Food Security
Jefferson Fellow Kate Green on the future of food security
RNZ reporter Kate Green has recently returned from parts of Southeast Asia as part of a Jefferson Fellowship exploring food security issues across the region. Audio
Could small-scale farms be the best way to feed the country?
Seven hectares can produce a "magnificent" amount of food. So says small-scale farmer and Kellogg scholar Alison Bentley who's done just that, growing beef cattle, hazelnuts and a wide range of fruit… Audio
What if... genomics could safeguard our food supply?
The rapid warming and periods of droughts as a result of climate change will impact our ability to grow food. Researchers at Plant and Food, AgResearch and the Bragato Research Institute are… Video
A 'beautiful abundant food system' for future generations
Jared Hiakita has been germinating a seed of an idea while nurturing his food forest at the off-grid family farm in Hokianga. The seed has grown into a charity which will grow and donate fruit tree… Audio
A 'beautiful abundant food system' for future generations
Jared Hiakita has been germinating a seed of an idea while nurturing his food forest at the off-grid family farm in Hokianga. The seed has grown into a charity which will grow and donate fruit tree…
AudioSowing the seed for Māori to grow food
Country Life visits a food garden in Taranaki, where whānau are getting their hands in the soil and finding out how to sustain themselves from their own backyards. Audio
Sowing the seed for Māori to grow food
Country Life visits a food garden in Taranaki, where whānau are getting their hands in the soil and finding out how to sustain themselves from their own backyards.
AudioBanking on seeds for Raglan
People in Raglan have access to a community seed bank so they can plant their own vegetables and ensure local cultivars thrive. Audio
Banking on seeds for Raglan
People in Raglan have access to a community seed bank so they can plant their own vegetables and ensure local cultivars thrive.
AudioShout from the rooftops, says farmers' markets rep
Jono Walker, chair of Farmers' Markets New Zealand, is Country Life's guest this week. He's been in Rome mingling with other farmers' market representatives from around the world. Audio
Shout from the rooftops, says farmers' markets rep
Jono Walker, chair of Farmers' Markets New Zealand, is Country Life's guest this week. He's been in Rome mingling with other farmers' market representatives from around the world.
AudioFood shortage in Tikopia Island of Solomon Islands
Food security in Tikopia island in the Solomon Islands is a major concern after severe tropical cyclone Lola. Audio
"A way of making people move" - Coaxing veggie gardens in Christchurch
It takes a bit of grit to grow veges in the Christchurch winter, but a group of Fijian families are rising to the challenge via a University of Canterbury-led project. Audio
"A way of making people move" - Coaxing veggie gardens in Christchurch
It takes a bit of grit to grow veges in the Christchurch winter, but a group of Fijian families are rising to the challenge via a University of Canterbury-led project.
AudioJust pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible… Audio
Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible…
AudioHigh-tech strawberry farm aims high in Foxton
Best of 2022 - Country Life takes a tour of a high-tech strawberry farm in Foxton. Audio
High-tech strawberry farm aims high in Foxton
Best of 2022 - Country Life takes a tour of a high-tech strawberry farm in Foxton.
AudioThe food bank supplying one of our richest regions
Escalating food, fuel and housing prices are driving people everywhere to desperation - even on the North Shore. Audio
The food bank supplying one of our richest regions
Escalating food, fuel and housing prices are driving people everywhere to desperation - even on the North Shore.
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