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A Marlborough farm offering hunting, tourism and fine dining to its visitors.

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Kiwi Heights

6.56

Developing a new kiwifruit orchard in Bay of Plenty.

Jun 2025

JS Ewers

6.47

A high-tech, sustainable vegetable growing operation in Tasman.

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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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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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
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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