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Extended episode: Breaking down Fonterra’s FY26

September 24, 2026

Join hosts Andy and Sarah alongside Senior Journalist Anne Lee as they break down Fonterra's full results, as they happened.

One more cold snap, then a quieter spell of uncertain length

September 24, 2026

Tony Trewinnard of Blue Skies Weather says one more cold snap gives way to a quieter, drier spell.

Primary sector missing from major party policies

September 23, 2026

Southland farmer Blair Drysdale says none of the major parties have policy that will lift the sector, other than ACT, while Labour and National stick to the status quo.

New alliance unites honey sector

The honey industry has voted a new representative body into place after a quarter-century of fractured industry structures.

Rural governance needs longer-term generational thinking

Author Brodie Davis compared a historical case study involving his ancestor with modern examples including his family farm’s 100-year plan.

Hunting app’s new tool predicts exact animal locations in a block

Kiwi Founder and CEO Oscar Goodman says the biggest factor in a hunter's success is where they look.

Organic sector eyes doubling exports through funded growth path

OANZ has taken a seven-point election manifesto to Parliament, saying the sector is worth a billion dollars and is being held back by a lack of policy and investment.

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Farming at pace

Charles Yule had barely had time to get his boots dirty when he took the role as manager of Whakamarumaru Station, diving headfirst into an intensive development programme. His enthusiasm, attention to detail and ability to deliver results bagged him the title of Hawke’s Bay Farmer of the Year for 2026. Words Rebecca Greaves, Photos John Cowpland.

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