Country Life for Friday 16 November 2018

9:45 PM.In the early hours of Monday 10 June (Queen's Birthday), heavy rain pummeled the hill country inland of Tolaga Bay. When the rains hit, forestry debris ('stash') that had been left lying on steep… Read more Audio, Gallery

9:21 PM.Glenn Gamble has a flock of 400 mohair-producing Angora goats on his Canterbury farm. He says their fleece sells for a much higher price than the wool from his crossbred sheep. Read more Audio

9:15 PM.AgResearch has set up a trial to see when goats find thistles most palatable. It's hoping they will eat the flowers and prevent thistles seeding. Read more Audio

9:07 PM.Gisborne farmers are thrilled with the prices they're receiving for their lambs - $140 dollars straight off their mothers. Southland arable farmers need the rain to stop. Read more Audio

9:03 PM.Slash litters Tolaga Bay beach and farmers out of pocket; angora goats - love of a man's life and when do goats prefer  thistles? Read more Audio