Farming
Re-landscaping NZ farms for future generations
John Burke and his family have taken what was considered the most environmentally degraded farm in the Western Bay of Plenty and turned it into an award-winning environmental farm. Audio
Kids and seniors join forces to feed earth not landfills
What was once waste is now a resource thanks to a clever collaboration between classrooms, care homes, cafes and countryside.
City to Farm - how leftovers are giving back to the land
Food scraps from retirement villages and schools are heping to nourish a banana orchard and other farms via the City to Farm project, which aims to keep organic waste out of landfill and help curb… Audio
North Canterbury teens Crowned Farming Champs
Rangiora High School students John Lundy and Harry Parish were awarded one of the country's top accolades at last weekend's FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Southland. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 11 July 2025
This week Country Life follows the trail of food scraps from schools to farms with the City to Farm project north of Auckland and meets two young farming-focused youngsters at the top of their game. Audio
'Bad apples' exploiting workers gives brand bad name, labour inspectorate says
Australia have recently revealed widespread exploitation of primary industries workers, but New Zealand may be facing the same crisis.
Balancing between land for food and land for housing
The government is proposing changes that would allow homes to be built on land categorised as suitable for farming and horticulture.
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What makes a bull worth $161,000?
The bidder who smashed a national price record at the recent Angus bull sales says his purchase is "beautifully put together".
Flood-hit farm 'more like a riverbed than a farm'
Work to bolster flood resilience along the Motueka River came too late for one flood-hit Tasman farmer who lost dozens of hectares of farmland to the stopbank-bursting river.
More work needed to protect horticultural land, says industry
Despite research ranking New Zealand as one of the most self-sufficient countries, a spokesperson says there's an imbalance in protecting prime horticultural land. Audio
PGG Wrightson acquires Nexan Group for $20 million
Rural services company PGG Wrightson has acquired local animal health company Nexan Group for $20 million in a move the listed company says will keep production of key farm products in New Zealand.
Hugh Jackson named Young Farmer of the Year
The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday evening after the final event in Invercargill.
Snorts and snuggles at a second chance sanctuary
Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong.
Snorts, snuggles & second chances at animal sanctuary
Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong. Audio
