Early Bird Rural News with Richard Baddiley

Fonterra launches climate payments for low-emission farms, dairy farmers lead global cost efficiency race, and proposed law aims to unlock farm equipment repairs. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Fonterra launches climate payments for l...

Strong Asian sales drive A2 Milk to record performance, North Island farmers seek drought support as dry spell bites, and Freshpork NZ joins Meat the Need to boost food security. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Strong Asian sales drive...

GE Free NZ calls for withdrawal of gene technology bill, Canada rejects claims of dairy dumping on world markets, and regulatory hurdle blocks access to methane reducer grown in Bluff. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   GE Free NZ calls f...

Fruit fly controls lifted in South Auckland, dairy genetics group names experienced chair, and record exhibitor numbers for Northland Field Days. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Fruit fly controls lifted in South Auckland The Oriental...

Market diversity drives strong December meat sales, connectivity summit takes fresh look at rural internet, and late starter ready to shine in regional Young Farmer final. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Market diversity drives strong...

Final week for Gene Technology Bill submissions, variable weather slows meat processing, and apple and pear returns crack $1 billion mark. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Final week for Gene Technology Bill submissions The Gene Technol...

Winston Peters targets bank’s ESG rules in major policy shake-up, Federated Farmers demands council funding overhaul, and teen farmer stuns in regional Young Farmer victory. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Winston Peters targets...

South Island water rights battle begins in the Christchurch High Court, final push for South Wairarapa rural ward begins, and A2 Milk opens sustainability fund for dairy farmers. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   South Island water right...

ACC-backed study seeks mental health solutions for farmers, major agri-business hub in the works for Mid-Canterbury, and National Lamb Day prepares for big celebration. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   ACC-backed study seeks mental heal...

Third consecutive rise at the latest Global Dairy Trade Auction, Climate Change Minister under fire for ignoring farming sector, and January weather delivers mixed bag for farmers. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Third consecutive rise...

Primary sector challenges AgResearch funding cuts, Beef genetics forum promises cutting-edge insights, and New Zealand Young Farmers Chief Executive to step down after July’s Grand Final. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Primary s...

Forestry sector drops ETS legal challenge, Federated Farmers push for doubled QEII Trust funding, and Franklin farmer claims Northern Young Farmer of The Year crown. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Forestry sector drops ETS legal chall...

Leadership change at Westland Milk as dairy giant eyes expansion, Resources Minister takes aim at banks’ green lending restrictions and farmers face variable conditionals as La Niña lingers. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!  ...

U.S becomes our second-largest export market, Kāinga Ora revises carpet supply plans, and selection battle begins for world shearing glory. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   U.S becomes our second-largest export market New Zealand's expo...

Global markets drive Fonterra’s power switch, strong wool prices rise as farmers eye no-wool future, and record female entries in Young Farmer finals. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Global markets drive Fonterra’s power sw...

Alliance plants gain China chilled beef access, aviation sector hit hard by farming downturn and energy costs drive farm innovation push. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Alliance plants gain China chilled beef access Alliance Group has...

Fonterra clarifies position on cow feed claims, kiwis back farmers in latest public survey, and deer industry to mark golden anniversary in Queenstown. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Fonterra clarifies position on cow feed claims Font...

Synlait forecasts a return to profit, dairy trade tops New Zealand - Australia ministerial talks, and meat production forecast shows sector strain. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Synlait forecasts a return to profit Synlait Milk is po...

Science reforms set to boost rural innovation, LIC reports boost in half year profit, and community champion wins New Zealand Young Farmers award. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Science reforms set to boost rural innovation Science, I...

Strong GDT auction lifts milk price forecast for farmers, supply squeeze drives wool prices higher, and Julia Jones named new head of Agri-Women’s Development Trust. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Strong GDT auction lifts milk p...

Dairy farmers hit production and price sweet spot, Donald Trump steps back from immediate tariff action as he takes office, and early Fall armyworm alert for maize growers.   Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Dairy farmers hit produ...

DairyNZ hosts online session on Gene Technology Bill, Government’s plan to plant pine trees on DOC land under fire ahead of submission deadline, and Bay of Plenty shearer falls short in world record attempt.   Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond th...

MPI completes first phase of shearing investigation, markets brace for this week’s Global Dairy Trade auction, and Bay of Plenty shearer takes on world record today.   Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   Our dairy industry leads...

Our dairy industry leads the push against Canadian market disruption, award-winning farmer to head Irrigation New Zealand, and New Zealand’s first soil, food and farming festival launches in Canterbury next month. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the...

UAE trade deal opens new markets for red meat exports, Government rules out mandatory shearing cameras, and final call for Rural Women New Zealand North Island board nominations. Welcome to Proud Country's Early Bird - The top things you need to know that impact rural New Zealand delivered to you by 5am, because who doesn’t need better chat beyond the weather!   UAE trade deal opens new...