Country Life meets a family using bullock-power instead of diesel to grow their own food, and gets a taste of the tomatoes grown by some of Wellington's Italian community.

You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.

In this episode:

• 0:47 - Conditions wrap
• 7:04- Standing up for migrant farmers
• 14:45 - Roots that run deep - Capri tomatoes
• 26:24 - Off-grid, thriving and feeding whānau without fossil fuels

With thanks to:

• Kristine Asuncion
• Nina and Teresa Cuccurullo
• Marissa Dowling
• The Land family

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