Horticulture
From the Archives - growing plants helps addicts' recovery
Country Life visited Nova Trust's farm near Christchurch where the charity is helping rehabilitate addicts through horticulture. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
A round-up of conditions on farms and orchards around the country Audio
The not so glamorous life of flower farming
Kate Briant, of The Rural Florist, on how growing flowers helps her juggle a busy young family while keeping her close to her roots in horticulture. Audio
The next generation of land girls
Girls who Grow: The new education programme helping empower the next generation of wahine in agriculture recently launched across the wider Wellington and Horowhenua region targetting girls from urban… Audio
Dig This - Grow Hub ignites teens' interest in horticulture
Ag classes at school sometimes get a bad rap but a new learning hub at a Bay of Plenty college is turning that around. Teens in the heart of kiwifruit country are being trained up for a career in… Audio
On the Farm for 4 October 2024
A monthly look at conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio
From steering tractors to the helm of Leaderbrand _replacer_
Richard Burke, the man behind one of New Zealand's biggest horticulture groups, is looking forward to returning the reigns to the family which founded the business as it celebrates 50 years. Audio
From selling shoes in China to sprouting microgreens in Te Puke
Kali sold shoes in China before coming to NZ. She discovered her green fingers just out of Te Puke where she has joined forces with her daughter to grow microgreens. Audio
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
It's been a kind winter for most North Island farmers now busy with lambing and calving, with warmer temperatures and plenty of rain helping to keep the grass growing. Meanwhile sheep farmers in the… Audio
Tropical fruit tree seedlings in high demand as climate changes
Warmer weather means people can now grow fruits like pawpaw and bananas as far south as Invercargill. Audio
Tropical fruit tree seedlings in high demand as climate changes
Warmer weather means people can now grow fruits like pawpaw and bananas as far south as Invercargill.
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