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Waimea Water Update

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The 20 year-long process to secure water supply for the Waimea Plain.

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Forever Harvest

6.22

Producing fruit without trees, vines or bushes.

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7.14

An award-winning Waikato cheese maker caring for community and environment.

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Dr Jo Scott Jones, Chair, Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand

Sat 27 Aug 2016
12:24

Dr Jo Scott Jones, chair of the Rural Health Alliance Aotearoa New Zealand, continues the conversation with Roger Bourne about the challenges that rural health services are facing and the technologies and programmes that are enabling new approaches to rural healthcare.
Aug 2016
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Milk Fingerprinting at Fonterra

Sat 27 Aug 2016
7:34

Groundbreaking technology for milk product management has been developed at Fonterra
Aug 2016
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Paua Farming in Northland

Sat 27 Aug 2016
6:19

Moana New Zealand is ensuring traceability and sustainability in its paua production process
Aug 2016
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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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Dr William Rolleston, National President, Federated Farmers of New Zealand

Sat 20 Aug 2016
15:25

National President of Federated Farmers, Dr William Rolleston, speaks with Roger Bourne about the conversations that need to be undertaken now in New Zealand around the uptake of scientific and technological advances that will drive improved productivity of farming in this country, while reducing the adverse environmental impacts of primary sector activity.
Aug 2016
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Dung Beetle Innovations

Sat 20 Aug 2016
7:23

Rearing and promoting the use of dung beetles in pastoral farming
Aug 2016
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The Living Water Partnership in the Hikurangi

Sat 20 Aug 2016
6:42

Fonterra, farmers and DOC work on one of five areas targeted for environmental remediation
Aug 2016
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Aaron Meikle, NZ Grassland Association Conference 2016

Sat 13 Aug 2016
10.42

Aaron Meikle is a senior extension manager for Beef + Lamb New Zealand and on the national executive of the New Zealand Grassland Association, now in its 85th year.
Aug 2016
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Seedling production at Nga Rakau Nurseries

Sat 13 Aug 2016
6:36

A specialist contract seedling producer of a wide variety of crops
Aug 2016
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Candy Dairy Focus Farm

Sat 13 Aug 2016
7:25

After being invited to become a DairyNZ Focus Farm, the Candy's production has grown
Aug 2016
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Mamaku Blueberries

Sat 13 Aug 2016
6:34

A complete blueberry experience at Mamaku Blue
Aug 2016
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Agrisea

Sat 06 Aug 2016
7:08

Seaweed is harvested and processed for use in horticulture and pastoral farming
Aug 2016
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Temataa Intensive Beef

Sat 06 Aug 2016
6:57

An intensive beef system is good for production and the environment on this property
Aug 2016
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Peter Lines and NZ Hops

Sat 06 Aug 2016
6:33

Business is booming at this hop growing co-operative as craft beer grows in popularity
Aug 2016
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Million Metres Streams Project

Sat 30 Jul 2016
7:05

A Sustainable Business Network crowd funding initiative to encourage more riparian planting
Jul 2016
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Grass Fed Wagyu Beef in Northland

Sat 30 Jul 2016
6:15

Members of the Wagyu Producers Group aiming to develop a world class beef value chain
Jul 2016
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Southern Paprika

Sat 30 Jul 2016
6:28

The extensive glasshouse operation producing capsicums for export and the domestic market
Jul 2016
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The Food Bowl

Sat 23 Jul 2016
6:15

Providing startup value-add food businesses a helping hand
Jul 2016
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Waikato Wetland Showcase

Sat 23 Jul 2016
7:02

A couple committed to the environment have created a wetland showcase on their farm
Jul 2016
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Peckham's Traditional English Cider

Sat 23 Jul 2016
7:20

An English couple have brought their passion for traditional cider to New Zealand
Jul 2016
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Southern Belle Feijoas and Capsicums

Sat 16 Jul 2016
6:36

A family has become involved in artisan cheese production from the ground up
Jul 2016
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Wangapeka Artisan Cheese and Milk

Sat 16 Jul 2016
6:58

A family has become involved in artisan cheese production from the ground up
Jul 2016
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Texus Fibre

Mon 11 Jul 2016
7:05

Creating high value industrial textiles from wool
Jul 2016
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Philip Gregan, Chief Executive Officer, New Zealand Winegrowers

Sat 09 Jul 2016
10:07

Roger Bourne speaks with chief executive officer of New Zealand Winegrowers, Philip Gregan, about wine matters.
Jul 2016
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Classic Sheepskins

Fri 01 Jul 2016
6:17

A sheepskin tannery that has diversified under pressure from offshore competition
Jul 2016
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Healthy Rivers and Coastlines in Waikato

Fri 01 Jul 2016
7:28

James Bailey is working to improve water quality in Waikato Rivers and coastlines
Jul 2016
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Taylor Corporation

Fri 01 Jul 2016
6:49

A family owned apple growing and marketing company with an eye on the Asian market
Jul 2016
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Omega-3 Extraction at SeaDragon

Fri 01 Jul 2016
6:58

A fish oil refinery capturing Omega-3 oils from by-products of the fishing industry
Jul 2016
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Improving Hop Cultivars

Fri 01 Jul 2016
6:22

Scientist Ron Beatson has been developing superior hop cultivars in New Zealand since 1984
Jul 2016
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Steve Carden, CEO, Landcorp

Sat 25 Jun 2016
11:48

Roger Bourne speaks with Landcorp chief executive Steve Carden about Landcorps evolving role for promoting best practice and production in dairy, sheep, beef and deer farming, as well as diversification plans for the state owned enterprise.
Jun 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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Kumeu A & H Show

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:58

The changing face of a long-standing agricultural and horticultural show near Auckland city
Jun 2016
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SnapIT for the Fishing Industry

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:46

A tool has been developed to help ensure sustainable fisheries
Jun 2016
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Riverina Almonds

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:52

A commercial almond orchard in Marlborough
Jun 2016
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Harwood Family Farms

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:13

Diversity in a Golden Bay family farming operation
Jun 2016
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Root Zone Reality

Wed 01 Jun 2016
7:29

A Sustainable Farming Fund initiative measures actual nutrient losses under different systems
Jun 2016
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Future Orchard Systems

Wed 01 Jun 2016
7:45

A pan-industry re-think of orchard production systems with Plant and Food Research
Jun 2016
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Doug Avery on Resilient Farming

Wed 01 Jun 2016
12:29

Spreading a message of hope, and high profit-low damage farming systems
Jun 2016
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Kiwigarden

Wed 01 Jun 2016
7:33

Working with AGMARDT to develop a healthy snack brand for kids
Jun 2016
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Production Standards for Kumanu Lamb

Wed 01 Jun 2016
7:29

Paul Newton supplies to an animal welfare, environment and quality-focused lamb brand
Jun 2016