Horticulture
In love with yuzu
It's ancient, niche, sour and prickly - but what's not to love about yuzu? Country Life talks to Neville Chun about his passion for the fruit and follows it from the harvest to the brewery where yuzu… Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Leah Tebbutt, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Future still uncertain for apple grower post Gabrielle
Lesley Wilson lost her home and most of the apple crop just before harvest when floodwaters filled with logs and other debris swept through the orchard in Puketapu. Nearly three months on, the… Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions on farms around the country
Autumn in Manawatu has been one out of the box. As a result, farmers are taking a fair bit of feed into winter. There won't be much work being done on farms in Southland this weekend - duck shooting… Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Rural News Wrap
Country Life has previously spoken about the damage to forest estates due to the cyclone - but are crews back at work? The cyclone has also affected the annual Kaimanawa Horse Muster, to control the… Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Maja Burry, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Crunch-time for Greytown apple orchard
It's a return to the old days for the Cooke family of Greytown who are inviting people to come with their buckets and baskets to pick their own apples fresh off the tree. It's been a struggle for… Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Maja Burry, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle's impact on New Zealand's 'fruit bowl'
Cyclone Gabrielle has devastated fruit and vegetable crops in New Zealand's fruit bowl: Hawke's Bay. Audio
Cyclone Gabrielle's impact on New Zealand's 'fruit bowl'
Cyclone Gabrielle has devastated fruit and vegetable crops in New Zealand's fruit bowl: Hawke's Bay. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of farming conditions around NZ
The effects of cyclones are still being felt, while the added rain in summer has grass growing berserk across the North Island. However, the south could do with a bit more and more supplementary feed… Audio
One step at a time for fruit growers who face uncertain future
Orchardist Lesley Wilson and her family plan the next steps for their apple growing operation after a traumatic escape from flood waters. Audio
Rural News Wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Sally Murphy, takes a look at the week's agricultural news dominated by the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio
"We need help immediately" - Hawkes Bay horticulture giant
One of Hawkes Bay's biggest vegetable and fruit growers says he has grave concerns for the region's food producers if more significant financial help doesn't arrive quickly. Paul Apatu speaks to Susie… Audio
Rural news wrap
RNZ's rural news reporter, Maja Burry, takes a look at the week's agricultural news which is dominated of course by the destruction caused by Cyclone Gabrielle. Audio