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Country Life for Friday 3 February 2017

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 27 January 2017
  • Next Episode: Friday, 10 February 2017
  • In a Nutshell
  • Beloved Babydolls
  • A Karaka of a Sale
  • Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north
  • Regional Wrap
  • In a Nutshell

    rural farming
    Valda and Otto Muller

    9:31 PM.Otto and Valda Muller are taking a serious crack at the organic walnut market, planting 1,300 trees on their 130 hectare plateau above the Kawarau River in Central Otago. Read more Audio

  • Beloved Babydolls

    rural farming
    Babydoll

    9:20 PM.Babydolls are rare, compact sheep with faces like teddy bears. They're in hot demand from orchardists and winegrowers, but they come with a hefty price-tag. Read more Audio, Gallery

  • A Karaka of a Sale

    rural Auckland Region
    Karaka Yearling Sales

    9:16 PM.One of the biggest events on the New Zealand thoroughbred industry's annual calendar is on this week. The Karaka Sales attract buyers from all around the world. Read more Audio

  • Snap, Crackle and Pop - farming in the dry north

    rural farming
    cracked earth

    9:05 PM.Roger Ludbrook says the dry is biting in Northland. Read more Audio

  • Regional Wrap

    rural farming
    silage making

    9:10 PM.Hawkes Bay is worryingly dry but it's been hosing down in Taranaki. In Mid-Canterbury arable farmers have been harvesting grass seed this week. Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 27 January 2017
  • Next Episode: Friday, 10 February 2017
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