Rural Delivery Episodes

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.

G A natural restoration project on unproductive farmland. How a business mentor has helped grow a Hawke's Bay shearing business. And the 2016 winner of the Steak of Origin competition.

G Vertical integration in a multi-faceted agricultural enterprise is reaping rewards in Hawkes Bay. And a multi-generational dairy operation embraces independent thinking in Southland.

G Controlling the tomato-potato psyllid at Plant and Food Research. The agricultural career path of a young Maori farmer. And the efforts behind ensuring the viability of our manuka honey industry.