Rural Delivery Episodes

G Take a look at creating models to understand animal behaviour on a farm at AgResearch; bridging the gap between rural and urban communities in Manawatu; adding value to oat production in Southland.

G Take a look at a new organisation for NZ's plant producers; a group of Southland farmers and their community with a focus on water care; a family flower production and retail business in Manawatu.

G See how Kiwis are controlling wasp populations with a new protein bait; take a look at award-winning Perendale genetics and environmental management in Southland; and visit an iconic sock manufacturer in Norsewood.

G Plant and Food Research looks into alternative species for aquaculture in New Zealand. Working with an independent soil consultant. And an award winning family run dairy operation and cheese producer.

G A soil-based approach to sustainable dairying in Waikato. Angus yearling bulls are prepared for a National Sale in Manawatu. And the process of producing unique varieties of feijoa in Golden Bay.

G Isolating milk proteins for fighting infections at Quantec. Pastoral development on hill country at Mt Linton Station. The Mt Linton Genetics programme produces success at the Sheep Industry Awards.

G Research into the dietary requirements of farmed King Salmon. A new approach to farming reaps rewards for a Waikato dairy farmer. And a rural community effort in Taranaki protects a wetland reserve.

G The search for a biological control against slug pests. The development of a farmers' water care group in Southland. And sharing lessons learned from setting up a sheep milking flock in Canterbury.

G A new centre for dairying and science in Southland. A lifetime of commercial eel fishing in lakes and rivers around Waikato. And growing exotic trees and shrubs at Frank's Trees in Nelson.

G Balancing performance, profit and environmental constraints on a Southland farm. And selling lamb to North America through Atkins Ranch.