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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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Supreme Environment Award Winners 2013

Sat 01 Mar 2014
6:32

Craige and Roz Mackenzie have been recognised for their superior environmental practices
Mar 2014
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Cropping Trial at Waimate West Farm

Mon 01 Apr 2013
4:35

A trial looking at the benefit of setting aside grazing land for crops on a dairy farm
Apr 2013
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Heartland Potato Chips

Sun 01 Jul 2012
7:50

A South Island potato grower is producing his own chips in his own factory
Jul 2012
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Hydroponic Lettuce

Thu 01 Sep 2011
4:30

Ian Kerr is "The Lettuce Man" growing lettuces and other salad crops in glasshouses
Sep 2011
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Biological Crops for Lamb Finishing

Mon 01 Aug 2011
3:59

Arable farmer Don Hart grows winter crops for finishing lambs and for silage
Aug 2011
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The Potato Genome

Fri 01 Jul 2011
4:27

A multi-national project to map the potato genome
Jul 2011
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McCain Bean Production

Sun 01 May 2011
4:34

A factory upgrade means more beans processed in the region for McCain Foods
May 2011
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Dairying and Popcorn

Sun 01 Aug 2010
6:26

A supplementary crop has grown into a multi-million dollar popcorn enterprise
Aug 2010
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Waihi Bush Organic Flaxseed Oil

Sat 01 May 2010
4:56

Producing organic flaxseed oil and fibre products
May 2010
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High-Yield Wheat Crop

Sat 01 May 2010
4:55

Growing a high yielding wheat cultivar, "Wakanui"
May 2010
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Fleming and FAR Maize

Thu 01 Apr 2010
7:00

A maize grower who hosted a series of nitrogen trials to maximise production
Apr 2010
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NZ Fresh Cuts

Tue 01 Sep 2009
4:01

A lettuce and carrot grower uses GPS technology to improve efficiency
Sep 2009
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Community Pest Control

Sat 01 Aug 2009
4:36

A Community Pest Control Area operates between landowners and regional council
Aug 2009
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Broomcorn Millet

Fri 01 May 2009
4:29

Identifying and preventing the spread of a plant pest
May 2009
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Biodiesel Feedstock Research

Fri 01 May 2009
4:50

A research programme on affordable, low environmental impact fuels
May 2009
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Urban Organic Waste

Wed 01 Apr 2009
7:51

A Plant & Food Research urban compost trial for agricultural crops
Apr 2009
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Tairawhiti Land Development

Wed 01 Apr 2009
9:03

Enhancing the productivity of Maori in Gisborne
Apr 2009
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Precision Farming

Sun 01 Mar 2009
4:10

Advanced Farming Systems to reduce carbon and greenhouse emissions
Mar 2009