Horticulture

A wrap of conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

Could growers harness the kiwi as a way of reducing pests attacking their crops? A recent study has filmed the endangered birds entering vineyards and orchards at night to feast on beetles, weevils… Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

David Ruan says the colourful vegetables growing in his garden are like little cakes relying on the sun for energy, hence the name Suncakes Gardens. Audio

Country Life is next, and this week the team takes you to the back country of Marlborough and the famous Molesworth Station. Audio

A wrap of conditions on farms and orchards around the country. Audio

Indie the Springer Spaniel has just finished her first harvest as a truffle hunter, showing outstanding skills for a pup. Her owners Nikki & Lance Dodd of Trufflewood have just finished their first… Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

Huhana Smith grows olives, fruit and harakeke on six hectares of land at Kuku north of Wellington. It's a productive testing ground for growing healthy food and, potentially, a sustainable fashion… Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

A wrap of conditions around the country. Audio

Beth Pearsall wants to revive the ancient skill of scything. She loves swishing the sharp-bladed tool through her own garden and holds workshops to teach others about the scythe and its uses. Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

Pretty much the last place you'd think you'd find a rice paddy growing is on a hill in Nelson, but Yuki Fukuda is doing just that. Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

A round-up of the week's news from the primary sector. Audio

A wrap of conditions on farms and orchards around New Zealand. Audio