TB-free milestone for Molesworth Station

A major milestone has been achieved after four decades of managing TB at Molesworth Station, marking one of New Zealand’s most determined and complex…


Dealing with shearing wounds

Nobody tries to cut a sheep, but when we do, what’s best practice? Vet Sara Sutherland says it’s not as simple as saying ‘slow down’ but highlights best…


Wool Classers call for industry action on animal welfare

The wool industry continues to reckon with footage released by animal rights group PETA late last year that captured several New Zealand shearing sheds in…


2024 Nuffield Report – Changing the Bog-Standard; repeatable solutions for Aotearoa’s Peatlands

In this episode, Sarah Perriam-Lampp speaks with Nuffield Scholar Jenna Smith about her research into managing peatlands to reduce emissions while maintaining…


Breakthrough in facial eczema research

A major step forward in understanding facial eczema (FE) in livestock could help reduce the devastating impact this disease has on New Zealand farmers,…


Newly released tools make bull buying easier

Bigger isn’t necessarily better with commercial beef breeding, especially in hill-country environments. Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s new bull-buying tool, nProve…


Taking hogget performance to the next level

A Southland group of farmers aim to be lambing 150% in their hoggets without compromising the ewes’ two-tooth performance or longevity. Words Sandra Taylor


NZ Deer Farmers celebrate 50 years

A reflection on half a century of development of New Zealand’s youngest agriculture industry. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.


Venison takes flight into new frontier

Despite the tariff war, New Zealand’s venison industry is making bold strides into the North American market – and it’s already paying off, exceeding…


What role does Asset Allocation play when investing off farm?

In previous columns, we have touched on diversification and collaborating with trusted professionals. If you choose to diversify off farm through investment in…