November 17, 2025
On a mission
As a young consultant, Conan Moynihan is helping shape the future of farming, drawing on both his rural upbringing in South Canterbury and his deep commitment…
November 17, 2025
Skids & swells — a good life on the coast
Proud as punch at home in Haast, Kerry Eggeling’s story is one of euphoria and tragedy. A full life lived on the wild West Coast. Words Carly Thomas, Photos…
November 17, 2025
Lessons for life
Renowned rural accountant, Pita Alexander, shares some great ‘Lessons for Life’ for the younger generation in New Zealand in 2025. Words Pita Alexander,…
November 17, 2025
Improving premiums from improving land health
From heavy lambs for Atkins Ranch, to yearling sire bulls for the dairy market, Michael and Jane Cammock at Kouratahi farm in the Wairarapa focus on added…
November 17, 2025
Rearing at scale
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…
November 14, 2025
Weaning check impacts lamb cheque
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…
November 14, 2025
The soils gap: interactions between science, commerce and culture
Conventional and regenerative farmers share a common goal: to produce food sustainably and profitably. Daniel Judd’s Kellogg Report explores the drivers behind…
November 14, 2025
Labour savings a design factor
Upgrading an irrigation system could lead to redesigns that help cut costs in the long run, but there will be costs and trade-offs to consider. Words Anne Lee.
November 14, 2025
Ageing irrigation needs
Having a plan for replacing irrigation infrastructure should be built into farming business’ asset replacement plans and come as no surprise. Words Anne Lee
November 14, 2025
Knowing your soil moisture pays off
New resources released from IrrigationNZ are to get irrigating farmers thinking about how and why they should measure soil moisture in a bid to restore…










