Country Life for Friday 1 March 2019

9:33 PM.Diversification is the keyword for Mt Somers Station owners David and Kate Acland. As well as farming cross-bred sheep, beef cattle and deer on the 3800-hectare South Canterbury hill property, the… Read more Audio

9:22 PM.Graham Jensen has been growing fruit just north of Auckland for 42 years. He used to be one of hundreds of orchardists in the Auckland area - now only four remain. Read more Audio

9:15 PM.Lincoln University student Elle Perriam is touring rural New Zealand in a ute to encourage people to take better care of their own and fellow farm worker's mental health. The Will to Live campaign… Read more Video, Audio

9:07 PM.Northland grape grower Rod MacIvor says wine production in Northland has taken off. In 1993 there were three wineries, now the local growers association has 40 members. Read more Audio

9:10 PM.The tomato harvest is coming to an end in Gisborne, maize silage is being cut across the North Island and in south Otago, shearing continues. Read more Audio

9:03 PM.Multiple income streams flow from Mt Somers Station, Auckland orchardist Graham Jensen, Elle Perriam from Will to Live, Marsden Estate's Rod MacIvor and the Regional Wrap. Read more Audio