Business
Farmers’ wishes and politicians’ promises
Farmers’ underlying calls for the next incoming government are longer term strategies that are agreed and locked into the future, immune to changes in government and more autonomy to get on and run their businesses. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp & Tony Leggett.
Misconceptions about advisory boards
A potential weakness for the lack of advisory boards was highlighted by recent research conducted among farmers. Hayden Dillon, Findex Managing Partner – Accounting & Business Advisory, is concerned that nearly half of the farmers that participated in a recent Findex survey say they don’t have any advisory board or governance group support. Words Hayden Dillon.
PGG Wrightson 175 Years
PGG Wrightson marks a milestone that stretches from New Zealand’s earliest coastal trading days to today’s digitally enabled rural services network. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Farming is generational, co-operatives get that
LIC chair Corrigan Sowman shares his thoughts on the generational importance of co-operatives. Words Corrigan Sowman.
What does the market want?
New Zealand is renowned for producing safe, nutritious food with ethical farming practices. This special report explores how food and fashion brands are meeting changing customer demands and our farmers’ efforts to match the evolving requirements with evidence. Words Anne Lee & Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Shed or Shear?
Kate Kellick’s Kellogg report calls for a shift towards shedding sheep as a solution to the pressing issues facing New Zealand’s sheep farming industry. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Diversification Pays the Bills
A UK YouTuber farmer with 14 different income streams shared his entrepreneurial recipe as a recent keynote speaker at the Foundation for Arable Research conference. Words Heather Chalmers.
Integrating Forestry Into Sheep & Beef Farming
How can sheep and beef farmers see forestry as more than a binary choice between farming and full conversion to pine plantations? New Zealand Institute of Forestry registered Forestry Consultant Peter Handford showcases the business case for sheep and beef operations to integrate forestry to support overall farm management and profitability. Words Peter Handford, Groundtruth.
Price Hedging Options Expand
As the demand for price hedging to manage volatility grows, Fonterra has expanded its Price Risk Management services to offer farmers greater flexibility in managing milk price volatility. Words Sheryl Haitana.