Susan Murray

North Island sheep farmers are focusing on getting condition on ewes in time for tupping. In the South Island, ewes are putting on condition in preparation for the ram Audio

The kiwifruit industry has been in the news a lot because of the vine killing bacteria PSA v. There are some new kiwifruit varieties which growers are now seeing as a bit of saviour. Country Life… Audio

The Homebush Homestead near Hororata was demolished after the September 2010 earthquake, but the 1872 brick stable on the 1300 acre farm's still standing and is home to a collection of All Black… Audio

North Island sheep farmers are focusing on getting condition on ewes in time for tupping. In the South Island forage crops are going in and early variety apples are coming off. Audio

After being a closed shop for over 20 years, the NZ Dairy Goat Co Op is suddenly after new suppliers. Its growth in export sales has far outstripped its supply base, and returns for farmers are… Audio

Summer's finally hit in the North Island and on the west coast of the South Isalnd regular rain is helping farms get into shape for autumn. Audio

Export blueberry prices are much stronger at last, but avocados are not doing so well. In the South Island temperatures have been cooler and Southland farmers are still recovering from the drought… Audio

The Pyes Pa nursery near Tauranga is a family business that grows more than a hundred thousand seedlings a year. It's expanded rapidly from taking up a corner of a dairy farm, to two properties as… Audio

The penultimate adventure of the Country Life team. Audio

The North Island had a hot and sunny end to the week and conditions have been near perfect for hay making in Otago. Audio

The 1550 hectare Poripori Farm Trust in Bay of Plenty runs sheep, cattle and deer as well as having kiwifruit, tamarillos and olives. It's in the middle of an ambitious riparian and steep sidlings… Audio

Christine Win makes clothing for hunters, farmers, tourists and even dogs from a converted garage at her home near Murchison. Audio

Life team continue their epic movie trailer adventure. Audio

The wind has died down but rain is needed in the North Island, and in the South Island farmers are mopping up after last weeks flooding on the West Coast. Audio

Darfield agricultural contractor David Buckley. Audio

Country Life team continue their epic movie trailer adventure. Audio

In the past two decades water quality has gradually declined in nearly all the monitored streams and rivers in Waikato. Two farmer councillors on Waikato Regional Council talk about changes that will… Audio

Around the North Island it's been quite wet in the northern parts, PSA has been found on more kiwifruit orchards, and in the South Island bees are heading into pip fruit orchards. Audio

The Country Life team continue their epic movie trailer adventure. Audio

In the North Island docking is underway and pasture growth rates are generally quite good, while in the South Island winter crops are being turned over and fruit trees are blossoming. Audio