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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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The Apple Press

Sat 02 May 2020
6:45

Producing premium juice from ugly fruit
May 2020
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Aspara Pacific

Sat 18 Apr 2020
7:08

Aspara Pacific providing potato and asparagus seed to domestic and international growers
Apr 2020
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Hexagon Mead

Sat 18 Apr 2020
6:47

Hexagon Mead made from wild borage honey
Apr 2020
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Good George Brewing

Sat 30 Jun 2018
6:50

A group of friends begin a craft brewery in Hamilton
Jun 2018
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Melita - The Brand

Sat 23 Jun 2018
7:08

Building a "Land to Brand" strategy at Melita Group
Jun 2018
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Pinot Noir Programme

Sat 16 Jun 2018
7:01

Discovering what's possible in pinot noir production at Plant & Food Research
Jun 2018
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Bay Blueberries

Sat 09 Jun 2018
6:43

Adding blueberry production to an apple operation in Hawke's Bay
Jun 2018
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Te Whare Ra

Sat 02 Jun 2018
7:19

A visit to a boutique wine company
Jun 2018
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Limestone Hills Trufffles

Sat 26 May 2018
6:32

How a passion for truffles led to a new enterprise at Limestone Hills
May 2018
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Spring Sheep Milk Co

Sat 19 May 2018
7:44

Creating a high value sustainable sheep dairy industry in New Zealand
May 2018
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Dog Point Vineyard

Sat 19 May 2018
6:27

A visit to the largest certified organic vineyard in the country
May 2018
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Canter Valley Poultry

Sat 19 May 2018
6:41

Growing and processing gourmet poultry in Canterbury
May 2018
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Fruit Flours

Sat 11 Nov 2017
6:17

Extracting more value from fruit waste at the University of Auckland.
Nov 2017
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Pure Food

Sat 11 Nov 2017
7:14

Helping people with eating difficulties at the Pure Food Co.
Nov 2017
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Fairlie Bakehouse

Sat 28 Oct 2017
6:48

A pie enterprise becomes a drawcard in a South Canterbury town.
Oct 2017
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Farmers Mill

Sat 14 Oct 2017
6:16

A grower owned and operated flourmill in Canterbury.
Oct 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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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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Oats and Oatmilk

Thu 13 Jul 2017
7:46

Adding value to oat production in Southland.
Jul 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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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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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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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
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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
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Maketu Pies

Sat 01 Oct 2016
6:40

The family owned and run pie business that is staying put in Maketu
Oct 2016
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Mt Eliza Raw Milk Cheese

Sat 24 Sep 2016
7:15

One of the few producers of raw milk cheese in New Zealand
Sep 2016
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Thomson Whisky

Sat 17 Sep 2016
7:09

A New Zealand whisky producer with a New Zealand flavour
Sep 2016
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Mamaku Blueberries

Sat 13 Aug 2016
6:34

A complete blueberry experience at Mamaku Blue
Aug 2016
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The Food Bowl

Sat 23 Jul 2016
6:15

Providing startup value-add food businesses a helping hand
Jul 2016
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Peckham's Traditional English Cider

Sat 23 Jul 2016
7:20

An English couple have brought their passion for traditional cider to New Zealand
Jul 2016
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Wangapeka Artisan Cheese and Milk

Sat 16 Jul 2016
6:58

A family has become involved in artisan cheese production from the ground up
Jul 2016
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Improving Hop Cultivars

Fri 01 Jul 2016
6:22

Scientist Ron Beatson has been developing superior hop cultivars in New Zealand since 1984
Jul 2016
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Roosters Brew House and Beach House Wines

Wed 01 Jun 2016
6:56

Chris Harrison began a craft beer business to fund a dream of owning his own vineyard
Jun 2016
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Kiwigarden

Wed 01 Jun 2016
7:33

Working with AGMARDT to develop a healthy snack brand for kids
Jun 2016
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Barkers and Blackcurrants

Fri 01 Apr 2016
6:50

The Geraldine based fruit processing company and its suppliers
Apr 2016
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Bostock's Organic Kitchen

Fri 01 Apr 2016
7:17

John Bostock has set up a largely organic cafe to provide for his staff, and the public
Apr 2016
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Gladfield Malt

Sat 05 Mar 2016
7:23

Growing malting barley for the craft beer industry
Mar 2016
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Blue River Dairy

Tue 01 Mar 2016
7:18

Blue River Dairy is ready for growth of its sheep dairy products into the Asian market
Mar 2016
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Food Testing at Hill Laboratories

Sat 05 Dec 2015
6:14

Fruit testing for chemical residues is undertaken on behalf of kiwifruit exporter Zespri
Dec 2015
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Tuatara Exporting Craft Beer

Sat 26 Sep 2015
5.45

Tuatara is one of four local craft beer breweries that have joined forces for exporting
Sep 2015