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	Podcast:		Country Life
	Episode:		FULL SHOW: Country Life for 31 October 2025
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		00:53:09
	Publish Date:		2025-10-31 06:37:00
	Description:		This week Country Life learns more about LIC's project to breed bulls which emit less methane, while a Waikato sheep farmer does the same, using genetics to reduce emissions. Also, from the future to the past, step back in time with the volunteers at Eketāhuna Museum. You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, here. In this episode: 0:45 - On the Farm 8:17 - A 'numbers game': LIC's quest to breed low methane emitting bulls 18:00 - Breeding the 'wagyu of lamb' for an every-changing farm environment 32:49 - Eketāhuna Museum - keeper of the community's stories With thanks to: Dr Lorna McNaughton, LIC Alastair Reeves, Waimai Romney Bruce Laurence, Chris Petersen, Ian Day, and Bridget Ferguson, Eketāhuna Museum Make 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.nz Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details
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