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Trees help combat erosion on Hurunui hill country
There's often little that can be done to prevent erosion of farmland, but the roots which grow from trees like willow and poplar are one way to help secure land that is at risk of slipping and…
AudioGuest - Kellogg scholar Rebecca Hyde
Rebecca farms sheep and beef in Scargill with her husband and father. She's also authored a project aimed at building collaboration with farming communities and Runanga in the Hurunui District. Audio
Guest - Kellogg scholar Rebecca Hyde
Rebecca farms sheep and beef in Scargill with her husband and father. She's also authored a project aimed at building collaboration with farming communities and Runanga in the Hurunui District.
AudioCountry Life for Friday 16 August 2024
This week the Country Life team meet the Steenkamp family who are milking it in Wellington. The family runs The Brooklyn Creamery, supplying the city with fresh goat's milk and goat's milk products… Audio
Country Life for Friday 16 August 2024
This week the Country Life team meet the Steenkamp family who are milking it in Wellington. The family runs The Brooklyn Creamery, supplying the city with fresh goat's milk and goat's milk products…
AudioCountry Life for Friday 9 August 2024
This week on Country Life a high-tech lettuce farm in Taranaki, a tribute to the old fashioned dunny, a backyard project keeping blokes busy in North Canterbury and hort cadets in Wairoa getting their… Audio
Country Life for Friday 9 August 2024
This week on Country Life a high-tech lettuce farm in Taranaki, a tribute to the old fashioned dunny, a backyard project keeping blokes busy in North Canterbury and hort cadets in Wairoa getting their…
Audio"They're not just clients they're friends "
Erin Middleton owns the only hair salon between Kaikoura and Amberley. The Cheviot hairdresser, who is also an emergency first responder, says she enjoys listening to her clients stories as much as… Audio
"They're not just clients they're friends "
Erin Middleton owns the only hair salon between Kaikoura and Amberley. The Cheviot hairdresser, who is also an emergency first responder, says she enjoys listening to her clients stories as much as…
AudioCountry Life for Friday 2 August 2024
This week the Country Life team meet a shearer nicknamed Bo Peep who's found her dream job and they explore a food forest in the Hokianga. Audio
Country Life for Friday 2 August 2024
This week the Country Life team meet a shearer nicknamed Bo Peep who's found her dream job and they explore a food forest in the Hokianga.
AudioCountry life for Friday 26 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a farmer who's been on a 35-year quest to breed the perfect cashmere goat.. a chat with a dirtbike enduro champion who's helping farm workers ride their two wheelers… Audio
Country life for Friday 26 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a farmer who's been on a 35-year quest to breed the perfect cashmere goat.. a chat with a dirtbike enduro champion who's helping farm workers ride their two wheelers…
AudioCashmere goat farmer wants to reboot luxurious fibre industry
David Shaw has been on a 35-year goat fibre journey on his farm in South Otago. It began with 50 multi-coloured feral goats and now, through selective breeding, he runs 700 creamy white goats and… Video, Audio
Cashmere goat farmer wants to reboot luxurious fibre industry
David Shaw has been on a 35-year goat fibre journey on his farm in South Otago. It began with 50 multi-coloured feral goats and now, through selective breeding, he runs 700 creamy white goats and…
AudioMosgiel tech company uses AI to help farmers figure out when - and how - to drench sheep
New technology is helping farmers to prevent drench resistance and keep sheep parasite-free. Audio
Mosgiel tech company uses AI to help farmers figure out when - and how - to drench sheep
New technology is helping farmers to prevent drench resistance and keep sheep parasite-free.
AudioCountry Life Friday 19 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a Huntaway pup with great potential to become a top farm dog, we learn about the science behind protecting sheep from worms, a charity is helping to rehome old working… Audio
Country Life Friday 19 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a Huntaway pup with great potential to become a top farm dog, we learn about the science behind protecting sheep from worms, a charity is helping to rehome old working…
AudioAI cameras in pest traps recognise predators and birds
A pilot using artificial technology to differentiate predators from native birds could be a game-changer for pest control. Audio