Country Life for Friday 8 October 2021

3:21 PM.Taranaki sharemilker Kane Brisco has set up an outdoor gym in one of his paddocks to help his mates and neighbours get fit for farming, especially the busy calving season. He says farmers are often… Read more Video, Audio

9:31 PM.A child with food allergies and a dairy intolerance has led a Canterbury couple to start milking sheep. Matt and Tracey Jones were so impressed by the difference sheep milk made for their daughter… Read more Audio

9:17 PM.Hemp New Zealand says it has a list of farmers wanting to grow hemp but markets need to be built and infrastructure secured before growing the production base further. Read more Audio

9:13 PM.People wanting to be a bit more self-sufficient in uncertain times has led to a lift in demand for chook houses. Read more Audio

9:07 PM.Vines are in leaf and vineyard workers are shoot thinning in Hawke's Bay while Tasman dairy herds are heading towards peak production but need more sun. Read more Audio

9:07 PM.Sheep milking at Kirwee, keeping fit for farming, hemp wool carpet is step closer, chook houses are in demand and the Regional Wrap. Read more Audio