Regenerative Agriculture
Wholly Cow Cambridge butcher's childhood dream come true
The Andrews family has gone from selling farm-raised meats at the Cambridge Farmers' Market to running their own butchery, adding a micro-abattoir, tannery and tallow production to complete the whole.
…SheepMaster: Hawke's Bay farm's foray into shedding sheep
Dean Martin has carried on the legacy set by his dad and is not afraid to try new things - from shedding sheep to regenerative agriculture practices. Audio
Off-grid farming family focus on farm-to-fork beef and lamb
Sustainability, animal welfare and forging a connection between producer and consumer is at the core of how things are done at Ellis Creek Farm, near the Abel Tasman National Park in Golden Bay. Audio
Healthy cows and worm rich soil makes Motupipi milkers happy
No looking back for dairy farming couple who eliminated imported feed and synthetic fertilisers, including nitrogen and switched to mineral fertilisers. Audio
Compost replaces chemical fertilisers on South Otago dairy farm
Regenerative farming suits Mark Anderson down to the ground. He's focused on putting as much life and diversity back into the land and says the benefits to the entire farm, and his own well-being, are… Audio
Compost replaces chemical fertilisers on South Otago dairy farm
Regenerative farming suits Mark Anderson down to the ground. He's focused on putting as much life and diversity back into the land and says the benefits to the entire farm, and his own well-being, are…
AudioStill farming, just doing it differently
Country Life meets former dairy farmer Lance Gillespie, who's launching a kiwi style chicken trailer. Pasture-raised egg production fits with his interest in regenerative farming practices and… Video, Audio
Still farming, just doing it differently
Country Life meets former dairy farmer Lance Gillespie, who's launching a kiwi style chicken trailer. Pasture-raised egg production fits with his interest in regenerative farming practices and…
AudioJust pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible… Audio
Just pay what you can, says Ōtaki vege grower
Jon and Tae are preparing their rented land near Otaki to start producing "pay-what-you-can" vege boxes in the spring. It's a small-scale social enterprise aimed at making healthy food more accessible…
AudioFrom mother to daughter - A smooth transition
Best of 2020 - After single-handedly running Rees Valley Station for nearly 20 years, Iris Scott was more than happy to hand over the reins to her daughter Kate. Audio
From mother to daughter - A smooth transition
Best of 2020 - After single-handedly running Rees Valley Station for nearly 20 years, Iris Scott was more than happy to hand over the reins to her daughter Kate.
AudioGoat farmer sets the baa high for mohair
Dozens of curly haired kids browse under the watchful eyes of their nannies at Joseph Burstons' Angora goat farm in North Canterbury. Video, Audio
Goat farmer sets the baa high for mohair
Dozens of curly haired kids browse under the watchful eyes of their nannies at Joseph Burstons' Angora goat farm in North Canterbury.
AudioMicro dairy milking it in North Otago
Part-time Oamaru farmers Glen and Bron Claridge milk twenty cows all year round and supply pasteurised milk to locals in glass bottles. They took over The Natural Dairy business last year and have… Audio
Micro dairy milking it in North Otago
Part-time Oamaru farmers Glen and Bron Claridge milk twenty cows all year round and supply pasteurised milk to locals in glass bottles. They took over The Natural Dairy business last year and have…
AudioRegen Agriculture a Rehash?
Regenerative agriculture is becoming a popular catch phrase in New Zealand. Soil scientist Doug Edmeades says it's an overseas designed concept suitable for dust bowls in North America and Australia… Audio
Regen Agriculture a Rehash?
Regenerative agriculture is becoming a popular catch phrase in New Zealand. Soil scientist Doug Edmeades says it's an overseas designed concept suitable for dust bowls in North America and Australia…
AudioNo Looking Back After Going Organic
Twenty-three years ago Otago farmer Allan Richardson and his wife Sonia decided to start farming their 1300 hectare sheep and beef farm organically. Allan's father Colin, who had bought the farm at… Audio
