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

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Volunteers at the Eketāhuna Museum are getting ready to reopen. This treasure chest of curiosities shines a light on the small town's Scandinavian heritage and the challenges of running a country museum.

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You can read more about the Eketāhuna Museum, here.

With thanks to:

• Bruce Laurence, Chris Petersen, Ian Day, and Bridget Ferguson

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Alastair Reeves has followed in his father's footsteps, using genetics to help farmers solve problems on farm by breeding sheep that make for good eating, are tolerant of facial eczema and emit lower amounts of methane.

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

You can learn more about Waimai Romney, here.

With thanks to:

• Alastair Reeves

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