Roger Ludbrook
Pine trees to pay for agricultural emission bills
Northland farmer Roger Ludbrook is planting pine trees and reducing stock numbers so he can pay for greenhouse gas emission bills with carbon credits from his trees. Audio
Northland farmer hopeful they'll bounce back after flood
A Northland farmer is hopeful they'll be able to bounce back quickly after the weekend's massive dumping of rain. Paddocks in low-lying areas were inundated with water after rivers and streams burst… Audio
The big dry - lack of rain starts to bite
Parched land, water shortages, fire bans and dry pastures are affecting several parts of the country experiencing drought like conditions - and there's no immediate end in sight. A fire ban is in… Audio
Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland. Audio
Farming leader appalled by $40,000 helmet fine
A farming leader says Worksafe New Zealand is out of control after a farming couple in Marlborough were fined 20-thousand dollars each for failing to wear helmets while riding quadbikes. Audio
December rain welcomed by Northland farmers
It's not exactly beach weather yet but not everybody is upset. The constant rain has put a smile on the face of farmers in drought-prone Northland. Audio
Farmers says govt needs to deal with damaged northland roads
Federated Farmers say the Government's offer of help to storm hit Northland must also deal with the hammering local roads have taken. Audio
Farmers say they need Governmnet support after storm
The country is on track for a 100-million dollar bill this year from damage caused by severe weather. This comes as Northland cleans up after the country's fifth big storm this year - which caused… Audio