Business
Bridging the gap
When seeking advice and information, most farmers are savvy enough to sort the hearsay from fact and the ridiculous from genuine good oil, writes Ken Geenty.
Big Brother in your pocket
Your gadgets may be tracking your every move by default, Kirstin Mills writes.
Getting the measure of poor fibres
"We can do better" is the message Professor Jon Hickford of Lincoln University wants sheep farmers to get about their wool.
Shearing contractors feel the pinch
While returns for strong wool don’t cover shearing costs, contractors also face challenges. By Richard Gavigan.
Due diligence
Getting the right advice with due diligence on buying a farm is essential, Michael Matthews writes.
First, identify the problem
Information gathering is a constant part of decision making and involves listening and seeing more than speaking and doing, Kerry Dwyer writes.
A strong business is needed
Transferring ownership of the farm to your successors is - relatively - the easy part, Peter Flannery writes.
Keeping an eye on the future
As an almighty scientist Nicola Dennis gets some family guidance on research possibilities.