Farming
Plentiful supply of fresh, cheap vegetables presents new challenge for asparagus growers
Asparagus growers have faced a tough couple of years.
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
Catch crops help prevent nitrogen from leaching into waterways
Trials on a North Canterbury dairy farm have found that early sown oats and Italian ryegrass are taking up excess urine deposited by winter grazing cows. Audio
Kerry Worsnop on a better approach to policy
Nuffield scholar and former Gisborne District Councillor Kerry Worsnop on how policymakers can better work with those on the land. Audio
Country Life Friday 20 September 2024
This week Country Life meets a mother and daughter duo who's microgreens business is going from strength to strength and they head to a North Canterbury dairy farm which is using crops to mop up… Audio
Reducing splash-back and soaking up the nasties from dairy cows' pee
An "eye-opening" farm trial could help clean up New Zealand's rivers and streams.
From selling shoes in China to a microgreens farm in rural NZ
Yu Kali and Yu Jiang's microgreens venture is sprouting almost as fast as the tiny veggies themselves.
Synlait shareholders decide it's 'worth saving'
Shareholders have voted overwhelmingly to approve a range of measures to restore its finances and save the company.
Shower Thoughts: How do you train sheepdogs?
Lloyd Smith is one of New Zealand's best known and successful dog trialists, and now a highly respected sheep-dog trainer. He joins Emike Donovan to answer tonight's Shower Thought. Audio
Are you a shepherd? The King needs you.
Sandringham Farm, the much loved country retreat of King Charles, is searching for a new shepherd.
Pain relief during tailing is worth the money - New Zealand Merino Company
It will be mandatory for its suppliers from next year.
