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• FULL SHOW: Country Life for 4 July 2025

  This week Country Life returns to a vegetable farm to see whether it's radical plan to feed the community is working and looks at plans for plastic waste on farm. And the team meet a animal advocate who has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:43 - On the Farm8:30 - Agrecovery: Rural recycling on the rise16:08 - Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model feeding families two years on30:16 - Snorts, snuggles and second chances at animal sanctuaryWith thanks to guests:Tony Wilson, AgrecoveryJonathan Mines, Crooked VegeSharlene Wilson, Canterbury Tails Animal Rescue SanctuaryMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Snorts, snuggles and second chances at animal sanctuary

  Sharlene Wilson has turned her rural property in North Canterbury into a haven for rescued farm animals who find healing, freedom and a place to truly belong. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:12 - Animals of all shapes and sizes4:38 - In search of a new home9:40 - Meet Marshmallow13:48 - VolunteersWith thanks to:Sharlene Wilson, Canterbury Tails Animal Rescue SanctuaryMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model feeding families two years on

  Crooked Vege's pay-what-you-can model for its vege boxes may have been a radical idea two years ago but it's plan seems to be working. The small farm has had its challenges, though. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.If you'd like to support Crooked Vege's fundraiser, go to their websiteGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• Agrecovery: Rural recycling on the rise

  Agrecovery's seen huge growth in the 20 years it's been operating, with those in the primary sector looking for new ways to recycle on-farm plastic. "We know the farmers and growers are wanting solutions." You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.You can learn more about Agrecovery, here. And for more information about the proposed regulations, see here.With thanks to:Tony WilsonGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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• On the Farm for 4 July 2025

  Country Life speaks to farmers and growers around New Zealand to find out about growing conditions over the past month. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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