Beef
WTO win backs rules based trade
New Zealand's win in the World Trade Organisation dispute over access to Indonesia's beef market is being seen as backing for the effectiveness of international trade rules. Audio
Talking Bull at Te Mania
Over a hundred two-year-old bulls went under the hammer at the 50th Te Mania Aberdeen Angus bull sale at Conway Flat. All but one sold and prices were buoyant. While the auction was going on, locals… Audio, Gallery
Knock Out The Needle
Marlborough farmer Tim Struthers has spent several years trying to control Chilean Needle Grass on his sheep and beef farm near Seddon. The invasive weed can out-compete pasture grasses and its seed… Audio
NZ wins beef trade dispute
Indonesia's restrictions on food and animal products break the rules, the World Trade Organisation says.
Big income drop predicted for beef and lamb farmers
Beef and Lamb New Zealand is predicting farmers' income will drop 13 percent to an average of $67,000 this season.
Farmers getting top dollar for beef calves
Farmers selling beef calves are getting top dollar for their animals this spring because of the drop in dairy cow numbers, says a Waikato livestock auctioneer.
Beef dispute with Indonesia could be over soon
After years of uncertainty for New Zealand's beef exporters, a trade dispute with Indonesia could be settled in the coming months. Our Deputy Political Editor, Chris Bramwell, is in Jakarta. Audio
India's biometric census and beef trade
India's about to complete the biggest biometric registration programme on the planet, with the records of its 1.25 billion population soon to reside on a massive government database. And despite the… Audio
Slow cooked beef with vanilla and and capsicum
Recipe by Jennifer Boggiss
From Nine To Noon on Tuesday 26 April 2016
A River Runs Through It
Sustainable farm forestry and agricultural techniques, including the careful management of water resources are central to Peter and Jane Evans' farming operation near Timaru. The Pareora River runs… Audio
Satay Beef with Peanut Sauce
Recipe by Connie Clarkson
From Summer Noelle on Friday 8 January 2016
Regional Wrap
The cherry harvest has started in Hawkes Bay and all North Island regions are feeling a little better after good rain last weekend. At the top of the South Island, the huge forest fire In Marlborough… Audio
Regional Wrap
Bulls are finally putting on weight in Manawatu after a long, miserable winter and in the south Marlborough farmers are getting ready for a dry summer. [{topics] rural, farming Audio
SFF records $24m net profit after tax
Silver Fern Farms has lifted its annual profit by more than $24 million in the past financial year, and wiped more than $160m off its debt.
The Apprentice
Seventeen-year old Louisa McClintock has left school so she can learn about farming from her grandfather Graham McClintock on his sheep and beef farm near Cheviot. Audio
Beef overtakes sheep for first time in 20 years
The value of beef exports has overtaken sheep meat returns for the first time in 20 years, according to figures from Beef and Lamb New Zealand.
Primary sectors celebrate signing of TPP
Despite the dairy industry's grumblings about the Trans Pacific Partnership not living up to expectations, many sectors are celebrating the signing of the deal.
Slow Cooker Tamarillo Beef Casserole
Recipe by Robin Nitschke
From Nine To Noon on Monday 5 October 2015