Barley
Maniototo farmers in high spirits
A hobby has turned into a business for organic Central Otago farmers John and Susie Elliot. They make single malt whisky in the farmyard distillery using their own barley and peat from a local swamp.
…Opportunities for NZ's Arable Farmers
Federated Farmers new national board member, Karen Williams, would like to see more New Zealand grown grains used in our food. Audio
Sugar planet: rising CO2 adds carbs to crops
The world is getting sweeter, as rising CO2 levels change not only our climate but our plants. Key crops like rice, wheat, barley and potatoes now contain more sugars and less protein than ever… Audio
Thrilling distilling in Cardrona valley
The Cardrona Distillery is nestled high in the Cardrona Valley between Wanaka and Queenstown. It's a dream come true for Desiree and Ash Whitaker who opened the plant in late 2015 after years of… Audio, Gallery
Intro and Guest
Timaru farmer Warren Darling has entered the Guinness Book of World Records after producing the world's largest crop of barley. Audio
Gladfield Malt
Doug and Gabi Michael are passionate about making malt from Barley. The family has been growing malting barley for five generations on their Dunsandel farm in Canterbury, but the barley was always… Audio