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Sustainable Dairying

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A North Canterbury dairy farmer’s passion for technology and innovation.

Jul 2025

Southern Alp Sprouts

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The rapid growth of Southern Alp Sprouts.

Jul 2025

Floc

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A new strong wool product designed for interior and acoustic applications.

Jul 2025

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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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Hemp Farming

Sat 09 Sep 2017
7:27

Creating a viable hemp industry for New Zealand
Sep 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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Oats and Oatmilk

Thu 13 Jul 2017
7:46

Adding value to oat production in Southland.
Jul 2017
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Crops for Nitrogen Capture

Sat 13 May 2017
6:36

Addressing hot spots for nitrogen losses at Plant & Food Research
May 2017
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Root Zone Reality

Wed 01 Jun 2016
7:29

A Sustainable Farming Fund initiative measures actual nutrient losses under different systems
Jun 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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World Record Barley Yield 2015

Tue 01 Mar 2016
6:47

Minimum tillage and a focus on soil fertility and nutrient loss reduction promotes big yields
Mar 2016
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Alliance Group Chairman Murray Taggart

Sat 24 Oct 2015
6:59

A visit to Murray Taggart's North Canterbury property
Oct 2015
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Garlico

Sat 05 Sep 2015
5:46

Onions, shallots and garlic production on leased land around Blenheim
Sep 2015
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Waimate West Crops and Dairying

Sat 01 Aug 2015
7:06

An investigation into the benefits of combining cropping and dairying on a dairy farm
Aug 2015
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Lamb Finishing and Arable Farming

Sat 01 Aug 2015
7:28

Mick and Karen Williams won the 2013 BFEA Awards for the Greater Wellington Area
Aug 2015
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Organic Businesses at Arnstead Farm

Mon 01 Jun 2015
6:39

As well as a "lifestyle" farm, Maurice Hellewell runs an organic meat procurement business
Jun 2015
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Organic Maize and Kiwi Organics

Fri 01 Aug 2014
7:12

A family company grows and mills organic and gluten-free products in Gisborne
Aug 2014
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Grass Development at Agriseeds

Tue 01 Jul 2014
6:52

The history of the development of a new ryegrass
Jul 2014
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Maximising Crop Production at FAR

Thu 01 May 2014
6:43

The search is on for ways to increase yields from 15 to 20 tonnes of feed wheat per hectare
May 2014
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Organic Vegetable Production at Willowmere

Tue 01 Apr 2014
6:23

A high-tech mixed cropping and livestock organic business
Apr 2014
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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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Biodiesel Feedstock Research

Fri 01 May 2009
4:50

A research programme on affordable, low environmental impact fuels
May 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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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