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Country Life for Friday 29 November 2019

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  • Full Episode for Friday November 29 2019

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    9:03 PM.We hear about new research into the profitability of carbon neutral dairying, scholarships for people studying vet science and agriculture and visit a Hawkes Bay meat company that has Californians… Read more Audio

  • The Taranaki Trust that keeps on giving

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    9:07 PM.Trusts set up more than 50 years ago by two Taranaki farmers have helped thousands of young people further their careers in agriculture and veterinary science. Profits from two dairy farms boost the… Read more Audio

  • Regional Wrap

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    9:13 PM.Hawkes Bay's cherries are being picked and Southland and South Otago have finally had the chance to dry out... Read more Audio

  • New Study shows Profit for Green Dairying

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    9:22 PM.Researchers have found it's possible to produce milk and cheese in a highly environmentally friendly way without losing money. Read more Audio

  • First Light - the first choice for Californian 'meat geeks'

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    9:25 PM.Americans are joining a waiting list to belong to a New Zealand meat company's Steak Club. Each month Hawke's Bay-based First Light delivers four, 100 percent grass-fed Wagyu beef steaks to members… Read more Audio, Gallery

  • From Farm Junk to Feel-Good Art

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    Gypsy caravan-maker and Kimbolton Sculpture Festival entrant Lez Carter in his shed

    9:30 PM.A gypsy caravan-maker is among people in Manawatu who are beavering away in their garages and farm sheds turning rusting iron tools, fencing wire and other bits and pieces into works of art for the… Read more Audio, Gallery

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 22 November 2019
  • Next Episode: Friday, 6 December 2019
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