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Country Life for Friday 19 July 2024

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  • From pup to pro: Following a Wairarapa working dog's journey

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    Wairarapa farmer and dog triallist Chris Shaw with his latest pup, 7-month-old Huntaway Miley.

    7:39 PM.Meet Miley, a seven-month-old huntaway with great potential. She's the third generation bred by award-winning dog triallist Chris Shaw and we'll follow along as he trains her up. Read more Audio

  • Mosgiel tech company uses AI to help farmers figure out when - and how - to drench sheep

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    7:26 PM.New technology is helping farmers to prevent drench resistance and keep sheep parasite-free. Read more Audio

  • Retired Working Dogs charity sees jump in old dogs needing new homes

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    Retired Working Dogs currently has about 45 dogs available for adoption. Here's some of them.

    7:19 PM.The cost of living crunch has seen the number of retired working dogs looking for homes explode. We talk to the charity helping rehome them about why they make such great pets Read more Audio

  • Rural News Wrap

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    A recent flyover conducted by Environment Canterbury has found Waimakariri farmers are on the right track with their winter grazing practices.

    7:12 PM.A round-up of the week's agricultural news. Read more Audio

  • Country Life Friday 19 July 2024

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    In the stock yards, Miley's job is to maintain the bubble between he farmer and the sheep.

    7:08 PM.This week Country Life meets a Huntaway pup with great potential to become a top farm dog, we learn about the science behind protecting sheep from worms, a charity is helping to rehome old working… Read more Audio

  • Previous Episode: Friday, 12 July 2024
  • Next Episode: Friday, 26 July 2024
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