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Forest Lodge

6:56

A world first 100% electric cherry orchard.

Apr 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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Mussel Ropes

Sat 29 May 2021
7:09

Western science and mātauranga restoring mussel beds at Ōhiwa Bay.
May 2021
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Episode 10 2021

Wed 26 May 2021

Episode 10 2021
May 2021
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Kaipara Kai Hub

Sat 22 May 2021
6:17

A support hub established to drive innovation, economic returns and community wellbeing.
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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Otama Marere

Sat 22 May 2021
6:53

A kiwifruit farm highlighting innovation and excellence in Māori farming.
May 2021
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Episode 9 2021

Wed 19 May 2021

Episode 9 2021
May 2021
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Giant Kokopu

Sat 15 May 2021
6:59

Endangered Giant Kokopu being bred for release into streams.
May 2021
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Northland Kiwi

Sat 15 May 2021
6:51

Northland groups protecting kiwi and other wildlife.
May 2021
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Good Bugs

Sat 15 May 2021
6:48

Naturally fermented products made from local organic produce.
May 2021
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Episode 8 2021

Wed 12 May 2021

Episode 8 2021
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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Peanut Trials

Sat 08 May 2021
6:39

Peanut trials in Kaipara run by Plant and Food Research and Picot Productions.
May 2021
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Episode 7 2021

Wed 05 May 2021

Episode 7 2021
May 2021
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Primary Sector Re-training

Sat 01 May 2021
7:09

The Primary Sector offering retraining for seasonal and permanent careers.
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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Future Foods

Sat 01 May 2021
7:20

The Future Foods development programme run by Riddet Institute’s scientists.
May 2021
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Episode 6 2021

Wed 28 Apr 2021

Episode 6 2021
Apr 2021
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CT Scanning

Sat 24 Apr 2021
6:21

The benefits of CT scanning farm animals.
Apr 2021
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Rangitikei Homestay and NZ Country Trails

Sat 24 Apr 2021
6:54

Rangitikei Homestay and NZ Country Trails offering holiday options for travellers.
Apr 2021
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Hemp Connect

Sat 24 Apr 2021
6:30

A factory processing hemp for an increasing number of growers.
Apr 2021
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Episode 5 2021

Wed 21 Apr 2021

Episode 5 2021
Apr 2021
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AFB Detection Dogs

Sat 17 Apr 2021
7:25

Training dogs to detect American Foulbrood in beehives.
Apr 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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Company of Flowers

Sat 17 Apr 2021
6:13

Urban farming with the Company of Flowers in Dunedin.
Apr 2021
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Episode 4 2021

Wed 14 Apr 2021

Episode 4 2021
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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Stanley Brothers Farms

Sat 10 Apr 2021
6:43

Stanley Brothers’ piggery, cropping and cattle-fattening operation in Taranaki.
Apr 2021
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Spirulina

Sat 10 Apr 2021
6:48

The only spirulina farm in the country.
Apr 2021
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Episode 3 2021

Wed 07 Apr 2021

Episode 3 2021
Apr 2021
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Low Methane Sheep

Sat 03 Apr 2021
7:00

Lowering greenhouse gases by breeding low methane emitting sheep.
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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Mt Cook Alpine Salmon

Sat 03 Apr 2021
6:53

Farming King Salmon in the upper Waitaki.
Apr 2021
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Episode 2 2021

Wed 31 Mar 2021

Episode 2 2021
Mar 2021
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Episode 1 2021

Wed 24 Mar 2021

Episode 1 2021
Mar 2021
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Methylmercury Research

Sat 27 Jun 2020
7:06

Cawthron scientists develop a significant test for methylmercury in fin fish
Jun 2020
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The Pyramid - Environment and Succession

Sat 27 Jun 2020
6:13

The Dawkins farm leading with way with land use and succession
Jun 2020
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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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Red Seaweed Research

Sat 20 Jun 2020
7:12

A native red seaweed used in stockfeeds with the potential to reduce methane emissions
Jun 2020
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Oaklands Farm

Sat 20 Jun 2020
6:44

Producing dairy, forestry and fruit produce
Jun 2020