Country Life

Veterinarian Anthony Oswald says parasites in sheep have developed a resistance to some drenches and farmers need to re-think when they drench and how they manage their stock to make sure their… Read more Audio

Milk from Contented Cows, Tirau's Treasure Trove, Worms Defy Drenches and the Regional Wrap. Read more Audio

The Forest Owners Association, Federated Farmers and Fifty Shades of Green give their take on the Billion Trees project. Read more Audio

Tom Welch is tired of dairying and has been looking for another way to make money from the family farm. He’s begun growing pumpkin seeds – and thinks he may be the only person in New Zealand… Read more Audio

Global head of agri-business Ian Proudfoot outlines just a few of the many key issues covered in the agenda. Read more Audio

A selection of farmers tell us about conditions in their part of the country and how they feel about farming. Waikato, King Country, Taupo, Canterbury, West Coast, Central Otago. Read more Audio

A selection of farmers tell us about conditions in their part of the country and how they feel about farming. Waikato, King Country, Taupo, Canterbury, West Coast, Central Otago. Global head of… Read more Audio

Watch Country Life's new Grass Roots video series that follows the day-to-day lives of two young farmers: Award-winning contract milker and jokester, Tangaroa Walker, and Sophie Barnes, a roving… Read more Video

Invercargill contract milker Tangaroa Walker is looking at drying off his herd of 500 cows after a great season. He says milk production is up 15 percent on last year and grass and winter crops are… Read more Video, Audio

Northland couple Robin and Heather Nitschke make relish and vinaigrette with tamarillos from their own orchard. Last year, their For the Love of Tams vinaigrette was judged Best New Product at a… Read more Audio

FarmHand connects young people with permanent work or further education through hands-on outdoor work experience. The 9-week intensive course is run by the Malcam Trust, a youth-focused training… Read more Audio

A Waikato Regional Council sustainability expert, and agricultural economist explain the three greenhouse gases caused by farming in clear, straightforward ways. Can farmers alter their farming… Read more Audio