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Country Life for Friday 17 November 2023

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  • Rare horses relax at show

    rural Canterbury
    Liselle Silver

    1:13 PM.Eleven rare equine breeds, including the only black Percheron in the country, are on display in a quiet and sunny corner of the Canterbury A&P Showgrounds. Read more Audio

  • Mangaweka Asparagus - from fire to feast

    rural farming
    George and Diana Turney, owners of Mangaweka Asparagus

    7:40 PM.George and Diana Turney went from tragedy to starting Mangaweka Asparagus three decades ago. After the community came to their aid, they have enjoyed giving back and helping others gain a living from… Read more Audio

  • Working hard to achieve the rural dream

    rural farming
    Gielen Family Farm

    7:30 PM.Pigs, cattle, fruit and honey processing are all part of a sustainable farming business plan for first-time Motukarara farmers, Stacey and Ode Gielen. Read more Audio

  • Rural News Wrap

    rural farming
    Logging truck heading to Gisborne port

    7:07 PM.A round-up of the week's agricultural news with RNZ rural news reporter Sally Murphy Read more Audio

  • Country Life for Friday November 17 2023

    rural farming
    The workers ensure each bundle is taped neatly as presentation is key

    7:07 PM.Country Life is at an asparagus harvest near Mangaweka and meets some of the harvesters from Vanuatu. The team checks out some rare horse breeds at the Canterbury show and meets a Banks Peninsula… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 10 November 2023
  • Next Episode: Friday, 24 November 2023
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