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Country Life Friday 19 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a Huntaway pup with great potential to become a top farm dog, we learn about the science behind protecting sheep from worms, a charity is helping to rehome old working… Audio
Plea to St John to keep region's ambulance
A petition of more than 1100 signatures will be presented to Parliament urging St John not to replace its Rāwene-based ambulance with a smaller first response vehicle.
Midday Rural News for 19 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 19 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 18 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 18 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Is New Zealand still an agricultural giant?
Stats NZ's Jason Attewell takes a look at the importance of agriculture to the New Zealand economy, how it's evolved over time and what it's got to do with the price of cheese. Audio
Whopper battle: The town weighing up Burger King and Starbucks
A David and Goliath battle is brewing in the 'Corrugated Capital of the World', with mixed feelings about proposals to open a Burger King and a Starbucks. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 17 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 16 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
Morning Rural News for 15 July 2024
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
This Weekend: Young Farmer of The Year
We chat to chief executive of New Zealand Young Farmers Lynda Coppersmith about the iconic kiwi event.
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AI cameras in pest traps recognise predators and birds
A pilot using artificial technology to differentiate predators from native birds could be a game-changer for pest control. Audio
Eltham hotel an unlikely home to war relief project
Step inside an old post office in rural Taranaki and you'd think you were in a grand mansion in Europe. It's been converted into a small luxury hotel, but there's more than meets the eye behind its… Audio
India poses challenges and opportunity for NZ meat producers
Strategic thinking is needed to break into the Indian market, Meat Industry Association's Sirma Karapeeva says. Audio
Country Life for Friday 12 July 2024
This week Country Life meets a couple who have restored the old post office in rural Taranaki and ... a new pest trap driven by artificial intelligence is being rolled out around the Orokonui… Audio