Susan Murray
An Apple to Envy
It's apple-picking time and Enza says an extra special variety will start coming off the trees midway through next week, Envy. Audio
The Hobnail Boot
The Mainland Boot Company has started making traditional working boots using designs and techniques from boot maker, J.B. Frame. Audio
Intro and Regional Wrap
Facial eczema is killing cows and calves in the North Island, and in the South Island lamb and calf prices have been excellent. Audio
Kiwiberries OOT
Thousands of trays of miniature, hairless kiwifruit are exported each year. Audio
Regional Wrap
Grass growth is bolting away over much of the North Island and in the South Island. Audio
What's In A Name
News this week that British cows with names produce more milk rang true for one chook owner. Audio
AgResearch's Six Million Dollar Dairy Conversion
A Tokanui farm is being converted from dry stock into a 200ha dairy unit with two rotary milking sheds, running about 800 cows. Audio
Intro and Regional Wrap
It's been hot and dry in the North Island, but apart from Wairarapa and parts of Hawkes Bay farms are holding up. Audio
Wimbledon Pub
Miles from anywhere in southern Hawkes Bay the historic Wimbledon Pub has a loyal group of regulars. Audio
The Bugs Stop Here
Laurie Meadows spends his days opening parcels as part of MAF's Biosecurity team at the international mail centre in Auckland. Audio
Fishing at Westport
Ian McKenzie is a hard nosed fisherman in Westport. He talks about the state of the local industry. Audio
Regional Conditions and Feedback
The weather's been abysmal all over the country. Cold, windy and wet in the North Island and snowing in many South Island spots. Audio
Intro and Guest
The Opuha Dam Water Management project is the supreme winner of this year's Environment Canterbury's resource management award. Audio
Shear Delight
The Mullins family has a passion for shearing and a heart for young folk needing a second chance. Audio
Carrot Juice
Twenty truck loads of carrots are squeezed for their juice each day at a new Timaru plant. Audio
Intro and Colostrum
The first five days of milk produced by a cow is worth three times more than normal milk. Country life takes a closer look. Audio
Gallagher Turns
The Waikato based firm Gallagher, revolutionize the grassland-farming world wide with the development of the electric fence. Audio
East Meats West
Egyptian-born butcher Saad Nassar of Halal New Zealand meat talks about the Halal process and why it is so important to Muslims. Audio
Primary Focus
Irish dairy farmer and dairy commentator Mike Murphy believes dairy farming in New Zealand has a bright future Audio