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Country Life for Friday 10 March 2023

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 3 March 2023
  • Next Episode: Friday, 17 March 2023
  • Rural News Wrap

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    Harvesting crops in northern Southland

    7:07 PM.RNZ's rural news reporter, Maja Burry, takes a look at the week's agricultural news. Read more Audio

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  • Country Life for Friday 10 March 2023

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    Molewood Orchard is trialling pick-your-own fruit as another stream of income after another difficult season post Covid.

    7:07 PM.Country Life meets ag-entrepreneur Edwin Mabonga who also takes beautiful photos of Southland and drops in on a Wairarapa apple orchard throwing open its gates for a touch of nostalgia. Read more Audio

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  • Rush of Jack Russells in Wānaka

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    The Jack Russells take off at the Wanaka A&P Show

    7:13 PM.Get your collars ready - a rush of Jack Russells are about to race through Wānaka. The annual K9 Natural Jack Russell Race is an undisputed highlight of the Central Otago town's two-day A&P show and… Read more Audio

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  • A smooth roll for Kihikihi

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    Dave Barnetts Green

    7:18 PM.Kihikihi Bowling Club has said goodbye to their mower and hello to a vacuum cleaner. Their new carpet green has doubled the clubs membership proving a smooth roll plays an important role in the… Read more Audio

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  • A bigger picture - dairy farmer discovers landscape photography

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    Southland farmer turned landscape photographer Edwin Mabonga

    7:25 PM.Capturing beautiful South Island landscapes is more than just a hobby for agricultural entrepreneur and aspiring mushroom-grower Edwin Mabonga. Read more Audio

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  • Crunch-time for Greytown apple orchard

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    Merran Cooke says pick-your-own is an immersive experience reminiscent of her childhood

    7:40 PM.It's a return to the old days for the Cooke family of Greytown who are inviting people to come with their buckets and baskets to pick their own apples fresh off the tree. It's been a struggle for… Read more Audio

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  • Previous Episode: Friday, 3 March 2023
  • Next Episode: Friday, 17 March 2023
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