Country Life for Friday 2 February 2018

9:40 PM.The blacksmith's shop in Teddington opened for business in 1889, and after years lying semi-derelict is now restored to a working forge – one of the few left in the country. Read more Audio

9:30 PM.American Miniature Mediterranean donkeys were introduced to New Zealand 17 years ago. The little, very expensive donkeys can all be traced back to the island of Sardinia and range in size from 76cm to… Read more Audio, Gallery

9:19 PM.It has only taken half a hectare of land to make regional Victoria, Australia feel like Africa. Read more Audio

9:12 PM.East Coast cropping farmers are flat out. Sweetcorn is coming to an end, the first shipment of squash has left for Japan and brassica crops are maturing quickly. A storm on the West Coast has damaged… Read more Audio

9:07 PM.Farm consultant Gary Massicks says the feed cupboard is bare for many downland Manawatu farmers. Read more Audio

9:03 PM.Forging Ahead, Dinky Donkeys, Public garden helps refugees settle, farm consultant Gary Massicks and the Regional Wrap. Read more Audio