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Country Life for Friday 15 September 2017

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  • For the llove of llamas
  • The Kiwi sheep dogs working in Japan
  • Bio-plastic fantastic
  • Regional Wrap
  • Full Episode for Friday September 15, 2017
  • For the llove of llamas

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    9:40 PM.There are only two guanaco studs outside of South America - one is run by Keith Payne in North Canterbury. Big Ears Llama Ranch is home to around 50 of the sturdy camelids. Read more Video, Audio

  • The Kiwi sheep dogs working in Japan

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    9:25 PM.For 20 years, Ross MacDonald and his teams of NZ shepherds and working dogs have entertained millions of people at farm shows in Japan. Read more Audio

  • Bio-plastic fantastic

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    9:15 PM.Fruit and vegetable growers and other primary producers are looking with new eyes at the waste they produce. Now paua shells, flax, waste from grapes and kiwifruit can be used as ingredients in… Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Regional Wrap

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    9:06 PM.Canterbury is drying out, allowing crops to be planted and paddocks that were in Kale and Beet cultivated. The North Island had a very warm end to the week. Read more Audio

  • Full Episode for Friday September 15, 2017

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    9:03 PM.Big Ears Llama Ranch, A Canine 'Konnichiwa', Paua Plastic and the Regional Wrap. Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 8 September 2017
  • Next Episode: Friday, 22 September 2017
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