Episode 42 – Are equity partnerships the key to farm business ownership?

Pathways to farm ownership can be hard to navigate, with young farmers having less access to the capital required to purchase land. Equity partnerships are a…


Episode 41 – The Spring Home Block Roundup

This week we catch up with Country-Wide’s Spring issue Home Block columnists from around the country to find out what’s happening in their patch. From yearling…


Episode 40 – Are our industry bodies standing on Common Ground?

Can we find common ground to solve the challenges facing the primary industries? The Common Ground platform has launched following a thought leadership report…


When the going gets tough

Sheep and beef farmers are weathering a difficult season so we spoke to industry professionals about their advice for getting through tough times. Words Sandra…


Recording & reporting

Kiwi farmers are some of the most sustainably efficient in the world but with the next chapter in New Zealand farming about ‘proving your improvements’, many…


Body Condition Scoring Drives Ewe Productivity and Profitability

Body condition scoring is a powerful tool to help sheep farmers increase ewe productivity and profitability through determining the most effective and…


Beef + Lamb New Zealand works to tackle facial eczema

Facial eczema remains a major challenge for New Zealand’s livestock farmers, severely affecting animal health and productivity to the tune of $332 million…


To stay or shed?

Passionate strong wool growers need patience to stand the test of time whilst shedding sheep flaunt their more attractive financials. Wool prices still need to…


Wool Impact announces game-changing breakthrough for strong wool

There can only be one way for farm gate prices for strong wool - and it’s up! Wool Impact knows it will be what farmers judge their performance on, so how far…


Taking low-value wool to the wall

A self-confessed ‘wool evangelist’, Brad Stuart has turned his passion for wool as an undervalued product into a thriving wool insulation business. Words Tony…