FULL SHOW: Country Life for 17 April 2026

This week on Country Life Gianina meets a worm farmer in Hawke's Bay, while Sally drops in on a Kerikeri orchard growing dragon fruit and Anisha is with some Canterbury grain farmers. Amid punishing weather and high costs, they're making the switch to dairying.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:47 - Rural News Wrap6:30 - Wonder Worm12:56 - Trading crops for cows31:50 -In Northland there be dragonsWith thanks to:Trevor HellyerDavid Clark, Rod May, and David BirkettSatish Kumar, Luke Beehre, and Jeanette JohnstoneMake sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.Send us your feedback or get in touch at [email protected] to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details