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CRV Ambreed Low N Dairy Sires

Sat 23 Sep 2017
6'08

The development of a genetic tool to reduce nitrogen leaching by dairy cows
Sep 2017
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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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GHG Emissions Reduction

Sat 23 Sep 2017
8'19

The re-designing of a farm system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Sep 2017
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Katie Milne, National President, Federated Farmers of New Zealand

Tue 19 Sep 2017
14:34

Roger Bourne speaks with National President, Federated Farmers Katie Milne about priorities for the organisation for the next three years
Sep 2017
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Agro-Forestry at Wairakaia Station

Sat 16 Sep 2017
6:16

Combining pastoral grazing and farm forestry at Wairakaia Station
Sep 2017
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Anatoki Salmon

Sat 16 Sep 2017
7:15

Tourism and aquaculture at Anatoki Salmon
Sep 2017
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Ashley Dene Station

Sat 16 Sep 2017
6:41

Up-scaling research and development at Lincoln University’s Ashley Dene Station
Sep 2017
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Working Farm Dogs

Sat 09 Sep 2017
6:27

Understanding the health and physiology of working farm dogs at Massey University
Sep 2017
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Hemp Farming

Sat 09 Sep 2017
7:27

Creating a viable hemp industry for New Zealand
Sep 2017
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Bioforce Bugs

Sat 09 Sep 2017
6:42

Breeding beneficial bugs for biological controls at Bioforce
Sep 2017
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Ovine Pneumonia Vaccine

Sat 02 Sep 2017
7.00

Creating a vaccine to combat ovine pneumonia at the Hopkirk Institute
Sep 2017
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Dairy Heifer Grazing

Sat 02 Sep 2017
6:30

Dairy grazing for improved profitability in Taranaki
Sep 2017
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Kirkfield Eggs

Sat 02 Sep 2017
7:05

Producing certified free range eggs at Kirkfield Family Farm.
Sep 2017
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Greenlea Premier Meats Export Trial

Sat 26 Aug 2017
6:33

A chilled meat export trial to China is underway at Greenlea Meats
Aug 2017
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Breeding Bulls for LIC

Sat 26 Aug 2017
6:51

A top dairy farmer in Manawatu provides genetics for LIC
Aug 2017
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Elite Genetics at LIC

Sat 26 Aug 2017
7:10

Productivity gain in the national dairy herd remains the aim at LIC.
Aug 2017
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James Parsons, Chair, Beef + Lamb NZ

Fri 25 Aug 2017
11:45

The sheep and beef sector is a significant contributor to our economy. In 2016 it added around $7 billion dollars to New Zealand's GDP. Chairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand, James Parsons, joins Roger Bourne to discuss water, trade and consumer trends from the red meat sector’s perspective.
Aug 2017
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Mark Heer, Chairman, Advisory Board, Mt Albert Grammar School Farm

Wed 23 Aug 2017
10:02

Located in central suburban Auckland, Mt Albert Grammar School has spent the past eighty years teaching agriculture and horticulture to students on an 8 hectare model farm owned by ASB. Recently the bank and the school have recommitted to another eighty years of partnership, and with help from a team of agrifood sector backers, they’re making plans to modernise the farm, create a “centre of excellence”, and introduce more students than ever to careers in the agrifood sector. Chairman of the Advisory Board, Mark Heer, speaks with Roger Bourne about the farm and its future
Aug 2017
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Levno Monitoring Systems

Sat 19 Aug 2017
7:32

A fuel monitor system is developed for use in the milking shed.
Aug 2017
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Hauraki Plains College

Sat 19 Aug 2017
7:28

Agriculture students at Hauraki Plains College work their own farm.
Aug 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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Emma Higgins, Dairy Analyst, Rabobank NZ

Wed 16 Aug 2017
11:58

Rabobank has published a paper looking at New Zealand’s dairying landscape from now to 2022. The report’s author is dairy analyst Emma Higgins, who speaks with Roger Bourne about surviving and thriving over the next 5 years (and beyond) for both producers and processors.
Aug 2017
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Turks Poultry Production

Sat 12 Aug 2017
11:36

A look around Turk’s Poultry in Foxton, and the business of processing 125,000 chickens a week for domestic and overseas markets.
Aug 2017
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Kirkpatrick's Mixed Farm

Sat 12 Aug 2017
8:52

A flexible farming system that’s creating opportunities in Gisborne
Aug 2017
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Nick Pyke, CEO, FAR

Tue 08 Aug 2017
11:00

The Foundation for Arable Research is encouraging growers to vote in this year’s levy referendum. It is an opportunity to have a say about the industry-good activity that FAR carries out on their behalf. FAR’s chief executive Nick Pyke speaks with Roger Bourne about the work that is adding value to the business of cropping in New Zealand.
Aug 2017
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East Coast Forestry

Sat 05 Aug 2017
7:02

Harvesting of plantation forests brings benefits to the East Coast
Aug 2017
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Otiwhiti Station

Sat 05 Aug 2017
6:59

Combining academic and practical farm skills at Otiwhiti Station in Manawatu
Aug 2017
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Value Add Salmon

Sat 05 Aug 2017
6:36

Adding value to primary sector waste streams at NZ King Salmon.
Aug 2017
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Dr. Tim Mackle, CEO, DairyNZ

Wed 02 Aug 2017
12:29

The picture for the New Zealand dairy industry appears to a little brighter in 2017 compared with the previous two years, with reported payout forecasts and farmer confidence rising. CEO of DairyNZ, Dr Tim Mackle joins Roger Bourne to talk about the progress being made and the challenges still to address.
Aug 2017
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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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Dave Courtney, General Manager Grower and External Relations, Zespri

Mon 24 Jul 2017
10:51

Roger Bourne speaks with Zespri’s General Manager of Grower and External Relations, Dave Courtney, about what is driving the growth of our kiwifruit industry, that is projected to contribute $6.1 billion to New Zealand’s GDP by 2030.
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