Susan Murray

In summer months, all over the country, horse riders gather to trek over farmland and bush paths for anything from two days, to a week or more. Country Life joins 23 keen individuals who are part of… 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

The 12 ewe hoggets, named after the BOP Magic Netball team, have been hand dagged in preparation for Sunday's big ANZ Netball championship clash between the BOP Magic and Northern Mystics at Mystery… 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

Kumara growers are desperate for rain and in the south all the forks are out for haymaking. Audio

The North Island is desperate for rain and kiwifruit growers are highly anxious with more orchards testing positive to the PSA disease, while in the South Island milk production reaches its peak. Audio

One of the oldest shows in the country where crochet tea cosies and baking still get a look in, and show goers keenly ballot for a car park around the main equestrian arena so they can then proceed to… Audio

Kiwifruit growers in Bay of Plenty, and elsewhere, are on tender hooks, while farms in the top of the South Island are desperate for rain. Audio

Doug Avery and his family are the South Island Farmers of the Year. Audio

Third generation farmers Robert and Jan Holmes run sheep and cows on their farm near Waitangi on the Chatham Islands Audio

When Pauline Stuart was nearly 50 she decided to leave her job in town and set up a business on her Waipa farm growing calendula flowers to use in ointments, soaps and lip balms. Her dairy farming… Audio

Lambs are fetching up to $150 at present which is pleasing for farmers, but all agree that level needs to remain for farming to be viable, and some don't think it will. Audio

Our lifestyle block at Susan Murray's place now has nine ewes (one died) and 18 lambs. However it's not all been plain sailing. The vet was called on Tuesday. Audio

Susan Murray's off to sell the wool from her ten sheep. Audio

It's warmed up in the North Island and is wet in parts of the South Island that don't really need it. Audio

Susan Murray and Carol Stiles hunt out free samples and free advice at the National Agricultural Fieldays near Hamilton. Audio

Dignitories gather at the property where Kim, Kathryn, Carol, Carla, Eva, Susan, Maggie, Nicola, Mary and Lynn live, to formally open the yards and talk about the science of sheep pregnancy. Audio

The Perendale Sheep Society is celebrating its 50th birthday. In the 1940's and 50's farmers were crossing Romneys and Cheviots to get a strong, robust breed which would help break in new land. One of… Audio