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Stars, soil and whakapapa - 'We're just caretakers really'
This Matariki, the stars align for Mark and Susannah Guscott - award winners bringing whakapapa and astronomy together on their sixth-generation Wairarapa farm. Audio
'We can grow anything here': Taranaki family's growing experiment
On their family whenua in north Taranaki, the McClutchies grow different crops and aspire to growing Māori medicinal plants.
'We can grow anything here' A family's growing experiment
The McClutchie whanau explores growing different crops, with aspirations to grow Maori medicinal plants, on their family whenua in North Taranaki. Audio
Nick Roskruge - digging into indigenous knowledge
Nick Rahiri Roskruge is Country Life's guest this week. His work in agriculture and soil science have taken him far afield looking at crops sustaining indigenous communities. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 20 June 2025
This week Country Life celebrates Matariki with stories about Maori horticultural wisdom and a couple setting up star gazing experiences on their farm. Audio
Digging deep into indigenous know-how
Nick Rahiri Roskruge's work in agriculture and soil science have taken him far afield, looking at crops sustaining indigenous communities.
Feeling stressed? Cuddle a cow, says dairy farm
Proceeds from the bovine bonding help fund a nearby wildlife preserve.
Farmers, vets say product approval too slow
Farmers' representatives are worried that plans to speed up access to new agri-chemicals won't be fast enough to compete on the world stage. Audio
Chainsaw drone could tackle risky trees
The unmaned vehicle has the potential to make trimming trees in difficult areas safer and easier.
Gumboots and announcements at Fieldays
From gumboots to tractors to camo, Fieldays has had it all - including multiple government announcements and political parties of all stripes. Audio
From generation to generation - a century at Daisybank
Strong family support, innovation and a dash of good luck have seen the Harvey family of Wairarapa clock up 100 years on Daisybank Farm near Martinborough.
The quail kid - cracking the egg market aged 12
Hamish Sturgeon has been rearing quails for their eggs since the age of 11. They're healthy, delicious and it's a fun side-hustle, he says.
From generation to generation - a century at Daisybank
Strong family support, innovation and a dash of good luck have seen the Harvey family of Wairarapa clock up a hundred years on Daisybank Farm near Martinborough. They're banking on a similar mix to… Audio
The Quail Kid - cracking the egg market aged 12
Hamish Sturgeon is only 12 but he's on his first farming venture rearing quails for their eggs. They're healthy, delicious and it's a fun side-hustle keeping the cute little birds fed, watered and… Audio
Rural Women NZ at 100
As Rural Women New Zealand marks its centennial year, it hopes a $250,000 boost in government funding can help fuel its mission to connect, support, and advocate for women in rural communities… Audio
Rural Women NZ at 100
As Rural Women New Zealand marks its centennial year, it hopes a $250,000 boost in government funding can help fuel its mission to connect, support, and advocate for women in rural communities… Audio
Country Life Friday for 13 June 2025
This week Country Life is out and about at Fieldays, meets a boy with a side hustle farming quail eggs, and chats around the kitchen table with the Harvey family about their century of farming. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 June 2025
The latest and greatest in agricultural technology is being celebrated at Fieldays. Audio
