FULL SHOW: Country Life for 3 April 2026

This week Country Life meets some pioneer egg producers and a farmer growing and harvesting an ancient grain.

You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here.

In this episode:

• 0:38 - Answering the roar - hunting venison for people in need
• 6:34 - Rural News Wrap
• 13:19 - Four farmers, one forgotten grain and the pasta-maker bringing it to the plate
• 28:57 - Poultry 'pioneers': Three generations of Bennik's behind an egg empire

With thanks to:

• Lisa Daunton
• Monty Petrie and Mick Williams, Wairarapa Grains Collective
• Nick, Harry, Rhonda and Courtney Bennik, Bennik's Eggs

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