FULL SHOW: Country Life for 2 October 2026

<p>This week Country Life gets some tips for the coming season from drought-hardened farmers, meets a flower grower turning blooms into bouquets and balms and heads to the Clash of the Colleges where students compete in ag events.</p><p>You can find photos and read more about the stories in this episode on our webpage, <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/countrylife">here</a>.</p><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>1:09 - Rural News Wrap</li><li>9:33 - The Potion Room: &#x27;Therapeutic flowers&#x27;</li><li>16:06 - A clash-course in agriculture</li><li>29:46 - Lessons from the dry years as El Niño gathers force</li></ul><p>With thanks to:</p><ul><li>Kelly Doyle, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/thepotionroomnz/">The Potion Room</a></li><li>Daniel O&#x27;Regan, Tess Bamford, Maddi Ballinger, Evan McSherry, and Chris Adams</li><li>Willie Falloon, Hannah French, John Booth, and Robert Hickson</li></ul><p>Make sure you’re following us on your favourite podcast app, so you don’t miss new episodes every Friday evening.</p><p>Send us your feedback or get in touch at <a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/country@rnz.co.nz">country@rnz.co.nz</a></p><p><a href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/podcast/countrylife?share=11a7d528-bf99-4729-95ce-bd689231230d">Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details</a></p>