Country Life for Friday 10 May 2019

9:32 PM.There's never a dull moment for Waipara Valley farmer, educator and foodie Angela Clifford. She grows 60 varieties of fruit and vegetables and has chickens, turkeys, ducks, sheep, bees, cows and pigs… Read more Audio

9:20 PM.In days gone by, Northern Manawatu farmers haven't gone in for group activities, but now a group take social days off the farm together for the mental wellbeing of their community. Locals Jason… Read more Audio

9:25 PM.With all the near-by pubs now closed, a woolshed is now the informal gathering spot for Manawatu locals on a Friday night. 'Happy Hour On Now For Mental Health' says a sign on the fencepost outside. Read more Audio

9:07 PM.Ag Consultant Phil Journeaux says skinny cows take months to recover and will cost farmers next season because they'll be too thin to be productive. Read more Audio

9:12 PM.The kumara harvest is 95 percent complete and growers have had a dream run. In the South Island pasture growth in Marlborough is up 30 to 40 percent on usual for the time of year. Read more Audio

9:05 PM.Food for Thought, Pop Up Pub and a Social Day Out, Beefing up Cows and the Regional Wrap. Read more Audio