bovis outbreak containedExperts ''pretty confident'' M bovis outbreak contained to two South Canterbury farms.17 Aug 04:16 AM
The CountryIrrigators question water tax exemptionsWhy are power companies exempted from Labour's water tax?16 Aug 04:19 AM
The CountryKiwifruit court case continues with evidence from 'ground zero' orchardKiwifruit growers' case against Ministry for Primary Industries continues.16 Aug 03:58 AM
The CountryHard graft ahead to start a new honey-making seasonMany months of hard graft ahead for honey producers like Kintail Honey in Takapau.14 Aug 10:19 PM
The CountryFact or Fiction: Labour's water taxHow much will farmers really pay if Labour brings in a water tax?14 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryWaitakeres may be closed to save kauriClosure may be the only option as one in five kauri now infected with deadly pathogen.09 Aug 06:45 AM
The CountryMPI say cattle disease farms stays at twoIt will take two or three months of testing before the farms are declared disease free07 Aug 05:07 AM
The CountryKiwifruit growers take Govt to court for $376mKiwifruit growers say Psa ruined lives and the Government needs to take responsibility.06 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: Neighbouring properties test negativeGood news for 9 neighbouring properties but further tests still required.04 Aug 08:42 PM
The CountryWatch: Frustrated farmers discuss mycoplasma bovisDairy farmers getting frustrated as they await cattle test results for mycoplasma bovis.04 Aug 03:36 AM
The CountryListen: Mycoplasma bovis - prospect of mass culling 'horrific'The President of Federated Farmers comments on mycoplasma bovis and bio-security.04 Aug 02:46 AM
The CountryListen: Two Farmer Js say MPI 'bordering on farcical'The Farmer Js in their fortnightly face-off and in the firing line is MPI and the Greens.04 Aug 02:07 AM
The CountryListen: Bluff oysterman unhappy with MPI handling of Bonamia outbreakBluff oysterman Willie Calder is still unhappy with MPI's handling of Bonemia outbreak.04 Aug 01:39 AM
The CountryConcern over foot and mouth risk from imported mudBio-security concerns raised about importing South Korean mud for Rotorua's Mudtopia.03 Aug 09:34 PM
The CountryListen: Mycoplasma bovis - farmer says MPI staff 'doing their best'Cara Gregan farms a neighbouring property to the affected farms.03 Aug 01:36 AM
The CountryFarmers frustrated by disease testingFarmers are frustrated as they await results from cattle being tested for Mycoplasma bovis02 Aug 07:16 PM
The CountryLet's hope the mud festival is cleanCOMMENT: NZ is importing mud from South Korea where foot and mouth disease has occurred.01 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryLocal Focus: The virtual world of a pig in a cage'Inhumane' pig farming highlighted in 360 degrees. Made with funding from NZ On Air.01 Aug 01:57 AM
The CountryFishing for fun needs to change: think tankNZ's fishermen are being urged to embrace a licensing fee, but Government isn't biting.31 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryListen: Biosecurity threats unacceptable says Craig WigginsCraig Wiggins is unhappy with MPI's handling of recent biosecurity threats.28 Jul 07:30 PM
The CountryTaratahi takes over Telford campusTelford has been handed over to its new operator.27 Jul 04:12 AM