Duncan Smith

All through the North Island farmers and growers are feeling pretty confident as a slow start to winter sees good grass growth and good returns on the fruit harvest. In the South Island pip fruit… Audio

North Island farmers are looking forward to a dollop of rain this weekend. In the Marlborough, conditions have been perfect for picking grapes. Audio

Cook Island growers are hoping to supply paw paw to New Zealand year round. 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

An ordinary-looking farm in Pukekohe is hosting a high-tech trial in precision agricultural techniques. Satellite-guided tractors are ploughing fields with a degree of precision previously unheard of… Audio

Peter and May Croft are artisan wine makers. They swapped a life in Wellington for one in Wairarapa over ten years ago. Audio

The North Island had extremely useful rain last weekend and cooler nights are helping mature apples and grapes, and autumn has arrived in the South Island as well this week. Audio

The pin is back in the map and we're visiting Latitude 20 degrees south today. George Scott is manager of Lake Nash Station. Audio

Maize harvesting's started a few weeks early in the North Island, while in the South Island many regions are having their best summer for a long time. Audio

Spring like grass growth continues across much of the North Island and lambs are nearing their optimum weight after another fine week in the South. Audio

Lucy Orbell explores the inner complexities of making a multi tracked radio play. Audio