Meaty, eco-friendly, good-looking but not so woolly - the making of NZ's future flock   episode artwork

EPISODE · Mar 20, 2026 · 12 MIN

Meaty, eco-friendly, good-looking but not so woolly - the making of NZ's future flock  

from Country Life · host RNZ

Climate change, increasing costs, fussier consumers and changing rules have researchers and breeders working hard to develop a sheep that will not only be economic to farm but good for the planet. Country Life visits Kapiro Farm in Northland which is five years into a seven-year project to design the sheep of the future.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Ian Leaf, PāmuGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

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