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Episode 4 – Loving our best mates, our working dogs!
In this episode, we celebrate our working dogs, those loyal companions who play a vital role on our farms.
Episode 3 – Will 2024 be the ‘Wool Renaissance’ everyone is hoping for?
In this episode on the Country-Wide podcast, Editor Rebecca Greaves talks to an innovative farming couple who have developed a woollen alternative to plastic tree protectors as well as Campaign for Wool’s, Tom O’Sullivan on the positive approach the new government is taking to supporting the industry.
WIN a copy of The Chicken Caravan by Sally Newall and a Kiwi Country Kids 2024 Calendar!
*Competition is now closed* Perfect for ages 4-8 years, The Chicken Caravan is a great read aloud for parents and kids.
Episode 2 – The lack of community is killing rural wellbeing
In the second episode of our new podcast, Country-Wide Editor Rebecca Greave discusses what's being done to combat the decline rural mental health and safety, unpacking the research with rural counsellor Kathryn Wright.
The Country Wide Podcast – Episode 1 – Political Shifts and Farming
In our first podcast, Country-Wide Editor Rebecca Greaves talks to Professor Hugh Campbell, Professor of Sociology at the University of Otago, Brent Paterson from MyEnviro and Hon. Todd McClay, Minister for Primary Industries & Trade.
Congratulations to the winners of the CopRice Working Dog Competition!
The votes have been tallied and we have two winners!
The day the lake returned
Despite six years of native planting on their farm being destroyed by Cyclone Gabrielle, the McBains have been busy replanting. By Rebecca Greaves. PHOTOS BY TUKITUKI LAND CARE
Natives nurture community spirit
In a tiny pocket of rural Wairarapa, a native tree nursery is flourishing and all the proceeds are going back to the community thanks to the dedication of a band of volunteers, led by local farmer Kelsey Shannon. Rebecca Greaves reports.
Defying the status quo
Millions of young native plants have benefitted from the protection of EmGuard, a cardboard tree guard, predominantly made of recycled pulp. Annabelle Latz reports.
Tapping into markets for poplar
Potential markets and uses for poplar timber are being investigated. By Rebecca Greaves.