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Episode 10 2023

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May 2023

Low Cost Native Planting

6'55

The Timata Method offers farmers a low-cost alternative to native regeneration.

May 2023

Non Chemical Weed Management

7'18

A Lighter Touch uses non-chemical methods to control weeds in crops.

May 2023

Matangi Truffles & Tourism

6'49

Truffle tourism is being developed in Waikato.

May 2023

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Plantain Project

Sat 20 May 2023
6'36

A future-focused dairying approach with plantain at LUDF.
May 2023
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Flexible Milking

Sat 20 May 2023
6'55

A flexible milking system improves life for farmers and cows.
May 2023
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Wheytech Bionics

Sat 20 May 2023
7'07

Wheytech Bionics develop a new sweetener from a by-product of cheese-making.
May 2023
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Kaipaki Dairies

Sat 13 May 2023
6'26

Delivering milk in sustainable, reusable containers at Kaipaki Dairies.
May 2023
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Detecting Lameness

Sat 15 Apr 2023
7:38

AI software identifies lameness early in dairy cows.
Apr 2023
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Bananas and Dairying

Sat 29 May 2021
6:34

Evaluating the banana plant as a supplementary summer feed for dairy cows.
May 2021
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Owl Farm

Sat 22 May 2021
7:08

A venture demonstrating the latest in good dairy farming practice.
May 2021
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Southern Dairy Hub Research

Sat 08 May 2021
7:16

Research programmes at the Southern Dairy Hub.
May 2021
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Southern Dairy Hub Update

Sat 08 May 2021
7:00

A return visit to the Hub to see progress after four years.
May 2021
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Carbon Positive Farming

Sat 01 May 2021
6:04

Carbon positive farming in Northland.
May 2021
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Cropping Diversity

Sat 17 Apr 2021
6:37

Hemp growing and cropping diversity at Balfour, Southland.
Apr 2021
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Methane Reduction Research

Sat 10 Apr 2021
6:32

Methane reduction research takes another tack by targeting food supply to the rumen.
Apr 2021
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Trees and Dairying

Sat 03 Apr 2021
6:34

An award-winning farming family inspiring others with their environmental commitment.
Apr 2021
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Oaklands Farm

Sat 20 Jun 2020
6:44

Producing dairy, forestry and fruit produce
Jun 2020
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Appleby Farms

Sat 20 Jun 2020
6:59

Award winning ice cream
Jun 2020
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Plantain and Greenhouse Gas Research

Sat 13 Jun 2020
7:09

Research to find agricultural greenhouse gas mitigation solutions
Jun 2020
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Sustainable Milk Production

Sat 06 Jun 2020
6:48

The dairy industry projects responding to a need for visible environmental best practice
Jun 2020
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Eketahuna Meat and Milk

Sat 16 May 2020
6:52

A farm based meat, milk and eggs delivery service s
May 2020
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Hohepa Hawke's Bay

Sat 09 May 2020
7:08

Farming skills for the intellectually disabled
May 2020
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Dairy Environment Leader Tracy Brown

Sat 30 Jun 2018
7:06

Dairy farmer Tracy Brown and the Dairy Environment Leaders Programme
Jun 2018
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Dairy Environment Leader John Hayward

Sat 30 Jun 2018
6:57

Environment leader John Hayward is promoting best dairy farming practices
Jun 2018
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Dairying and Peat Soils

Sat 16 Jun 2018
6:57

Understanding dairy production systems on peat soils in Waikato
Jun 2018
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Spring Sheep Milk Co

Sat 19 May 2018
7:44

Creating a high value sustainable sheep dairy industry in New Zealand
May 2018
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Bioimprinting with Milk Protein

Sat 12 May 2018
6:44

A potential new use for milk protein
May 2018
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Miscanthus Grass

Sat 28 Apr 2018
7:02

Discovering the many uses of Miscanthus grass at Lincoln University
Apr 2018
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Dairy Sheep for Maui Milk at Waikino Station

Sat 21 Apr 2018
13:18

A new sheep dairy operation at Waikino Station is producing milk for Maui Milk and new genetics for the dairy sheep industry in New Zealand
Apr 2018
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Pastoral Robotics

Sat 07 Apr 2018
7:14

New technology reduces nitrogen losses from dairy farms
Apr 2018
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Rakaia Inc & Hororata Dairy 3

Sat 07 Apr 2018
6:02

A young couple building a career in dairying for a Maori Incorporation in Canterbury
Apr 2018
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Plantation Road Dairies

Sat 31 Mar 2018
7:16

Dairy farmer Kevin Davidson has taken a biological approach to his farm system
Mar 2018
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Managing Mycoplasma bovis (DairyNZ)

Sat 24 Mar 2018
7:21

DairyNZ is helping farmers to manage the threat of Mycoplasma bovis
Mar 2018
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Rabobank Farm Experience Programme

Sat 28 Oct 2017
6:48

A rural experience for urban teenagers introduces new career options
Oct 2017
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Lincoln Foundation Farmer of the Year 2017

Sat 07 Oct 2017
6:40

A visit to the Lincoln Foundation Farmer of the Year for 2017
Oct 2017
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Smart Farm Data

Sat 30 Sep 2017
6:42

An option for targeted monitoring of animal health.
Sep 2017
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CRV Ambreed Low N Dairy Sires

Sat 23 Sep 2017
6'08

The development of a genetic tool to reduce nitrogen leaching by dairy cows
Sep 2017
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Ashley Dene Station

Sat 16 Sep 2017
6:41

Up-scaling research and development at Lincoln University’s Ashley Dene Station
Sep 2017
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Dairy Heifer Grazing

Sat 02 Sep 2017
6:30

Dairy grazing for improved profitability in Taranaki
Sep 2017
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Breeding Bulls for LIC

Sat 26 Aug 2017
6:51

A top dairy farmer in Manawatu provides genetics for LIC
Aug 2017
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Elite Genetics at LIC

Sat 26 Aug 2017
7:10

Productivity gain in the national dairy herd remains the aim at LIC.
Aug 2017
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Levno Monitoring Systems

Sat 19 Aug 2017
7:32

A fuel monitor system is developed for use in the milking shed.
Aug 2017
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Hauraki Plains College

Sat 19 Aug 2017
7:28

Agriculture students at Hauraki Plains College work their own farm.
Aug 2017