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RubyRed Kiwifruit

6.27

The development behind Zespri’s RubyRed kiwifruit for domestic and world markets.

Jun 2025

Tiraki Wines

7.24

New Zealand’s first B Corp certified wine brand.

Jun 2025

Aroha Kai

5.41

A business based on a traditional food preparation method.

Jun 2025

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Jun 2025

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Kingfish Farming (NIWA)

Sat 15 Jun 2024
6'54

Developing a land-based fin fish supply for New Zealand at NIWA.
Jun 2024
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Sudeley Genetics Springvale

Sat 15 Jun 2024
7'00

Using technologies for the rapid prediction of livestock performance on farm.
Jun 2024
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Heartland Chips Revisited

Sat 15 Jun 2024
6'46

An update on Heartland Chips near Timaru. 
Jun 2024
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Wed 12 Jun 2024

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Jun 2024
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Wed 05 Jun 2024

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Jun 2024
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Leaft Foods

Sat 03 Jun 2023
6'59

Leaft Foods create a plant-based protein for people and a co-product for stock.
Jun 2023
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Oakley’s Vegetables 

Sat 03 Jun 2023
6'52

A large-scale operation grows vegetables in Canterbury.
Jun 2023
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Walnuts NZ

Sat 03 Jun 2023
7'01

A walnut grower co-operative develops value-added products.
Jun 2023
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Low Cost Native Planting

Sat 27 May 2023
6'55

The Timata Method offers farmers a low-cost alternative to native regeneration.
May 2023
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Non Chemical Weed Management

Sat 27 May 2023
7'18

A Lighter Touch uses non-chemical methods to control weeds in crops.
May 2023
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Matangi Truffles & Tourism

Sat 27 May 2023
6'49

Truffle tourism is being developed in Waikato.
May 2023
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Episode 10 2023

Mon 22 May 2023

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May 2023
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Plantain Project

Sat 20 May 2023
6'36

A future-focused dairying approach with plantain at LUDF.
May 2023
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Flexible Milking

Sat 20 May 2023
6'55

A flexible milking system improves life for farmers and cows.
May 2023
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Wheytech Bionics

Sat 20 May 2023
7'07

Wheytech Bionics develop a new sweetener from a by-product of cheese-making.
May 2023
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Episode 9 2023

Mon 15 May 2023

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May 2023
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Kaipaki Dairies

Sat 13 May 2023
6'26

Delivering milk in sustainable, reusable containers at Kaipaki Dairies.
May 2023
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Whakatipu Wilding Pines

Sat 13 May 2023
6'46

Protecting our flora and fauna from Wilding conifers in Whakatipu.
May 2023
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Torere Macadamias

Sat 13 May 2023
7'23

Adding value through research at Torere Macadamias.
May 2023
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Episode 8 2023

Mon 08 May 2023

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May 2023
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Mohair Prospects

Sat 06 May 2023
7:04

Mohair fibre production for the gift and tourism markets.
May 2023
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Greenwave Seaweed

Sat 06 May 2023
6:44

Exploring the viability of a domestic seaweed farming industry with Envirostrat.
May 2023
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Budou Grapes

Sat 06 May 2023
6:53

The art of growing Budou grapes for Japan in Hawke’s Bay.
May 2023
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Episode 7 2023

Mon 01 May 2023

Episode 7 2023 Promo
May 2023
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Whakatōhea Mussels

Sat 29 Apr 2023
7:04

An open ocean mussel farm and processing first for Ōpōtiki.
Apr 2023
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Springhill Orchard

Sat 29 Apr 2023
6:51

A hi-tech under-net apple orchard in Hawke’s Bay.
Apr 2023
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Savory Meats

Sat 29 Apr 2023
6:49

Measuring a regenerative farming approach for sheep and beef at Atkins Ranch.
Apr 2023
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Episode 6 2023

Mon 24 Apr 2023

Episode 6 2023 Promo
Apr 2023
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Chloe Butcher-Herries

Sat 22 Apr 2023
7:01

Meeting Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year 2022, Chloe Butcher-Herries.
Apr 2023
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Wisewool

Sat 22 Apr 2023
7:10

Developing wool products for domestic and international markets.
Apr 2023
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Wilson & Dorset

Sat 22 Apr 2023
6:34

Upscaling sheepskins at a Wanaka furnishings store.
Apr 2023
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Episode 5 2023

Mon 17 Apr 2023

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Apr 2023
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Detecting Lameness

Sat 15 Apr 2023
7:38

AI software identifies lameness early in dairy cows.
Apr 2023
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Te Arawa Lakes Biosecurity

Sat 15 Apr 2023
7:07

The rewarding work of controlling invasive plant and fish pests in Te Arawa Lakes.
Apr 2023
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Almonds Hawke's Bay

Sat 15 Apr 2023
5:56

The feasibility of growing almonds in Central Hawkes Bay.
Apr 2023
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Episode 4 2023

Mon 10 Apr 2023

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Apr 2023
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Southern Seaweed

Sat 08 Apr 2023
7:08

The vast potential for a New Zealand algaculture industry.
Apr 2023
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Rochdale Station

Sat 08 Apr 2023
7:01

Best practices on sheep and beef Rochdale Station in Central Hawkes Bay.
Apr 2023
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Matangi Station

Sat 08 Apr 2023
6:38

Super fine merino wool from Matangi Station in Central Otago.
Apr 2023
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Episode 3 2023

Mon 03 Apr 2023

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Apr 2023