Podcasts about Country Life

Fall hunting season is here for most of us, and Brent’s sharing a listener story and one from his Arkansas Bear Camp. It's that time of year when hunters are chasing critters, and Brent’s in the mix with some of his closest friends. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Taranaki pig farmer is spending $2 million creating more space for pigs as welfare expectations change. Country Life visits Stanley Bros near Ōpunake to see what's involved.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Karl StanleyGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Country Life is at a rural school in Wairarapa celebrating its sesquicentennial and visits a Taranaki piggery to hear how one farming family is adapting to major changes in New Zealand's pork industry.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:47 - On the Farm7:58 - Good greens, small sprouts14:33 - Room to oink28:40 - 150 years of Tinui SchoolWith thanks to:Karen McGrath, Southern Alps SproutsKarl StanleyDuncan Smith, Amanda Aitken, Jenny Balfour, Reverend Steve Thomson, Ian Perry, Phyllis French, and Caryl ForestMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Autumnal Bonds: A Sibling's Journey to Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-09-23-22-34-02-sv Story Transcript:Sv: På den svenska landsbygden, omgiven av höstens gulröda löv och en stilla sjö i fjärran, låg en liten sommarstuga.En: In the Swedish countryside, surrounded by the autumn's golden-red leaves and a quiet lake in the distance, stood a small summer cabin.Sv: Luften var frisk och klar när familjen samlades för att fira midsommar, trots att hösten redan gjort sitt intåg.En: The air was fresh and clear as the family gathered to celebrate midsummer, despite the fact that autumn had already begun to make its entrance.Sv: Maja blickade ut över det natursköna landskapet och suckade lätt.En: Maja gazed out over the picturesque landscape and sighed softly.Sv: Hon kunde höra skrattet från sin äldre bror, Viktor, som alltid var festens medelpunkt.En: She could hear the laughter of her older brother, Viktor, who was always the center of the party.Sv: Maja kände sig ibland som höstens vissna löv, osedda och oansenliga bredvid Viktors sprakande personlighet.En: Maja sometimes felt like the withered leaves of autumn, unseen and unremarkable next to Viktor's sparkling personality.Sv: Hon längtade efter att få närma sig honom, bygga en bro av förståelse och gemenskap.En: She longed to reach out to him, to build a bridge of understanding and togetherness.Sv: Men supersociala Viktor tog all uppmärksamhet, och Maja samlade mod för att hitta rätt tillfälle att stämma möte med honom.En: But super-social Viktor took all the attention, and Maja gathered the courage to find the right moment to set up a meeting with him.Sv: Elin, den yngsta av syskonen, strosade genom trädgården och plockade några äpplen.En: Elin, the youngest of the siblings, strolled through the garden and picked a few apples.Sv: "Är allt okej?"En: "Is everything okay?"Sv: frågade hon Maja med ett vänligt leende.En: she asked Maja with a friendly smile.Sv: Elin hade en särskild talang för att sprida lugn.En: Elin had a special talent for spreading calm.Sv: Maja nickade men visste att Elin anade hennes bekymmer.En: Maja nodded but knew that Elin sensed her worries.Sv: Senare på kvällen satte sig familjen omkring en brasa.En: Later in the evening, the family sat around a bonfire.Sv: Eldens varma sken dansade över deras ansikten när de njöt av sång och skratt.En: The warm glow of the fire danced over their faces as they enjoyed songs and laughter.Sv: Maja såg sin chans när samtalen tunnades ut.En: Maja saw her chance when the conversations grew sparse.Sv: Hon drog Viktor åt sidan, mot en bänk i skogsbrynet.En: She pulled Viktor aside, towards a bench at the forest's edge.Sv: Här, bland de guldskimrande löven, ville hon tala från hjärtat.En: Here, among the golden shimmering leaves, she wanted to speak from the heart.Sv: "Viktor," började Maja tveksamt, "jag har något att säga."En: "Viktor," began Maja hesitantly, "I have something to say."Sv: Viktor vände sig mot henne, hans annars spelevinke ansikte nu allvarligt och uppmärksamt.En: Viktor turned towards her, his usually playful face now serious and attentive.Sv: "Jag har känt mig osynlig ibland," fortsatte hon.En: "I've felt invisible at times," she continued.Sv: "Jag vill att vi ska bli närmare, som syskon."En: "I want us to be closer, as siblings."Sv: Elden sprakade, nästan som om den ville hålla tystnaden i schack.En: The fire crackled, almost as if it wanted to keep the silence at bay.Sv: Viktor höll Majas blick och log försiktigt.En: Viktor held Maja's gaze and smiled gently.Sv: "Jag visste inte," erkände han mjukt.En: "I didn't know," he admitted softly.Sv: "Jag vill också att vi ska ha en starkare relation."En: "I want us to have a stronger relationship too."Sv: De satt länge och pratade, delade minnen och framtidsdrömmar.En: They sat for a long time talking, sharing memories and dreams of the future.Sv: Stunden blev som en tyst överenskommelse mellan dem.En: The moment became like a silent agreement between them.Sv: En ny början skapades, ett brandfritt område där de kunde mötas som syskon.En: A new beginning was created, a fire-free zone where they could meet as siblings.Sv: När natten sänkte sig över stugan kände Maja sig lättare, mer självförvissad.En: As night descended over the cabin, Maja felt lighter, more self-assured.Sv: Hon hade äntligen tagit steget att uttrycka sina känslor.En: She had finally taken the step to express her feelings.Sv: Hon och Viktor skildes åt den kvällen med förståelse för varandras världar och löftet att bevara denna nyfunna närhet.En: She and Viktor parted that evening with an understanding of each other's worlds and a promise to maintain this newfound closeness.Sv: I det stilla gryningsljuset dagen därpå promenerade Maja ensam vid sjöns strand.En: In the still dawn light the next day, Maja walked alone by the lakeshore.Sv: Hon kände en starkare koppling till sin familj och till platsen.En: She felt a stronger connection to her family and to the place.Sv: Med varje steg lämnade hon det gamla bakom sig och gick mot en ljusare framtid.En: With every step, she left the old behind and moved towards a brighter future.Sv: Här i höstens ljumma omfamning, hade hon hittat sin röst.En: Here in autumn's gentle embrace, she had found her voice. 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It’s the annual World Championship Squirrel Cook Off in Bentonville, Arkansas. Brent’s sitting down with Kevin Murphy, Josh Spielmaker, Lake Pickle, Dave Gardner, and Joe Wilson for a round table discussion of the event and what everyone’s been up too. Fix a plate and get comfortable. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country Life looks back over the Ron Vine Collection of farming photos from the 1930s and 40s, gains insights into a King Country Māori-owned farm, and learns about on-farm biodiversity efforts in Banks Peninsula. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:59 - Rural News Wrap7:29 - The farm photographer who captured a changing New Zealand15:56 - 'Looking for an edge': Data driven decisions on a Māori owned farm31:00 - 25 years of farmland conservationWith thanks to:Malcolm DuffyWeo Maag, Aloma Shearer, Terry Head, and Darren McNaeMaree Burnett, Tim Coop, James Wright, Josh Foster, Sarah Anderson and Ian LuxfordMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Country Life is the RNZ show that puts the spotlight on rural New Zealand and shares the stories from rural New Zealanders. It's on air tonight at 7pm and again tomorrow morning at 7am .. and of course always on rnz.co.nz Here to tell us what you can expect from the show this weekend is Country Life's Sally Round

Coffee is something of a staple here in New Zealand, but China has traditionally been better known for its tea drinkers. Liz Garton meets a couple of coffee aficionados and learns about China's expanding coffee culture and the kiwi crossover.Find out more about The MQ Coffee tour to its farm in Yunnan China via its instagram page @mqcoffeelab.And if you're keen to know more about homegrown coffee, check out this Country Life story.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

You only get so many firsts in your life and to witness a good one with your kids—well, that's something really special. Brent's sharing a listener story about a first fish, and one of his own that happened with his youngest daughter Bailee. He's also sharing exciting family news and details about how we can help a great kid oriented non-profit. There's news about the World Championship Squirrel Cook Off as well. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. www.themayflyproject.com Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Country Life is in Ōtaki finding out about the town's plans to become carbon neutral, and looks at the art of making tallow and the different qualities of raw milk.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:48 - Turing tallow into skincare8:43 - Rural News Wrap15:55 - A 24/7 milk machine: The Good Cow28:38 - The small town growing a forestWith thanks to:Di Buchan, Cam Butler, Drew Mackenzie, Rhian Salmon, Patsy Matheson, and Leigh RamsayMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Brent's opening up the police files for this one. He's detailing a case that turned dangerous and quick reactions saved the day. You have the right to remain silent get a rare glimpse into Brent’s past that he seldom talks about. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Country Life is food foraging around Christchurch, picking flowers for a floral fundraiser and finding out what it takes to become a top young winegrower.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:54 - Rural News Wrap7:40 - Green fingers, golden flowers14:13 - Tomorrow's vineyard leaders put to the test27:36 - From red zone to restaurantWith thanks to:The O'Boyle family, MarangaiSam Bain, Nicky Grandorge, Kris Godsall, Cyril Butler, Paul Fairweather, James Kenny, Alex CoombsAdam Harrison, Shannon Dwyer, Tussock Hill RestaurantGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Anisha Satya from Country Life joins Jesse to let us know about their show this weekend. Country Life is the RNZ show that puts the spotlight on rural New Zealand and shares the stories from rural New Zealanders. It's on air tonight at 7pm and again tomorrow morning at 7am and of course always on rnz.co.nz.

Tom Sutcliffe and guests explore the architecture and culture of Norman Britain as part of a special day of programmes on Radio 4 marking the return of the Bayeux Tapestry.From Durham to Peterborough, Lincoln to Norwich, the Norman invasion shaped British architecture, landscape and culture. Beginning in wood but later cemented in stone, power was expressed in the rounded arches and distinctive ornamentation of cathedrals and castles. Beginning in 1066, the Romanesque style can still be seen all over the country today, and Britain also bears the stamp of Norman cultural influence in other ways too - from illuminated manuscripts to our language and music.With: Helen Carr, writer and historian and author of Sceptred Isle: A New History of the Fourteenth CenturyJanina Ramirez, art historian and author of Legenda: The Real Women Behind the Myths that Shaped EuropeSimon Jenkins, author of many books including England's Thousand Best ChurchesVicky Richardson, curator and writer specialising in architecture.Also - John Goodall, Architectural Editor of Country Life, tours Lincoln cathedral and castle.Producer: Eliane Glaser

Brent’s writing his own rules again and making up an imaginary theme for this week’s show. This week’s theme is “It’s my show and I do what I want”. Regardless of his shenanigans the stories this week are great and we think you’ll really enjoy them. Sit back and relax. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Country Life is on a high tech beef farm and visits a training centre teaching how to handle rural health emergencies.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:57 - The Bird Nurse7:27 - On the Farm14:15 - Farming 101: Triple Trouble?29:05 - Training the future of rural emergency care31:57 - Techno grazing on an intergenerational family farm in TaranakiWith thanks to:Averil OsbornePeter CrookChris Hill, William Wu, Eleanor Dunn, and Paradise LesateleGeorge, Julia and Sue Hardwick-SmithMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

You never truly know the impact your words can have on another person. On the rare occasion when you do it can sometimes be overwhelming. Our words can carry weight and meaning especially for those searching for answers. Brent had a unique opportunity to meet some new friends recently in a casual setting where he learned firsthand how impactful those words can be. We think you're really gonna like this episode of MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Cast and Blast Outdoors: https://www.instagram.com/castnblast__outdoors?igsh=MW9vY2lnaWt6NnliZg== https://youtube.com/@cnb-outdoors?si=4RRWDbgc3vbQJ4-O Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Searching for a bit of space debris in a farm paddock is like looking for a needle in a haystack, except you're not quite sure where the haystack is. Country Life joins in the hunt for fragments of the fireball which shot over the lower North Island in late July. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Steve Wyn-Harris, John Murray, Chris GarlandMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Country Life is on farms looking for meteorites, and newborn calves, visits a herd home for cows and takes you into the world of a station cook preparing "smoko". You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:56 - Rural News Wrap7:45 - What's for Smoko?14:38 - From the Archives: It's calving time26:57 - Herd home: How a Taranaki dairy farm lifted its milk solids by 30,000 kilograms36:58 - Great balls of fire, tiny rocks and a very big paddockWith thanks to:Philippa Cameron, Claire ConcannonPaul Kuriger, Crystal RiversSteve Wyn-Harris, John Murray, Chris GarlandMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sally Round, host and producer of Country Life, joins Jesse to share what's on the show this weekend - feeding hungry farm workers, the art of calving, herd homes for cows and going on a fireball hunt all feature! [picture id="4NLFEVJ_image_crop_69621" crop="16x10" layout="full"]

Start Artist Song Time Album Year 8. Flesh and Blood 1980 0:00:23 Roxy Music Same Old Scene 3:48 Flesh and Blood 1980 0:04:10 Roxy Music Flesh And Blood 2:52 Flesh and Blood 1980 7. Manifesto 1979 0:07:19 Roxy Music Manifesto 5:27 Manifesto 1979 0:12:46 Roxy Music Ain’t That So 5:29 Manifesto 1979 6. Avalon 1982 0:18:38 Roxy Music The Space Between 4:23 Avalon 1982 0:23:00 Roxy Music Avalon 4:09 Avalon 1982 5. Siren 1975 0:27:26 Roxy Music Sentimental Fool 5:53 Siren 1975 0:33:19 Roxy Music Both Ends Burning 5:03 Siren 1975 4. Country Life 1974 0:38:26 Roxy Music The Thrill Of It All 6:12 Country Life 1974 0:44:38 Roxy Music Out Of The Blue 4:39 Country Life 1974 0:49:17 Roxy Music Prairie Rose 4:58 Country Life 1974 0:54:15 Roxy Music All I Want Is You 2:49 Country Life 1974 3. Stranded 1973 Roxy Music A Song For Europe 5:30 Stranded 1973 Roxy Music Mother Of Pearl 6:50 Stranded 1973 2. For Your Pleasure 1973 Roxy Music In Every Dream Home A Heartache 5:21 For Your Pleasure 1973 Roxy Music Editions Of You 3:45 For Your Pleasure 1973 Roxy Music For Your Pleasure 6:47 For Your Pleasure 1973 Roxy Music Do The Strand 3:58 For Your Pleasure 1973 BONUS SONG Roxy Music Pyjamarama 3:37 Viva! 1976 1. Roxy Music 1972 Roxy Music Re-Make / Re-Model 5:04 Roxy Music 1972 Roxy Music Ladytron 3:57 Roxy Music 1972 Roxy Music If There Is Something 6:30 Roxy Music 1972 Roxy Music Virginia Plain 2:52 Roxy Music 1972

Brent is telling two stories his father told him when he was a little boy. They made an impression on him even at an early age. As he's grown older the meaning of the stories remains the same but the reason they're meaningful is easier to see through the eyes of an adult. Brent is also offering up a little first hand advice that could pay huge dividends for your family later on. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country Life visits a centre helping injured birds of prey return to the wild and an insect farm breeding beneficial bugs. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:1:01 - Rural news wrap8:29- Instagram-able rural scene causing headache for locals13:49 - A force to be reckoned with28:17 - Raptor rescues in TimaruWith thanks to:Amanda JordanChris and John Thompson, BioforceRon Lindsay, Jenni Fraser and Angie Tidy, New Zealand Raptor TrustMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Brent’s got a couple survival stories this week. Not so much as in life and death survival, but situational. One's from a young teen who had a prolonged stay beyond a planned trip. The other is from an adult who adapted to take care of his family. You’re gonna like this one for sure. It’s time for MeatEater’s This Country Life podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Country Life delves into the world of rare breeds, meets a farmer foraging seed for her native trees and heads to an olive grove on the Kapiti Coast. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:1:00 - Rural news wrap7:29 - Rare breeds at Avonstour Heritage Farm14:07 - The farmer with the seed fridge28:59 - From hill Country to olive countryWith thanks to:John EarneySandra CampbellDiana and Grant CrosseMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Brent's heading to Louisiana to fish the Ouachita River with Bradley Smith, a lifelong outdoorsman who's keeping the old ways alive. From hoop nets to bank poles baited for flathead catfish, the trip becomes more than a night on the river. Included is a lesson on tradition and the details that separate a likely spot from the right one. We're talking family, friendship, and the importance of passing down tradition before they disappear. God's Country Hunting and Fishing YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEP0Z4BjEpgIn5uVbwRZZRA Opelousas Bank Poles: https://opelousasbankpoles.com/ Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Country Life digs into the arable world, meets the maker of the world's "supreme champion cheese" and learns about growing plants hydroponically in Horowhenua.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:58 - On the Farm8:18 - The state of the arable industry - and it's future15:04 - A world champion from a little town called Eltham29:26- Hydroponics in Horowhenua: Growing with waterWith thanks to:Scott Champion, Foundation for Arable ResearchCathy LangTony and Lisa Dale-Low, Waikawa FreshMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Brent’s still in the wilderness of northern Saskatchewan, where a filled bear tag opens up the door for an unforgettable fishing adventure. Look out! This country boy has a fly rod and he’s not afraid to use it. Bring your safety glasses, we’re going fishing on MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Country life talks to an American poultry farmer about her bird flu experience, visits a llama farmer and meets a family who've been farming celery for more than a century.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:59 - Rural news wrap5:45- What New Zealand can learn from a farmer who lived through H5N117:43 - Addicted to yarn: Llama herd follows love of fibre31:36 - Celery, butterflies and Travis the goatWith thanks to:Georgie Cartanza, University of DelawareJanette Buckingham, Thickthorne LlamasGraham Franklin, Lucy Franklin, Alan Franklin, Monique Franklin, Jasmine Franklin, Luke Franklin, Brian King, and Solola Manulele, Franklin FarmMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The week long wait is over! Brent is finally getting to the meat he left on the bone from last week's episode on his Saskatchewan black bear hunt. It was a grand adventure for him and he took away lessons from that he didn't see coming. It's time for the second part of Brent's trip north of the border, but whether it will be the final installment is yet to be determined, you're just gonna have to give it a listen. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Irish writer and farmer John Connell latest book is The Wisdom of Farmers. He shares some of the pearls of wisdom he has learnt from a decade of farming with Country Life.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:John ConnellMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week on Country life, the team chat to Irish farmer and author John Connell and heads to East Timor to see how money earnt in New Zealand orchards is benefiting those back home.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:54 - Rural news wrap5:27 - Yarn on a farm: Sheep, beef and trees in South Otago12:32 - John Connell: Life lessons from those who work on the land24:53 - A Ticket to a Better Life: Timor-Leste enters New Zealand's RSE programme45:59 - A word from the late Sam NeillWith thanks to:Nigel WoodheadJohn ConnellLoua Ward, José Ramos-Horta, Cherie Drummond, Marcos Dias and family, Pedro Suarez and Anna ThomasThe late Sir Sam Neill - you can find our preview interview with him hereProducer Anna Thomas travelled to Timor-Leste with assistance from the Asia New Zealand FoundationMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

The late Sir Sam Neill told Country Life he was excited by the "farming" side of wine, that and the beautiful Otago landscape where his Two Paddocks vineyard is set. We paid the actor and vintner a visit back in the spring of 2022.You can find photos and read more about our visit our webpage, here.With thanks to:The late Sir Sam NeillGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Flying is always stressful for Brent. He says he likes being in different and remote places, he just doesn't always enjoy the process of getting there. A fear of flying isn't the issue; trusting his possessions to strangers is. You're allowed to carry backpack with a shaving kit and extra change of clothes on the plane with you, but you can't carry a bow and arrow and store it in an overhead bin. If he could, though, he wouldn't have anything to talk about this week. Get your boarding pass and settle in at the gate. It's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country Life steps ringside for the "verbal boxing match" of a wool auction in Napier. Richard Kells of Kells Wool traces his experience of the wool industry from the era of skinny sheep in the 1980s to the reviving industry of present day.You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.With thanks to:Richard Kells, Holly Tarrant, Jess Williams, Ken Tunnicliff, Kim Alquist and Alexa CookGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Country Life takes you stargazing at a farm near Lake Tekapo, goes behind the scenes of a wool auction in Napier and is with some belching cows being measured for methane emissions at a giant barn in Waikato. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:54 - Rural News Wrap8:50 - Inside the 'animal Hilton': Pamu's methane measurement barn15:08 - Wool for sale - inside a Kells Wool auction27:22 - Stars on the farm46:10 - Garden diaries: Beneath the starsWith thanks to:Diane Karaitiana Bryant, PāmuRichard Kells, Holly Tarrant, Jess Williams, Ken Tunnicliff, Kim Asquith and Alexa CookSam Blair and Steve BergeMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

This week Brent's sharing two stories where the only thing they have in common is that he's telling them in English. Well, his version of English anyway. The first is from a father son scouting trip with his son, Hunter, when Hunter was six. The follow up tale is from one his father shared with him about a man who was difficult to work with back in the 1980s. While he may have had a reason to be difficult, he didn't have an excuse for it. How that worked out is a good lesson for us all. Pull up a chair, it's time for MeatEater's "This Country Life" podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sally Round chats to Otago farmer Becks Smith about her ventures, and Braden Crosby of the Bragato Institute. Anisha Satya eats deep-friend locusts, and Mark Leishman checks out the drones fighting wilding pines in South Canterbury. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.In this episode:0:48 - Rural news wrap6:06 - Becks Smith13:34 - Lunching on locusts25.:3 - Braden Crosby of the Bragato Institute32:12 - Drilling down into dronesWith thanks to:Becks SmithMalcolm DiackBraden CrosbyRowland SommerMake 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 country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Otago farmer, vet and entrepreneur Becks Smith has many jobs. You might find her on a roof installing solar panels, scanning ewes in the yard or sitting in front of a microphone for her podcast about sustainability in farming. She is Country Life's guest this week. With thanks to:Becks SmithMake sure you're following Country Life on your favourite podcast app, so you don't miss new episodes every Friday evening.Want to chat to us or find out more about RNZ Podcasts? Join the RNZ Podcasts Discussion Facebook group where we share behind the scenes info about our series, and invite you to share feedback, recommendations and ask us questions.Send us your feedback or get in touch at country@rnz.co.nzGo to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Whether you call them lessons or just simple observations, Brent thinks there’s no better example of good ones than those presented in “Where the bred Fern Grows”. Come along as he points out a few of the ones that have been the most meaningful to him. It’s time for MeatEater’s “This Country Life” podcast. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Settle in for a guided trip to iconic landmarks from Brent’s life. Bridges, trees, and even old homesteads serve as places of importance. Recognition of them sometimes comes after they’re gone but their importance remains the same. As a bonus, Brent’s sharing a couple recordings of his father that are his and fan favorites. National Champion Loblolly Pin: https://youtu.be/gEihlGtoYFQ?is=VYT2y_6vltaVyGJL Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geopolitics has dominated this year's G7 political meeting in Evian, France. Donald Trump offered scant detail on the Iran peace deal but leaders promised to boost support for Ukraine. Though prostitution in Japan has a long history, recent scandals have drawn it into the spotlight. And Britain's Country Life magazine has a winning formula: ignore the news. Guests and host:Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chiefMoeka Iida, East Asia reporterCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: G7, Donald Trump, Iran, UkraineProstitution, Japan, sex workCountry Life, publishing, BritainListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Geopolitics has dominated this year's G7 political meeting in Evian, France. Donald Trump offered scant detail on the Iran peace deal but leaders promised to boost support for Ukraine. Though prostitution in Japan has a long history, recent scandals have drawn it into the spotlight. And Britain's Country Life magazine has a winning formula: ignore the news. Guests and host:Sophie Pedder, Paris bureau chiefMoeka Iida, East Asia reporterCatherine Nixey, Britain correspondentRosie Blau, host of “The Intelligence”Topics covered: G7, Donald Trump, Iran, UkraineProstitution, Japan, sex workCountry Life, publishing, BritainListen to what matters most, from global politics and business to science and technology—Subscribe to Economist Podcasts+For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us for an eclectic group of facts and memories about fishing bait from Brent's storied upbringing. You'll hear how bait that was purposed for a fish's mouth ended up in his. He's also sharing an impromptu lesson he used to calm his oldest daughter's fear of insects. You may want to try it yourself, but we doubt it. All that and more on this week's episode of "This Country Life" podcast. Take the listener survey: themeateater.com/grease Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summer is just heating up and Brent's talking about duck hunting. Actually he attended an event in the Rice and Duck Capitol of the World in Stuttgart, Arkansas. He's gonna share how that event, "The Callapalooza", was started and detail his involvement. He's also sharing a listener story about an old tractor that'll warm your heart. All that and more on this week's "This Country Life" podcast. Take the listener survey: themeateater.com/grease Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With one last trip, Brent's 2026 Turkey Season is over. In this episode, he relates how a statement he made two years ago in New York City has come back around and will more than likely prove him wrong. Then it's an Arkansas wrap up with some sneaky gobblers before ending the season in Pennsylvania for Brent's first hunt in the Keystone State with his friends at Case Knives. We know you'll enjoy this one. George Lilikakis Turkey Calls on Instagram: @brooklyn_bones Turkeys for Tomorrow Flock on Instagram: @tft_gothamspurs Butterfly Research: www.monarch.org Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s hard to imagine an old house without a screen door. And even though they may mostly be a thing of the past, they still hold a significant place in Brent’s memories. A listener’s experience is outlined through his knocking on doors asking for hunting permission. Then Brent shares some observations that detail how the thought of a screen door or even a similar sound of one closing can bring on a flood of memories. Ryan's Website: https://www.rmpolcevideo.com/ Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Brent’s taking a break from turkey tales this week to highlight a listener’s story. There’s a good lesson within the narrative that spoke to Brent and he’s hoping for you to feel the same. A simple story with a simple lesson that can impact generations. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A trip that Brent looks forward to every year for the fellowship and hunting gets cut short by success. Getting what you're going after can leave a bitter taste when it ends before you've had a chance to relax. Brent takes a filled tag at most opportunities and he filled this one with persistence, patience and while honoring a memory, just as he was taught. Get comfortable and get hid, gobblers are on the way. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Turkey season is still in vogue as Brent relates a story from one of his family members in Arkansas. Then he’ll wind up his recent trip to Alabama with a tale of some good folks doing some good things in conservation. Gather up and let’s give it a listen. Thank you to our sponsors, Case Knives and Stor-Mor. Shop This Country Life Merch Connect with Brent and MeatEater MeatEater on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Youtube, and Youtube Clips Subscribe to the MeatEater Podcast Network on YouTube Shop This Country Life MerchSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.