Susan Murray
A Horse of Course
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
Regional Wrap
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
Sheep Heaven - 17. Netball Competition
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
A Balmy Business
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
Harvest Marlborough
The wine industry is warning of another season of low prices for grapes that could send some struggling growers to the wall. Audio
Intro and Regional Wrap
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
Regional Wrap
Kumara growers are desperate for rain and in the south all the forks are out for haymaking. Audio
Regional Wrap
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
Gisborne A and P Show
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
Regional Wrap
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
Intro and Guest
Doug Avery and his family are the South Island Farmers of the Year. Audio
Chatham Island Farming
Third generation farmers Robert and Jan Holmes run sheep and cows on their farm near Waitangi on the Chatham Islands Audio
Intro and wrap
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
Sale yards
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
Sheep Heaven - 11. The Vet Arrives
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
Sheep Heaven - 9. Sell the Wool
Susan Murray's off to sell the wool from her ten sheep. Audio
Intro and Regional Wrap
It's warmed up in the North Island and is wet in parts of the South Island that don't really need it. Audio
Fieldays Freebies
Susan Murray and Carol Stiles hunt out free samples and free advice at the National Agricultural Fieldays near Hamilton. Audio
Sheep Heaven - 5. Yard Opening
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
Graham and Alistair Bryant - Rua Peka Peka Stud
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