Rural
Re-landscaping NZ farms for future generations
John Burke and his family have taken what was considered the most environmentally degraded farm in the Western Bay of Plenty and turned it into an award-winning environmental farm. Audio
Kids and seniors join forces to feed earth not landfills
What was once waste is now a resource thanks to a clever collaboration between classrooms, care homes, cafes and countryside.
City to Farm - how leftovers are giving back to the land
Food scraps from retirement villages and schools are heping to nourish a banana orchard and other farms via the City to Farm project, which aims to keep organic waste out of landfill and help curb… Audio
From the Archive - working dogs go under the hammer
A dip into the archives when Cosmo Kentish-Barnes attended the 64th annual Ashburton cattle and sheep dog sale to find out what these hard-working dogs are worth. Audio
North Canterbury teens Crowned Farming Champs
Rangiora High School students John Lundy and Harry Parish were awarded one of the country's top accolades at last weekend's FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final in Southland. Audio
Full Episode for Friday 11 July 2025
This week Country Life follows the trail of food scraps from schools to farms with the City to Farm project north of Auckland and meets two young farming-focused youngsters at the top of their game. Audio
'Bad apples' exploiting workers gives brand bad name, labour inspectorate says
Australia have recently revealed widespread exploitation of primary industries workers, but New Zealand may be facing the same crisis.
Hugh Jackson named Young Farmer of the Year
The 26-year-old was crowned the 57th FMG Young Farmer of the Year on Saturday evening after the final event in Invercargill.
Plant production 'underrated' in horticulture, says 2025's NZ Young Plant Producer
Jake Linklater won the prestigious award in his hometown of Christchurch.
Snorts and snuggles at a second chance sanctuary
Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong.
Snorts, snuggles & second chances at animal sanctuary
Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong. Audio
Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model two years on
Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model may have been a radical idea two years ago but its vege box plan is working, with those who can't afford to pay subsidised by those who can. The small farm has… Audio
Agrecovery: Rural recycling on the rise
Agrecovery's seen huge growth in the 20 years it's been operating, with those in the primary sector looking for new ways to recycle on-farm plastic. "We know the farmers and growers are wanting… Audio
Conditions on farms and orchards around the motu
Wet and wild weather has lashed much of the country from Taranaki to the top of the South, where many farmers and orchardists are still busy with the cleanup.
On the Farm: a wrap of conditions around the country
A wrap of conditions on farms and orchards around New Zealand. Audio
Country Life Friday 4 July 2025
This week Country Life returns to a vegetable farm to see whether it's radical plan to feed the community is working and looks at plans for plastic waste on farm... And the team meet an animal… Audio
