Cam Speedy and John Bissell have spent decades helping farmers and conservation projects across the country make real headway against rats, stoats, possums, feral cats and ferrets. Words Allison Hess.

Silver Fern Farms, MIA and OSPRI have partnered with Prism Earth’s innovative technology to provide unprecedented insights into farmers’ natural capital that will both provide continued market access to the European Union as well as potential new revenue streams. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

In the gullies of Clinton in South Otago, the Campbells have developed an innovative new approach to native planting and maintenance that’s more affordable, has a higher success rate and could be scalable nationally. Words & Photos Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton is urging a “fundamental rethink” of New Zealand’s forestry policy and its role in emissions reduction in his latest report Alt F Reset which looks at the feasibility of large-scale native afforestation. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Strengths in the softer skills of building long term relationships, coupled with the collection of robust data, are at the heart of an impressive calf rearing operation in Canterbury that’s home to 3500 calves annually. Words Anne Lee, Photo Holly Lee.

Weaning is a critical period for lamb growth rates. They can easily falter if not timed correctly. Andrew Dowling, Technical Expert – Animal Health at PGG Wrightson, offers practical solutions to help avoid a weaning check that doesn’t bounce in your back pocket. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

The transformation of a once-neglected property on the coastal hills on Northland’s Whangaruru Harbour was recognised on the national stage when Whangaroa Ngaiotonga Trust was awarded the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

The Turnwald family in Waikato have invested in composting barns and a feedpad to lift feed efficiency by reducing feed waste and ultimately helping cows hold condition year-round. Words Sheryl Haitana.

Now back farming with Align Farms, after a 6 year stint working in agronomy roles, Will Perriam-Lampp shares his thoughts on farmers taking ownership over their crops and farm systems to avoid being sold whatever drives up their driveway.

After her recent overseas trips and time spent in many governance roles, such as Deer Industry NZ and Wai Wānaka, Dr Mandy Bell, farming with her husband Jerry at Criffel Station near Wānaka, challenges our sector’s vision towards a healthy outcome.

Hank Volger started ranching in 1971 in Spring Valley at the tip of Nevada, south of Las Vegas, near the Arizona border with two cows and seven sheep. His business Needmore Sheep Co has over 7,000 merino ewes shorn mostly by Kiwi shearers.

Jo Hay farms near Herbert in North Otago on 260ha plus a lease of 410ha at Moeraki with husband Ross and children Charlie, Phoebe and Archie. She is also an elected director of North Otago Irrigation Company Ltd.

A UK YouTuber farmer with 14 different income streams shared his entrepreneurial recipe as a recent keynote speaker at the Foundation for Arable Research conference. Words Heather Chalmers.

How can sheep and beef farmers see forestry as more than a binary choice between farming and full conversion to pine plantations? New Zealand Institute of Forestry registered Forestry Consultant Peter Handford showcases the business case for sheep and beef operations to integrate forestry to support overall farm management and profitability. Words Peter Handford, Groundtruth.

As the demand for price hedging to manage volatility grows, Fonterra has expanded its Price Risk Management services to offer farmers greater flexibility in managing milk price volatility. Words Sheryl Haitana.

The only constant in life is change. When it comes to investing off farm it is important for your asset allocation to balance risk and reward, income and growth, and short-term needs with long-term goals. Is your off-farm investment strategy current? Words Angus Marks, Andrew Austin and Harriet Jones, Wealth Management Advisors, JBWere

A groundbreaking new sheep trial is set to find the link between lamb survival rates and flock resilience by delving into the crucial role of ewes as ‘good mums’ aiming to significantly impact the country’s sheep sector. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Taking a bird’s eye view is bringing a level of accuracy to a range of on-farm practices, allowing precise plant counts for crops such as fodder beet and giving pinpoint positioning of disease issues. Words Anne Lee.

Data is providing some good news for dairy farmers and it’s a win-win for profit and the environment. Words Anne Lee.

The 2024 report “Are industry good organisations good for industry?” by KPMG and AGMARDT sparked debate and discussion on the key constraints holding back the food & fibre sector and how we can design for genuine collaboration. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.