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On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Nelson is a picture, positive mindsets are coming back in Hawkes Bay and there's a feeling that a genuine spring is around the corner. August's farming conditions around the country. Audio
New shearing record set by 19 year old
It's a big week for the sport of lamb shearing. On Tuesday 19 year old Reuben Alabaster, raised in Taihape, beat a decade-long world record of 744 lambs in eight hours by Irish shearer Ivan Scott at… Audio
A milestone marked for meat industry
Celebrations have been held this week to mark the 140th anniversary of the first shipment of frozen New Zealand lamb arriving in the UK. George Berry has been researching the history of that first… Audio
Poignant legacy illustrated in new cookbook
The idea behind Sophia's new book, Rob's Kitchen, was to create a special legacy project that would honour her mother, Robyn, who loved cooking with fresh, organic ingredients and sharing her… Audio
Why eating animals is our moral duty
If we truly care about animals, says British philosopher Nick Zangwill, then the right thing to do is breed them, kill them, and eat them. Professor Zangill is with us to discuss why eating animals… Audio
Movie Review : Lamb
Lamb sees a lonely couple on an Icelandic farm find new hope when one of their sheep gives birth to an unusual lamb. Video, Audio
Paddock to Platter with Farmer Phil
Regenerative land management practices for animal and vegetable production are key for Phil Varley at his small but diverse farm nestled in the hills above Manuka Bay in North Canterbury. Audio, Gallery
Last minute Christmas dinner and top turkey tips
Author of sixteen award-winning cookbooks, Julie Biuso, with her daughter Ilaria have put together Shared Kitchen, named after their recipe sharing site. Julie and Ilaria share a recipe for a… Audio, Gallery
Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Preserved Lemon
Recipe by Julia and Ilaria Biuso
From Nine To Noon on Monday 21 December 2020
How wine and cheese can boost your brain
It's the festive season and people are looking forward to indulging, so that means lots of wine and cheese. And It turns out that this might not be all bad, with research showing that consumption of… Audio
Country Life catches up with advocate for wool, Steve Knudsen
In 2008, Country Life met farmer Steve Knudsen on an extremely steep Taranaki farm he called Vertigo Station. Steve's since bought and now lives on another much more friendly farm. He's still farming… Audio
Regenerative farming for juicy lamb
For High country farmer, David Crutchley, a complete change to the old ways of doing things, has been the secret to his success, and to juicy lamb. Around a decade ago he decided to swap out the… Audio
Vanessa Baxter's top Christmas tips
A new survey shows that lamb has moved ahead of ham as New Zealanders' favourite meat choice on Christmas Day. The poll had lamb closely followed by traditional favourite ham and with beef a very… Audio, Gallery
Christmas Fare - Growers report in on the year that's been...
Country Life's whipping around the country to hear about 'the year that's been' for our food producers. Audio
How to make perfect gravy and carve meat properly
Julie Biuso shares a superb recipe for Roast Leg of Lamb with Orange &Thyme. She also give us some tips for making perfect gravy, carving meat and getting your knives nice and sharp. Audio
Cute as Buttons
North Canterbury farmers Melissa and Hayden Cowan have a small flock of rare black-nosed Swiss Valais sheep. Often referred to as the "cutest sheep in the world" this distinctive breed with black face… Audio
Multiple income streams flow from hill country farm
Diversification is the keyword for Mt Somers Station owners David and Kate Acland. As well as farming cross-bred sheep, beef cattle and deer on the 3800-hectare South Canterbury hill property, the… Audio
Brexit: The Impact of a No-Deal
Jeff Grant is New Zealand's representative in London keeping an eye on Brexit negotiations and what they may mean for our red meat exports to the UK and EU. Audio
New Zealand red meat exports up 21 percent
Exports are up $1.2 billion from last year - New Zealand's strongest result in years, Beef and Lamb's chief economist Andrew Burtt said.
Does lamb and wool's surge pose a threat to dairy?
New Zealand lamb prices are at their highest ever, more than $8 a kg. We talk about lamb prices, and the return of wool, and when cows attack, with Miles Anderson from Fed Farmers Audio