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Waimea Water Update

6.46

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

Jul 2025

Forever Harvest

6.22

Producing fruit without trees, vines or bushes.

Jul 2025

Meyer Cheese Revisit

7.14

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

Jul 2025

Episode 6 2025 Promo

Episode 6 2025 Promo

Jul 2025

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Project Tuna

Sat 29 Jul 2017
6:38

Investigating the potential for an eel aquaculture industry
Jul 2017
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Carne Technologies

Sat 29 Jul 2017
7:00

Looking at diagnostic and processing tools for the meat industry at Carne Technologies
Jul 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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Equibreed

Sat 22 Jul 2017
6:59

A top equine reproduction expert in Cambridge
Jul 2017
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Waimea Dam Update

Tue 18 Jul 2017
7:14

Ensuring a sustainable water supply to the communities and businesses on the Waimea Plains
Jul 2017
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Ngahiwi Horses

Tue 18 Jul 2017
6:32

Breeding sport horses on Ngahiwi Station in Gisborne.
Jul 2017
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Dairy Cow Behaviour

Sat 15 Jul 2017
6:06

Creating models to understand animal behaviour on farm at AgResearch
Jul 2017
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Bridging the Rural Urban Gap

Sat 15 Jul 2017
6:24

Bridging the gap between rural and urban communities in Manawatu
Jul 2017
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Oats and Oatmilk

Thu 13 Jul 2017
7:46

Adding value to oat production in Southland.
Jul 2017
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NZ Plant Producers Incorporated

Sat 08 Jul 2017
6:47

A new organisation for New Zealand’s plant producers.
Jul 2017
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Pourakino Catchment Group

Sat 08 Jul 2017
6:47

A group of Southland farmers and their community with a focus on water care.
Jul 2017
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Delta Gardens

Sat 08 Jul 2017
6:54

A family flower production and retail business in Manawatu.
Jul 2017
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Wasp Control

Sat 01 Jul 2017
6:47

Controlling wasp populations with a new protein bait
Jul 2017
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Norsewear

Sat 01 Jul 2017
6.45

A visit to an iconic sock manufacturer in Norsewood.
Jul 2017
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Perendale Award Winners

Fri 30 Jun 2017
7:04

Award-winning Perendale genetics and environmental management in Southland
Jun 2017
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Snapper Aquaculture

Sat 24 Jun 2017
7:03

Plant & Food Research looks into alternative species for aquaculture in New Zealand
Jun 2017
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Robin Boom Soil Advisor

Sat 24 Jun 2017
6:32

Working with an independent soil consultant
Jun 2017
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Meyer Cheese

Sat 24 Jun 2017
7.05

An award winning, family-run dairy operation and cheese producer.
Jun 2017
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Feijoa Breeding

Sat 17 Jun 2017
6:42

The process of producing unique varieties of feijoa in Golden Bay
Jun 2017
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Angus Bull Unit

Sat 17 Jun 2017
6:38

A visit to an open day featuring the top yearling Angus bulls being prepared for the annual Beef Expo National Sale.
Jun 2017
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A Sustainable Approach to Dairying

Sat 17 Jun 2017
7:16

A soil-based approach to sustainable dairying in Waikato
Jun 2017
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Quantec Epiology

Sat 10 Jun 2017
6:18

Isolating milk proteins for fighting infections at Quantec
Jun 2017
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Mt Linton Pastoral Development and Genetics

Sat 10 Jun 2017
14:15

Pastoral development on hill country at Mt Linton Station and the Mt Linton Genetics programme produces success at the Sheep Industry Awards.
Jun 2017
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Rotokare Reserve

Sat 03 Jun 2017
7:12

A rural community effort in Taranaki protects a wetland reserve
Jun 2017
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Peter West’s Farming Philosophy

Sat 03 Jun 2017
6:48

A new approach to farming reaps rewards for a Waikato dairy farmer
Jun 2017
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Farmed Salmon Diet Research

Sat 03 Jun 2017
6:32

Research into the dietary requirements of farmed King Salmon
Jun 2017
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Slug Biological Control

Sat 27 May 2017
6:46

The search for a biological control against slug pests
May 2017
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Pomahaka Catchment Project

Sat 27 May 2017
6:22

The development of a farmers’ water care group in Southland
May 2017
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Charing Cross Sheep Dairy

Sat 27 May 2017
6:59

Sharing lessons learned from setting up a sheep milking flock in Canterbury.
May 2017
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Eel Fishing in the Waikato

Sat 20 May 2017
7:08

A lifetime of commercial eel fishing in lakes and rivers around Waikato
May 2017
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Southern Dairy Hub

Sat 20 May 2017
6:41

A new centre for dairying and science in Southland
May 2017
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Frank's Trees

Sat 20 May 2017
6:37

Growing exotic trees and shrubs at Frank’s Trees in Nelson.
May 2017
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Atkins Ranch

Sat 13 May 2017
7:22

Selling lamb to North America through Atkins Ranch
May 2017
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2016 Ewe Hogget Winners

Sat 13 May 2017
6:38

Balancing performance, profit and environmental constraints on a Southland farm
May 2017
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Crops for Nitrogen Capture

Sat 13 May 2017
6:36

Addressing hot spots for nitrogen losses at Plant & Food Research
May 2017
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Steak of Origin Champion 2016

Sat 06 May 2017
7:02

Brendon and Hayley Robinson’s Angus X steak was deemed to be the most tender and tasty in the country by a line-up of top New Zealand chefs in the 2016 Steak of Origin competition.
May 2017
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Farrell Chrystal Shearing

Sat 06 May 2017
6:41

Shearing runs in the blood for Farrell and Connie Chrystal. In 2003 they took the opportunity to buy the family shearing business and haven’t looked back.
May 2017
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Hinewai Reserve

Sat 06 May 2017
6:53

Hinewai Reserve comprises 1250ha of regenerating native bush on Banks Peninsula in Canterbury. It is a natural regeneration restoration project.
May 2017
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Flett Family Farming

Sat 29 Apr 2017
7:22

The Flett family farm is home to four generations of Fletts and is a testament to the innovative and questioning spirit of the generations.
Apr 2017
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The Family Farm at Mangarara Station

Sat 29 Apr 2017
13:04

Greg and Rachel Hart have embarked on a process of transforming their farm and environment according sustainable and biological systems – with the goal of producing healthy food from healthy soil.
Apr 2017