Rnz: Country Life

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Country Life this week visits Cornwall Park Farm, the farm within New Zealand's largest city, and heads to the Bay of Plenty to meet animal trainer Bex Tasker who helps teens train animals which in turn provide them valuable skills for life.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:39 - Rural News Wrap6:009- Cornwall Park: The farm within the heart of a city28:07 - The trainer turning animal tricks into teen confidenceMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Chickens play football and sheep wave their hooves at Bex Tasker's place. She used to be a dog handler with customs and now uses her expertise in animal training and positive reinforcement methods to help kids learn new skills. You can find photos and read more about this story on our webpage, here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Cornwall Park farm is something of a hidden gem in the heart of Auckland City. But being a farm in the city comes with specific challenges. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A wrap of the week's news from the primary sectorGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

There's a lot of hand-wringing but few answers when it comes to culling New Zealand's rapidly expanding deer population. Our friends over at The Detail took a look at the issue. In a war between hunters and conservationists over the control of one of our most damaging pests, only the deer are winningGuests:Richard Dawkins - Federated Farmers meat and wool chairJill Herron - Newsroom journalistJohn Bissell - hunter and conservationistLearn More:RNZ's podcast Deer WarsMore on Herd of Special InterestDetails of talks on special interest wapiti herd revealedFind The Detail on Newsroom or RNZGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Country Life is at the Wayleggo Cup, a trans Tasman sheep dog trial, meets a record-breaking Angus bull-breeder and opens the door on an unusual business finding opportunity and bringing thrills to a rural main street.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.And you can find our previous story with the late Angus Gordon of Clifton Station in Hawke's Bay, here.In this episode:0:40 - On The Farm8:20 - Risqué and Rural15:35 - Cash cow: Tangihau Angus' record breaking bulls28:09 - The Wayleggo Cup: A Trans-Tasman sheepdog testMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

How do sheepdogs and handling techniques vary between New Zealand and Australia? The best teams battle it out at a Trans-Tasman dog trial contest. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.And you can find our previous story with the late Angus Gordon of Clifton Station in Hawke's Bay, here.With thanks to:Ben Millar, Michael Millar, Leo Jecentho, Barry Knight, Bailey Knight, Jessica Kimpton, Lloyd Smith, Mark Copland, David Shields, and Tony JacksonMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tangihau Angus near Gisborne has a habit of breaking records. Last year it set the top price for New Zealand bulls at $135,000. This year it's done it again setting a new record price of $161,000. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can find more about Tangihau Angus, here.With thanks to:Dean McHardyGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

How an unusual business selling adult toys has found opportunity on the main street of Eketāhuna You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Ian TurnerGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A round up of conditions on farms and orchards around the countryGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Country Life visits two farms embracing agritourism - a Bay of Plenty avocado grower and a Hawke's Bay hill country station offering farm walks. The team also steps into an enviro-friendly greenhouse growing year-round lettuces at scale.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:30 - Rural News Wrap7:10 - Keeping salad greens on the shelves, 52 weeks of the year13:30 - Spreading the word about avocados31:00 - Hawke's Bay farm's agritourism 'terroir'With thanks to:Billy Stackhouse, LeaderbrandTim Rosamond and Michele RicouRo, Ed, Selby and Harry Palmer, Te Aratipi StationMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Set on the coast of Hawke's Bay, Te Aratipi Station offers walkers on the farm views across the bay, from the Māhia Peninsula right around to Mt Ruapehu on a clear day.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can find more about Te Aratipi Station, here.With thanks to:Ro, Ed, Selby and Harry PalmerMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Tour groups gather under the huge avocado trees belonging to orchardists Tim Rosamond and Michele Ricou to learn about the fruit and how its grown. The IT pros are relatively new growers and see agritourism as an important part of the venture. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Tim Rosamond and Michele RicouGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Since officially opening last April, Leaderbrand's Future Farms facility has allowed them to grow salad greens all year round.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Billy Stackhouse, LeaderbrandGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week's Country Life is all about tech and science - from cutting edge ag drone, to collecting sheep poo samples to be processed in the lab as part of a national study, and the team helping breed the kiwifruit of tomorrow.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:46 - Rural News Wrap5:52 - Farmers' ag drone venture takes flight13:56 - 'Poo hunter': In the name of science26:56 - Inside New Zealand's Kiwifruit Breeding CentreWith thanks to:Mitchel HoarePaul Crick, Sarah Riddy and Cara BrosnahanMatt Glenn, Amardeep Nath, Megan Wood, and Thomas PatersonMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

It takes years to perfect cultivars and to keep New Zealand's kiwifruit industry ahead of the game. Country Life takes a tour of the Kiwifruit Breeding Centre in Te Puke and meets those helping create the fruit of the future. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Matt Glenn, Amardeep Nath, Megan Wood, and Thomas PatersonMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Wairarapa sheep farmer Paul Crick is one of hundreds out collecting poo samples from his flock as part of a national study testing for the presence of spores which cause facial eczema in sheep.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can find more about the study, here.With thanks to:Paul Crick, Sarah Riddy and Cara BrosnahanGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Two King Country farmers have trained up as drone operators to offer on-farm drone spraying services, a side hustle alongside their traditional farming work. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Mitchel HoareGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details