Episode 98 – On a mission

In this episode, Conan Moynihan, farm consultant at Force of Nature and host of the From the Soil Up podcast, reflects on what it means to be part of the next…


Pasture, people, power growth

Tough times hit Mick and Kirsten O’Connor’s equity growth plans at a perilous time, but they powered through thanks to great systems and supportive farm owners…


What does Sharefarming Success look like?

Where do you focus to set yourself up for success in a sharefarming arrangement? Jordain Beattie from NZAB and Louise Gibson from the Sharefarming Consultants…


From banking billions to dairying dream

Once in charge of US$1 billion daily in international currency markets, Charlotte Aitken swapped the rat race for milking cows on the West Coast. Words Anne…


Little habits build big equity

From employees to farm owners, a South Canterbury couple say their biggest return on investment has come from great relationships and a dedicated approach to…


Homegrown feed still the backbone

Latest DairyBase data shows that pasture and crop harvested remain one of the strongest drivers of operating profit per hectare nationwide for both…


How low will it go?

As the 2026 Global Dairy Trade (GDT) Index starts to show its colours, it is evident that global markets are transitioning downwards from a peak in May 2025.…


Shared success

New Zealand dairy is a great sector to work in – particularly right now. We do dairy very well due to the sector collaborating and sharing success. Words Tracy…


Episode 97 – Head down, arse up to high performance

In this episode, James Laughlin, a high-performance coach, author of Habits of High Performers and host of the Lead on Purpose podcast, shares how principles…


Episode 96 – Counting crops

In this episode, Terry Kingsbury, Chief Drone Pilot at Agricultural Consulting Services in Canterbury, discusses the evolution of drone technology in New…