Livestock
Black Hawk Up - fixing fences and feeding stock
Light planes and helicopters are among the workhorses helping in the cyclone recovery effort. Hundreds of kilometres of farm fences need fixing and donated feed is leaving as fast as it's being… Audio
Will Halliday on dealing with livestock during disaster
Many farmers and people living rurally will be dealing with the issue of flood-stricken animals. Will Halliday of Beef and Lamb NZ has some tips for those handling stressed livestock. Audio
The Week in Detail: AI, party presidents, and food banks
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Detail: Cattle disease
Foot-and-mouth disease could topple the livestock industry. Can we keep it out? Audio
Seasoned livestock saleyards still serving local farmers
Country Life is at one of the oldest saleyards in the country watching sheep and cattle go under the hammer and meeting the team who run weekly auctions at Coalgate. Audio
Keeping a close eye on foot and mouth
Authorities are seeking to reassure farmers about the threat of foot and mouth disease for New Zealand livestock. Biosecurity New Zealand's Deputy Director-General, Stuart Anderson says vaccines here… Audio
Far North mayor calls in cavalry for feral canine cull
Far North Mayor John Carter is calling on the Defence Force to deal with feral dogs savaging livestock in his district, with fears someone could be killed if the pack is not brought under control.
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Cats costing billions each year by spreading diseases
Diseases transmitted by cats costs the Australian economy more than A$6 billion annually. This news is bad for New Zealand, too, with 45% of Kiwi households having at least one cat. Professor Sarah… Audio
The 90s File - Matt Beck
Originally from Oklahoma, Matt is a PhD student at Lincoln University. He's working with Callaghan Innovation and Agriseeds on promoting better health and nutrition for dairy cows, sheep and deer. Audio
Livestock Auctions go Virtual due to Covid Lockdown
An online auction platform is working with several livestock agencies to ensure sheep, lambs, dairy cows, cattle and deer can be bought and sold during the Covid 19 lockdown period. Bidr manager Tania… Audio
Drought in Fiji
A prolonged dry spell in rural Fiji has small landowners struggling to survive. A severe water shortage means it's only available for household use, not farming. Livestock are being sold and vegetable… Audio
Cattle rustling bill passes first reading
A bill to introduce harsher penalties for livestock rustlers has passed its first reading in the House. Audio
Should meat be on the menu?
Australian author and journalist David Mason-Jones is selling copies of his book 'Should meat be on the menu?' at the Te Mania Angus Bull Sale in North Canterbury. The book explores the widely held… Audio
Livestock company denies it's bullying in doubling payment time
A big rural company is making its main suppliers wait longer to be paid - and that's spurred one of them to accuse it of bullying. Livestock Improvement Corporation will from this month take 60 days… Audio
Govt backs Saudi sheep deal despite critical AG report
The Government still backs its controversial Saudi sheep deal, despite the Auditor General finding it lacked transparency. After a lengthy investigation Lyn Provost has cleared the Government of any… Audio
Flies as feed
A less confronting way of introducing insects into our food chain could be to feed them to the animals we eat. Bryan Lessard is an insect specialist at Australia's Commonwealth Scientific and… Audio
Dairy Cow population slumps to 10 year low
The number of dairy cows in New Zealand has falled to a ten year low - reflecting leaner times in the industry. Audio