The first proper rain since the New Year has given drought-stricken farmers hope of a break in the extreme fine weather wreaking havoc on their land and animals.But more is needed according to Federated Farmers Waikato president…
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Retiring Whanganui radiographer takes off on tractor trek
It was his last day at work and he was already dreaming about wending his way the length of New Zealand on a 1964 Fordson Super Major tractor, moving at 30km per hour.Graeme Campbell had worked at Whanganui Hospital as a radiographer…
Rabobank Best of The Country – February 22, 2020
This week on the Best of The Country, Jamie Mackay caught up with Rabobank’s Richard Scheper for an update on the dairy industry in the Netherlands.This week’s top interviews were: Dr. Jacqueline Rowarth: Is a high-profile farming…
‘Nasty pieces of work’ : Asian paddle crabs get claws into region
A species of crab described as “nasty pieces of work” has become well established in Tauranga Moana and further along the Bay of Plenty coast. Bay of Plenty Regional Council said underwater trapping across the coastline this summer…
Asian paddle crabs get claws into Bay of Plenty
A species of crab described as “nasty pieces of work” has become well established in Tauranga Moana and further along the Bay of Plenty coast. Bay of Plenty Regional Council said underwater trapping across the coastline this summer…
The Country – Stolen water edition
Today on The Country, Jamie Mackay poses the question, ‘Who would steal water from school children?’On with the show: Lewis Ferris: Our Met Service forecaster is not holding his breath waiting for rain. Don Carson: The…
Jamie Mackay: The Great Hollyford Walk 2020
Sponsored Content | Hollyford Track. Comment: The Country’s Jamie Mackay writes about his walk on the beautiful Hollyford Track Guided Wilderness Experience, where he got more adventure than he bargained for thanks to Mother Nature….
Elle Perriam and Harriet Bremner join forces to empower Canterbury farmers
Two young rural women who have a friendship with a difference will make their first public appearance together in a bid to change the way those in the rural sector think.Elle Perriam, founder of Will To Live, and Harriet Bremner,…
Hundreds of illegally caught pāua back in sea after Taranaki operation
The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) says its fishery officers have released 650 illegally caught pāua back into the sea after a compliance operation in Taranaki.MPI said the operation was part of regular compliance checks…
No evidence of toxins in Northland mass mussel deaths
Testing to see if the mass death of more than half a million mussels on Northland’s west coast may have been caused by biotoxins has come up empty – further supporting the theory that the mussels died as a result of climate change.Northlander…