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 wrap
• 7:29 - Rare breeds at Avonstour Heritage Farm
• 14:07 - The farmer with the seed fridge
• 28:59 - From hill Country to olive country

With thanks to:

• John Earney
• Sandra Campbell
• Diana and Grant Crosse

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