Duncan Smith

Pollination biologist Dr. Linda Newstrom-Lloyd talks about the 'Trees for Bees' programme, which has been established by the Federated Farmers Bee Industry Group. Audio

Southland farmers Ian and Heather Smith run sheep and beef on their coastal farm near Waimahaka. Ian is the third generation of Smiths to farm on this rolling piece of land. Audio

There has been a lot of rain in both islands but temperatures remain extremely mild. Audio

This Hawkes Bay pip and stonefruit orchard has been in the Mardon family for four generations. Growing apples commercially has been a tough road in recent years, but Philip, David and Ian Mardon all… Audio

Bob Thompson reports on good stock health, prices and pasture conditions in Northland, but says structural change is needed in the industry in order to maintain top prices. Audio

It's wet in the North Island but still a stunning autumn generally, and the South Island's looking fresh too. Plenty of feed and stock in good condition. Audio

Carriage driving attracts a small but very dedicated group of competitors. In summer every second weekend they compete in events all around the North sland. Carriages are hitched up to ponies, grooms… Audio

A year after our first visit, we return to Omihi Primary School in the Waipara Valley to find out about a bio-diversity trail the children were creating on the school grounds. The project's completed… Audio

Summer and autumn have come together in the North Island with very mild, but also very wet conditions. It's much the same in the South Island with warm weather helping push grass growth along still. Audio

Shay and Kane Manual operate a portable sawmill set up in a forested gully near Cust. Audio

All through the North Island farmers and growers are feeling pretty confident as a slow start to winter sees good grass growth and good returns on the fruit harvest. In the South Island pip fruit… Audio

North Island farmers are looking forward to a dollop of rain this weekend. In the Marlborough, conditions have been perfect for picking grapes. Audio

Cook Island growers are hoping to supply paw paw to New Zealand year round. Audio

They are natural, soothing and used around the world. Tui Bee Balms and waxes are made at the tranquil Tui Community in Golden Bay and this growing business supports at least a dozen of Tui's… Audio

The wine industry is warning of another season of low prices for grapes that could send some struggling growers to the wall. Audio

The North Island's having a pearler of a start to autumn and apple harvesting is in full swing in both the North and South Islands. Audio

An ordinary-looking farm in Pukekohe is hosting a high-tech trial in precision agricultural techniques. Satellite-guided tractors are ploughing fields with a degree of precision previously unheard of… Audio

Peter and May Croft are artisan wine makers. They swapped a life in Wellington for one in Wairarapa over ten years ago. Audio

The North Island had extremely useful rain last weekend and cooler nights are helping mature apples and grapes, and autumn has arrived in the South Island as well this week. Audio

The pin is back in the map and we're visiting Latitude 20 degrees south today. George Scott is manager of Lake Nash Station. Audio