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Crops in Silt

Sat 17 Aug 2024
7:15

A science initiative promoting crop resilience on silt-affected land. 

 
Aug 2024
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Apatu Farms

Sat 17 Aug 2024
7:16

Large-scale fruit and vegetable production at Apatu Farms. 
Aug 2024
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Waitatapia Farming

Sat 10 Aug 2024
6:43

Driving success through diversity and innovation at Waitatapia Farming. 
Aug 2024
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NZ Milk Nutrition Study

Sat 10 Aug 2024
6:46

Identifying high value New Zealand milk foods for domestic and global markets. 
Aug 2024
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Pure Oil NZ

Sat 03 Aug 2024
6:58

Pure Oil NZ produces high quality oils from Canterbury seed and bean growers. 
Aug 2024
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Dragon Fruit

Sat 27 Jul 2024
7:01

Dragon fruit varieties developed for growing international markets. 
Jul 2024
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Turley Farms/Rockit Apples

Sat 06 Jul 2024
7:22

A large-scale South Canterbury arable vegetable operation adds a Rockit apple orchard.
Jul 2024
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Akaroa Salmon

Sat 06 Jul 2024
6:26

Akaroa Salmon aims for a small environmental footprint.
Jul 2024
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Horticulture Futures Northland

Sat 29 Jun 2024
7:16

Opportunities for careers and economic development in Te Tai Tokerau.
Jun 2024
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Kaikohe Berries

Sat 29 Jun 2024
6:46

A visit to Kaikohe Berries, a hydroponic berry fruit venture.
Jun 2024
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Peanut Progress

Sat 22 Jun 2024
7'16

A domestic peanut industry moving closer to becoming a reality in Northland. 
Jun 2024
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Kingfish Farming (NIWA)

Sat 15 Jun 2024
6'54

Developing a land-based fin fish supply for New Zealand at NIWA.
Jun 2024
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Heartland Chips Revisited

Sat 15 Jun 2024
6'46

An update on Heartland Chips near Timaru. 
Jun 2024
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Oakley’s Vegetables 

Sat 03 Jun 2023
6'52

A large-scale operation grows vegetables in Canterbury.
Jun 2023
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Walnuts NZ

Sat 03 Jun 2023
7'01

A walnut grower co-operative develops value-added products.
Jun 2023
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Matangi Truffles & Tourism

Sat 27 May 2023
6'49

Truffle tourism is being developed in Waikato.
May 2023
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Wheytech Bionics

Sat 20 May 2023
7'07

Wheytech Bionics develop a new sweetener from a by-product of cheese-making.
May 2023
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Kaipaki Dairies

Sat 13 May 2023
6'26

Delivering milk in sustainable, reusable containers at Kaipaki Dairies.
May 2023
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Torere Macadamias

Sat 13 May 2023
7'23

Adding value through research at Torere Macadamias.
May 2023
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Budou Grapes

Sat 06 May 2023
6:53

The art of growing Budou grapes for Japan in Hawke’s Bay.
May 2023
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Southern Seaweed

Sat 08 Apr 2023
7:08

The vast potential for a New Zealand algaculture industry.
Apr 2023
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Harbour Fish

Sat 01 Apr 2023
6:40

A small retail fishing business that grew into a vertically integrated seafood company.
Apr 2023
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Leaderbrand - Salad House

Sat 11 Jun 2022
6:33

A $20m salad house is helping a Gisborne-based company to protect its market position, secure jobs and cushion the impact of climate change.
Jun 2022
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Leaderbrand - Covered Farming Project

Sat 04 Jun 2022
6:19

New greenhouses will make this family owned company more sustainable.
Jun 2022
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Mighty Mushrooms

Sat 28 May 2022
6:30

A boutique gourmet mushroom growing business, selling fresh and pickled mushrooms.
May 2022
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Red Devon Beef

Sat 14 May 2022
6:35

A thriving boutique business on 66-hectares of difficult land, with a herd of Red Devon cattle.
May 2022
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Pinot Noir Research

Sat 07 May 2022
7:11

Updates on research projects exploring ways of improving yield without sacrificing the quality of wine.
May 2022
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Beef Nutrition Study

Sat 07 May 2022
6:46

A study comparing pasture-raised beef with grain-finished beef and with plant protein.
May 2022
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Sustainable Nutrition

Sat 30 Apr 2022
5:49

Development of a model investigating future global food system scenarios from a nutrition perspective.
Apr 2022
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Crayfish and Polo

Sat 23 Apr 2022
6:54

A Kaikoura crayfishing family who also have a hill country farm and now a ‘field of dreams’ polo ground.
Apr 2022
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Caythorpe Cherries

Sat 16 Apr 2022
6:34

A trellis system which protects cherries and makes fruit more accessible for harvest.
Apr 2022
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Caythorpe Hay and Wine

Sat 16 Apr 2022
6:43

A super-premium, 100 percent family estate-grown wine brand.

Apr 2022
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Durum Wheat

Sat 09 Apr 2022
7:02

A Wairarapa crop being trialled as an alternative to peas.
Apr 2022
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Pāuā Recovery

Sat 09 Apr 2022
7:25

Recovery of paua fisheries after the 2016 earthquake.
Apr 2022
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Tasman Bay Food Co

Sat 09 Apr 2022
6:36

A company using sustainable practice to manufacture a variety of packaged foods.
Apr 2022
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Ranui Essentials

Sat 02 Apr 2022
6:48

A couple making a variety of products on their lavender farm.
Apr 2022
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Expleo Butchery and Deli

Sat 05 Jun 2021
6:51

A family owned butchery and delicatessen in Te Awamutu.
Jun 2021
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Good Bugs

Sat 15 May 2021
6:48

Naturally fermented products made from local organic produce.
May 2021
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Peanut Trials

Sat 08 May 2021
6:39

Peanut trials in Kaipara run by Plant and Food Research and Picot Productions.
May 2021
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Future Foods

Sat 01 May 2021
7:20

The Future Foods development programme run by Riddet Institute’s scientists.
May 2021