Farming

Roelf Schreuder is the production director at New Zealand Gourmet and he joins Emile Donovan to explain. Audio

Farmer confidence has remained at an all time low in the latest bi-annual Federated Farmers survey. So how is their mental health faring?  Audio

Peanut farming has not traditionally been done in New Zealand, but that might be about to change. A three-year trial taking place in Northland is already yielding promising results and some of the… Audio

Maria Lupton, who co-owns and operates a Waikato leech farm with her husband Robert speaks to Emile Donovan. Audio

Shearer Brya Harrison, aka "Bow" Peep, gives lifestyle-block owners a helping hand with their sheep. Audio

Jared Hiakita has been germinating a seed of an idea while nurturing his food forest at the off-grid family farm in Hokianga. The seed has grown into a charity which will grow and donate fruit tree… Audio

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

In Pukekohe, a mild winter weather has prevailed with regular rainfall. Vegetables are literally jumping out of the ground. Marlborough grape growers have finished with pruning and most are on track… Audio

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