Business

Pioneer celebrates 50 years in New Zealand

The Yates family name is synonymous with seed with the family’s involvement in the seed industry starting in England in the late 1700s. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

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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.

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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 three-year targets in the first nine months. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp

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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 financial assets, the foundation of a strong investment strategy that aligns with your goals begins with asset allocation. Words Angus Marks, Andrew Austin and Harriet Jones, Wealth Management, Jarden Wealth.

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She’ll be right mate!

What would happen if a key person in your farming business was no longer around, or unable to work? Getting your financial house in order helps avoid unnecessary stress at a difficult time. Here’s what you need to know. Words Carissa Fairbrother, Financial Advisor, RIVAL Wealth.

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Investing off farm What’s the right strategy? 

Selling a farm is a significant milestone, particularly if the farm has been in the family for generations. Words Angus Marks, Andrew Austin and Harriet Jones, Wealth Management, Jarden Wealth

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Capturing deforestation data

The deadline for the European Union deforestation law has been delayed by 12 months, but New Zealand will still need to prove that a number of commodities, including beef, have not been produced on land deforested after 2020. One Kiwi company may have a tech solution to help us map our progress. Words Rebecca Greaves.

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Investing off-farm seeking advice

Words Angus Marks & Andrew Austin, Wealth Management, Jarden Wealth.

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Rural insurance market insights

An online survey of 518 people was conducted between December 2023 and January 2024 with those who work or live on farms to understand their insurance needs, perceptions and behaviours.

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Insurance premiums surge as global risk rises and inflation bites

No farm business would have missed the significant increase in the cost of insurance in the past year. Tony Leggett investigates what’s behind the increase and the options for reducing the cost in the future.

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