Farming
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
From pup to pro Miley's diva days
We check back in with Miley the Huntaway pup and her trainer Chris Shaw to see what progress she's made over the last few months Audio
On the Farm for 4 October 2024
A monthly look at conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio
Whale watching while picking fresh veggies
Ocean views makes harvesting of iceberg lettuce and broccoli a lot more pleasant for Ben Scott and staff at his winter grown vegetables farm in North Canterbury. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 4 October 2024
This week Country Life checks in on Miley sheepdog in training - and joins Katikati College students learning more about a future in horticulture. Audio
Digging up skills to grow food
Agriculture classes at school sometimes get a bad rap, but the Grow Hub is turning that around.
Country Life: Whale watching while picking winter-grown greens
Ocean views makes harvesting of iceberg lettuce and broccoli a lot more pleasant for Ben Scott and his staff at Claverley Farm in North Canterbury.
Transitioning Tai Rāwhiti away from forestry
Experts are urging the government to put more effort into helping the region transition to more sustainable land use and other economic opportunities. Audio
Forestry not to blame for Smithfield meatworks closure, industry says
Federated Farmers earlier said land use change was to blame, with farms being converted into carbon forests at alarming rates.
Greenpeace sues Fonterra over 100 percent grass-fed claim
Greenpeace is suing dairy company Fonterra for misleading customers by claiming Anchor brand butter is 100 percent NZ grass-fed. Audio
What's behind the proposed closure of the Smithfield meatworks?
About 600 people could lose their jobs - and Federated Farmers says "excessive red tape" is partly to blame.
Synlait Milk slumps to large loss after asset write down
Troubled dairy company Synlait Milk has slumped to a large loss after a large asset write down, as it struggled with huge debt, money losing operations, and business disputes.
