FULL SHOW: Country Life for 19 June 2026

Country Life heads to Gore for the Tussock Country Music festival, visits a woollen mill in the heart of a remote hill country station whose farmer has fulfilled her dream of creating a hub for wool, and Nuffield scholar Lisa Portas chats about the potential for New Zealand farmers to increase the value of the fibre.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:00 - Wonderful wool: Nuffield scholar see's bright future for natural fibre0:00 - Rural News Wrap0:00 - Closing the loop: wool to yarn without leaving the farm0:00 - A country music pilgrimageWith thanks to:Lisa Portas, Nuffield ScholarMel Kiernan and Patrizia VienoAnnabel Roy, Jaydin Shingleton, The Rusty Pickups, Sandra Campbell, and Laura KootMake 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