Farmers' Market
Saving seeds, saving stories
Jemma Ostenfeld collects and germinates seeds on a patch of borrowed land in the eastern Bay of Plenty. She is helping to preserve the genetic memory of plants - each seed a story of survival… Audio
'Born with wellies on' - ex cop takes farming in her stride
Former cop, Lee Askew, traded her police vest for farmer's boots to rear a herd of Red Devon cattle near Gisborne. There have been plenty of challenges rearing artisan meat for her stall at the… Audio
'Born with wellies on' - ex cop takes farming in her stride
Former cop, Lee Askew, traded her police vest for farmer's boots to rear a herd of Red Devon cattle near Gisborne. There have been plenty of challenges rearing artisan meat for her stall at the…
AudioVeggie growers rapt to finally own land
The winter crop of vegetables growing at Dominique Schacherer and Logan Kerr's market garden has turned 25 hectares of fertile earth into a sea of leafy greens. Audio
Veggie growers rapt to finally own land
The winter crop of vegetables growing at Dominique Schacherer and Logan Kerr's market garden has turned 25 hectares of fertile earth into a sea of leafy greens.
AudioPost-lockdown sales hold for vege grower
When Country Life visited North Canterbury vegetable grower Cam Booker two years ago he was getting into selling vege boxes. This year sales sky-rocketed over the Covid-19 lockdown and he says local… Audio
Post-lockdown sales hold for vege grower
When Country Life visited North Canterbury vegetable grower Cam Booker two years ago he was getting into selling vege boxes. This year sales sky-rocketed over the Covid-19 lockdown and he says local…
AudioFeilding comes alive
Feilding lost its usual Friday bustle during the Covid-19 lockdown with the historic stockyards closed and the farmers' market shuttered. But it came to life again last week when the lockdown lifted… Audio, Gallery
Feilding comes alive
Feilding lost its usual Friday bustle during the Covid-19 lockdown with the historic stockyards closed and the farmers' market shuttered. But it came to life again last week when the lockdown lifted…
AudioCountry Life Summer Edition January 2
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Golden Reflections, Ponds of Gold and Woosters of Orira. Audio
Country Life Summer Edition January 2
A selection of some of the best Country Life stories from 2015. In this episode: Golden Reflections, Ponds of Gold and Woosters of Orira.
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