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100 years at Babich Wines

6:36

The 100 year old business produces four million litres of wine a year from its 11 vineyards

Aug 2016

Designing for Viticulture at FMR Group

5:29

FMR Group engineers have developed technology that reduces spray consumption and drift

Jun 2016

Wright’s Vineyard and Winery

5:41

Wright’s Vineyard and Winery produces quality organic wines.

Aug 2017

Pinot Noir Programme

7:01

Discovering what's possible in pinot noir production at Plant & Food Research

Jun 2018

Recent

1273 Results

Delta Gardens

Sat 08 Jul 2017
6:54

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

Blake Holgate, Analyst - Animal Proteins and Sustainability, Rabobank

Thu 06 Jul 2017
11:34

Roger Bourne talks to Blake Holgate about what's behind recent fluctuations in domestic and international beef markets
Jul 2017

Wasp Control

Sat 01 Jul 2017
6:47

Controlling wasp populations with a new protein bait
Jul 2017

Norsewear

Sat 01 Jul 2017
6.45

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

Perendale Award Winners

Fri 30 Jun 2017
7:04

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

Snapper Aquaculture

Sat 24 Jun 2017
7:03

Plant & Food Research looks into alternative species for aquaculture in New Zealand
Jun 2017

Robin Boom Soil Advisor

Sat 24 Jun 2017
6:32

Working with an independent soil consultant
Jun 2017

Meyer Cheese

Sat 24 Jun 2017
7.05

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

Dr Bruce Campbell, Chief Operating Officer, Plant & Food Research

Wed 21 Jun 2017
11:24

Produce from the New Zealand horticulture industry is now worth $8.7 billion dollars a year, and of that, $5 billion dollars is export income – it’s a new record high. Chief operating officer at Plant & Food Research, Dr Bruce Campbell, joins Roger Bourne to talk about what’s behind this growth - and what may be to come.
Jun 2017

Feijoa Breeding

Sat 17 Jun 2017
6:42

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

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

A Sustainable Approach to Dairying

Sat 17 Jun 2017
7:16

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

Quantec Epiology

Sat 10 Jun 2017
6:18

Isolating milk proteins for fighting infections at Quantec
Jun 2017

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

Neil Bateup, Chairperson, Rural Support National Council

Sat 10 Jun 2017
10:14

Neil talks to Roger about the newly formed Rural Support National Council
Jun 2017

Rotokare Reserve

Sat 03 Jun 2017
7:12

A rural community effort in Taranaki protects a wetland reserve
Jun 2017

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

Farmed Salmon Diet Research

Sat 03 Jun 2017
6:32

Research into the dietary requirements of farmed King Salmon
Jun 2017

Mike Chapman, CEO, HortNZ

Sat 27 May 2017
14:05

Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Mike Chapman, speaks with Roger Bourne about addressing the challenges arising from rapid growth in the horticulture sector and the push for Country of Origin Labelling on fresh fruit and vegetables.
May 2017

Slug Biological Control

Sat 27 May 2017
6:46

The search for a biological control against slug pests
May 2017

Pomahaka Catchment Project

Sat 27 May 2017
6:22

The development of a farmers’ water care group in Southland
May 2017

Charing Cross Sheep Dairy

Sat 27 May 2017
6:59

Sharing lessons learned from setting up a sheep milking flock in Canterbury.
May 2017

Marc Soccio, Rabobank Senior Analyst

Wed 24 May 2017
10:46

The New Zealand wine story continues to be one of expansion and international success but it is operating in an increasingly complicated market. This is reflected in the Q2 Wine Quarterly report published by Rabobank in mid April 2017. One of the authors of this report, Rabobank senior analyst Marc Soccio, joins Roger Bourne to discuss current global wine production and consumption trends.
May 2017

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

Southern Dairy Hub

Sat 20 May 2017
6:41

A new centre for dairying and science in Southland
May 2017

Frank's Trees

Sat 20 May 2017
6:37

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

Atkins Ranch

Sat 13 May 2017
7:22

Selling lamb to North America through Atkins Ranch
May 2017

2016 Ewe Hogget Winners

Sat 13 May 2017
6:38

Balancing performance, profit and environmental constraints on a Southland farm
May 2017

Crops for Nitrogen Capture

Sat 13 May 2017
6:36

Addressing hot spots for nitrogen losses at Plant & Food Research
May 2017

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

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

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

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

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

Tomato-Potato Psyllid Research Update

Sat 22 Apr 2017
6:20

Plant & Food Research’s crop protection specialist, Jessica Dohmen-Vereijssen, updates the ongoing research in Canterbury into the tomato potato psyllid, and outlines how science and industry are dealing with the pest.
Apr 2017

Ahuwhenua Trophy Young Maori Farmer

Sat 22 Apr 2017
7:00

In 2012, Tangaroa Walker became the inaugural winner of the Young Māori Farmer Award in the Ahuwhenua Trophy - BNZ Māori Excellence in Farming Awards. At the time, he was keen to get ahead in the dairy industry and had the goal of owning his own farm
Apr 2017

Analytica Manuka Honey Testing

Sat 22 Apr 2017
6:50

Honey, especially manuka honey, has become a high value export. In 2015 New Zealand generated around $250 million from honey exports but the international demand for honey has also seen a rise in batches of honey adulterated with sugar, or poor quality honey from other sources but labelled as higher value manuka honey.
Apr 2017

Untamed Tannery

Sat 15 Apr 2017
6:46

Untamed Tannery is a company developed by Steve and Sue Boot to transform New Zealand’s number one Pest into plush fur and leather products.
Apr 2017

Barry's Bay Cheese

Sat 15 Apr 2017
6:57

Mike and Catherine Carey have owned Barrys Bay Traditional Cheese for the last 11 years. But the company, located at Duvauchelle on Banks Peninsula, has been in business for much longer, making old fashioned, hand crafted cheese since 1895. The current factory dates from 1952, as the previous factory burnt down.
Apr 2017

PKW Incorporation

Sat 15 Apr 2017
6:32

Parininihi ki Waitotara’s No 2 farm at Ohangai just east of Hawera won 2016’s Taranaki Supreme Award in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards. It is a great example of what’s now happening on all the PKW farms in Taranaki.
Apr 2017