The Rural Roundup | Full Show October 19th

National's announcement of a scheme to build water storage projects is being welcomed by Federated Farmers, saying reliable access to water is vital for farming's future and New Zealand's economic success.

President for Federated Farmers Colin Hurst says that water storage is critical infrastructure that can help farmers build resilience, grow their businesses and respond to changing land use opportunities.

National's announcement includes $300 million in concessional loans, a long-term national water infrastructure pipeline and a national water storage register.

Regions that have been prioritised are Northland, Tairawhiti, Hawke's Bay, Waitarapa and Canterbury.

Applications are now open for Horticulture New Zealand's 2027 scholarship programme.

Every year the organisation offers a range of scholarships to students studying in New Zealand towards undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

Horticulture New Zealand Chief Executive Kate Scott said applications are invited from students with a particular interest in the commercial fruit and vegetable sector.

Three postgraduate scholarships, each worth $10,000, are available this year for students undertaking postgraduate study focused on innovation and tackling challenges critical to the horticulture industry's future success.

Applications for all the scholarships close on Tuesday, December 1st.

And in sports news, for the international six-day enduro teams in Europe, the women's team finished fourth, New Zealand's best trophy team placing in history.

Made up by Rachel Archer, Bailey Newbold and Charlotte Knight, an incredible performance from our riders in extremely tough conditions in Portugal.

The junior trophy team, made up by Blake Affleck, Ashton White and Thomas Easton, made it into the top 10, which is great stuff from that team as well.

And that is your World Roundup news for today.

National's announcement of a scheme to build water storage projects is being welcomed by Federated Farmers, saying reliable access to water is vital for farming's future and New Zealand's economic success.

President for Federated Farmers Colin Hurst says that water storage is critical infrastructure that can help farmers build resilience, grow their businesses and respond to changing land use opportunities.

National's announcement includes $300 million in concessional loans, a long-term national water infrastructure pipeline and a national water storage register.

Regions that have been prioritised are Northland, Tairawhiti, Hawke's Bay, Waitarapa and Canterbury.

Applications are now open for Horticulture New Zealand's 2027 scholarship programme.

Every year the organisation offers a range of scholarships to students studying in New Zealand towards undergraduate or postgraduate degrees.

Horticulture New Zealand Chief Executive Kate Scott said applications are invited from students with a particular interest in the commercial fruit and vegetable sector.

Three postgraduate scholarships, each worth $10,000, are available this year for students undertaking postgraduate study focused on innovation and tackling challenges critical to the horticulture industry's future success.

Applications for all the scholarships close on Tuesday, December 1st.

And in sports news, for the international six-day enduro teams in Europe, the women's team finished fourth, New Zealand's best trophy team placing in history.

Made up by Rachel Archer, Bailey Newbold and Charlotte Knight, an incredible performance from our riders in extremely tough conditions in Portugal.

The junior trophy team, made up by Blake Affleck, Ashton White and Thomas Easton, made it into the top 10, which is great stuff from that team as well.

And that is your World Roundup news for today.