Rural Delivery

G We look at methane reduction research, and we meet an award-winning farming family inspiring others with their environmental commitment.

G We learn about a research programme that's taking an alternative approach to reducing the production of methane. Plus, we visit the only spirulina farm in the country.

G We meet a bee keeper and a dog trainer who have teamed up to tackle a highly infectious disease threatening the health of NZ bee colonies. Plus, we meet Southland farmers who are mixing cropping, lamb and hemp.

G We look at the benefits of CT scanning farm animals, we check out a new holiday option for travellers, and we visit a factory processing hemp for an increasing number of growers.

G We look at how the primary sector is offering retraining for seasonal and permanent careers, and we check out carbon positive farming in Northland.

G We look at the research programmes happening at the Southern Dairy Hub in Southland.

G We find out about work being done to breed an endangered whitebait species for release into streams. Plus, we meet a group of Northlanders who are working to protect kiwi and other wildlife.

G We visit a support hub that's driving innovation, economic returns and community wellbeing. We check out a venture demonstrating good dairy farming practice, and we profile a Māori kiwifruit enterprise showcasing innovation and excellence.

G We learn about a trial on a Northland dairy farm looking at bananas as effluent management and supplementary feed for cows. Plus, we find out about the 'Trees for Survival' initiative and look at efforts to restore depleted mussel beds in Ōhiwa Bay.

G We look at research into extending pollination for bumblebee hives, and we find out about the work being done to protect endangered species at the Mystery Creek Predator Free Hub. Plus, we visit a family-owned butchery.