Home Block
Episode 41 – The Spring Home Block Roundup
This week we catch up with Country-Wide’s Spring issue Home Block columnists from around the country to find out what’s happening in their patch. From yearling bull sales and cyclone recovery in Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne, to challenging lambing conditions in Southland, our four farmers discuss the challenges and rewards of farming in each of their regions.
“Greenie” at heart
Sandra Matthews, Rere, Gisborne, sheep and beef farmer, and winner of the FMG Rural Champion award at the 2022 B+LNZ Awards.
Autumn is my favourite time of year
Anna Munro is a mum, farmer and rural photographer based in Mt Somers, Mid Canterbury.
Back to normal
Ben Dooley, Mimihau, Southland is a fourth-generation farmer, farming in Mimihau, Southland with his wife, Sarah, and two boys.
Stop and smell the roses
Max Tweedie, Tutira, Hawke’s Bay and his wife Lucy run Hallmark Angus Stud.
Bulldozer better than a boat
Paul Burt loves his new dozer, but he’s struggling to grasp the concept of teamwork.
