Country Life

Researchers have found it's possible to produce milk and cheese in a highly environmentally friendly way without losing money.

Hawkes Bay's cherries are being picked and Southland and South Otago have finally had the chance to dry out...

Trusts set up more than 50 years ago by two Taranaki farmers have helped thousands of young people further their careers in agriculture and veterinary science. Profits from two dairy farms boost the Bashford Nicholls Trust's coffers each year and scholarships are given to about 90 students.

We hear about new research into the profitability of carbon neutral dairying, scholarships for people studying vet science and agriculture and visit a Hawkes Bay meat company that has Californians queuing up for its steak. We're also in the Manawatu town of Kimbolton where people are getting creative with chicken wire in the name of mental health.

Keeping it local and tapping into Reefton's rich history were two of Patsy Bass's goals when she founded the Reefton Distilling Company two years ago...

Gisela Bach is a Waihi dairy farmer and qualified as a vet in her home country Spain. She's been in New Zealand nine years and spends October and November artificially inseminating cows.

Welcome rain has set many farms up for the summer. It hasn't really warmed up in the far south and grass is struggling to grow. Marlborough has finally transitioned from what has been a fickle spring into summer.

The West Coast Town in Good Spirits, artificial breeding with technician Gisela Bach and the Regional Wrap.

New Zealand's tiny Rockit apples are proving a real hit with both consumers and growers. They're returning more than any other apple variety and demand is sky-rocketing in Asia.

Born and bred Reefton sparky Greg Topp is part of a team of locals who formed the Reefton Powerhouse Trust in 2011. Their goal is to restore the old hydro scheme on the Inangahua River to its former glory.