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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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Biosecurity – Chilean Needle Grass

Sat 14 May 2022
6:37

Marlborough District Council and a community-based group is spearheading the battle against Chilean Needle Grass.
May 2022
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Biosecurity – Wilding Pines

Sat 14 May 2022
6:04

Waging war on the self-seeding wilding pines in the Marlborough region.
May 2022
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Pinot Noir Research

Sat 07 May 2022
7:11

Updates on research projects exploring ways of improving yield without sacrificing the quality of wine.
May 2022
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Regenerative Agriculture

Sat 30 Apr 2022
6:36

A whole-system, ecological approach to food production, resulting in a lighter environmental footprint.
Apr 2022
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Caythorpe Cherries

Sat 16 Apr 2022
6:34

A trellis system which protects cherries and makes fruit more accessible for harvest.
Apr 2022
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Caythorpe Hay and Wine

Sat 16 Apr 2022
6:43

A super-premium, 100 percent family estate-grown wine brand.

Apr 2022
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The Pyramid - Diversification

Sat 27 Jun 2020
7:17

The Dawkins farm, the Pyramid, diversification in the Waihopai Valley
Jun 2020
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Pinot Noir Programme

Sat 16 Jun 2018
7:01

Discovering what's possible in pinot noir production at Plant & Food Research
Jun 2018
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Vinepower & RSE

Sat 09 Jun 2018
7:03

Filling the seasonal labour shortage at harvest time in Marlborough
Jun 2018
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SWE and SmartAudit

Sat 02 Jun 2018
6:23

Creating more sustainable use of water and power on vineyards at SWE
Jun 2018
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Te Whare Ra

Sat 02 Jun 2018
7:19

A visit to a boutique wine company
Jun 2018
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Dog Point Vineyard

Sat 19 May 2018
6:27

A visit to the largest certified organic vineyard in the country
May 2018
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Scion Bioplastics (Net Vine Clips)

Sat 12 May 2018
6:59

Scion research to reduce the use of oil-based plastics in the wine industry
May 2018
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Wi Pere Trust

Sat 23 Sep 2017
6'08

The growth strategy of the Wi Pere Trust.
Sep 2017
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Wright’s Vineyard and Winery

Sat 19 Aug 2017
5:41

Wright’s Vineyard and Winery produces quality organic wines.
Aug 2017
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Sustainability at Riversun Nursery

Wed 26 Jul 2017
6:52

Committing to sustainability at Riversun Nursery
Jul 2017
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Heat Ranger

Thu 13 Apr 2017
6:46

A devastating series of frosts on a blackcurrant crop led to the design and development of a machine that blows heated air over vineyards and other low-growing crops, and is effective in preventing frost damage out to at least a 200m radius covering 12 – 20 ha.
Apr 2017
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100 years at Babich Wines

Sat 27 Aug 2016
6:36

The 100 year old business produces four million litres of wine a year from its 11 vineyards
Aug 2016
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Roosters Brew House and Beach House Wines

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:56

Chris Harrison began a craft beer business to fund a dream of owning his own vineyard
Jun 2016
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Designing for Viticulture at FMR Group

Wed 01 Jun 2016
5:29

FMR Group engineers have developed technology that reduces spray consumption and drift
Jun 2016
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Spy Valley Wines Sustainability

Sun 01 May 2016
6:51

Efforts by this winery's operators in energy and water consumption are paying off
May 2016
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Mission Estate Winery

Fri 01 Apr 2016
6:35

An environment award for a focus on soil health and an Organic Focus Vineyards project
Apr 2016
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Pernod Ricard Lean Management

Sat 01 Aug 2015
6:06

Sustainable use of resources at Pernod Ricard wins a wine industry innovation award
Aug 2015
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Tohu Wines

Sat 01 Aug 2015
7:20

A Maori owned wine company with a strong commitment to the environment
Aug 2015
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Sustainability at Villa Maria Wines

Tue 01 Jul 2014
7:10

Villa Maria has a long history of sustainable thinking for grape growing and wine making
Jul 2014
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Eucalyptus Trials for Vineyards

Thu 01 Mar 2012
4:13

Paul Millen is trialling eucalyptus trees to assess their suitability for use as vineyard posts
Mar 2012
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Yealand Carbon Zero Wine Production

Thu 01 Jul 2010
8:35

A wine industry pioneer builds a carbon zero wine label
Jul 2010
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Preventing Grape Surplus

Sat 01 May 2010
4:35

Marlborough Wine Research Centre develops mechanical thinning option for grapes
May 2010
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Langlois Grapevine Stripping Machine

Sat 01 Aug 2009
4:37

A machine developed to strip grapevines and save time in vineyard maintenance
Aug 2009
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Awatere Olives

Wed 01 Jul 2009
7"14

Former dairy farmers switch to grapes and olive production
Jul 2009
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Organic and Biodynamic Vineyards

Mon 01 Jun 2009
8:36

Tools for viticulturists and winemakers incorporating organic systems
Jun 2009
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Effects of Climate Change on Pests

Fri 01 May 2009
4:12

A study looking at the possible effects of climate change in vineyards
May 2009
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Millton Vineyards

Sun 01 Mar 2009
5:21

A Biodynamic vineyard and winery
Mar 2009