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Country Life for Friday 26 July 2024

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  • Rural News Wrap

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    7:19 PM.A round-up of the week's agricultural news. Read more Audio

  • Country life for Friday 26 July 2024

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    The owners of Ruamāhanga Farm hope to see 15 hectares restored to wetland and riparian forest

    7:11 PM.This week Country Life meets a farmer who's been on a 35-year quest to breed the perfect cashmere goat.. a chat with a dirtbike enduro champion who's helping farm workers ride their two wheelers… Read more Audio

  • 'See, feel, touch': How a riverside farm connects with community

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    Scarlett  Philips preparing to take part in the fish biodiversity survey

    7:39 PM.A South Wairarapa riverside farm is turning into a rich classroom, offering lessons in science and the environment, maths, language, and legends of the land. Read more Audio

  • Cashmere goat farmer wants to reboot luxurious fibre industry

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    Cashmere goats on David Shaw's farm in South Otago

    7:26 PM.David Shaw has been on a 35-year goat fibre journey on his farm in South Otago. It began with 50 multi-coloured feral goats and now, through selective breeding, he runs 700 creamy white goats and… Read more Video, Audio

  • Tips for farmworkers from dirt bike champions

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    Kylie Dorr

    7:12 PM.Four of the country's champion endurance motorbike riders are offering lessons around the country on how to ride farm bikes safely. They're hoping the fundraiser will help them get to Spain in October… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 19 July 2024
  • Next Episode: Friday, 2 August 2024
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