Deer Farming
Wild cherry trees give farmer the pip
Black Siberian cherry trees are thriving on the river flats at Nigel Wilson's deer farm in North Canterbury. Thier fruit is proving popular with local chefs wanting foraged ingredients to add to their… Audio
Wild cherry trees give farmer the pip
Black Siberian cherry trees are thriving on the river flats at Nigel Wilson's deer farm in North Canterbury. Thier fruit is proving popular with local chefs wanting foraged ingredients to add to their…
AudioWhat Happened Next - Dayanne Almeida
Dayanne Almeida is a self-professed 'sheep nutter'. Since Country Life met Dayanne three years ago she has bought her own flock and has become entranced by deer. Audio
What Happened Next - Dayanne Almeida
Dayanne Almeida is a self-professed 'sheep nutter'. Since Country Life met Dayanne three years ago she has bought her own flock and has become entranced by deer.
AudioDare to work with Deer
The deer industry is looking to attract skilled, enthusiastic newcomers. Many deer farming pioneers are now wanting to retire. Audio
Dare to work with Deer
The deer industry is looking to attract skilled, enthusiastic newcomers. Many deer farming pioneers are now wanting to retire.
AudioValley Gatherings
Genevieve King has just published a book about the food grown, produced and gathered in the Clarence Valley north of Kaikoura. She is from a high country farm that has suffered huge damage from the… Audio
Valley Gatherings
Genevieve King has just published a book about the food grown, produced and gathered in the Clarence Valley north of Kaikoura. She is from a high country farm that has suffered huge damage from the…
AudioColin Cox: Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possumer - Part 4
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio
Colin Cox: Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possumer - Part 4
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a…
AudioColin Cox: Pioneer Deer Farmer and Possumer - part 3
Colin Cox was involved in the very beginnings of deer farming in New Zealand and with the development of possum fibre for use in clothing. He's written a memoir which Country Life has turned into a… Audio
Ex-deer farmers drawn back by strong returns
Deer farmers who left the industry for brighter pastures in dairy are being drawn back by strong returns for venison and velvet.
