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.

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Big Brother in your pocket

Your gadgets may be tracking your every move by default, Kirstin Mills writes.

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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.

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Shearing contractors feel the pinch

While returns for strong wool don’t cover shearing costs, contractors also face challenges. By Richard Gavigan.

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Due diligence

Getting the right advice with due diligence on buying a farm is essential, Michael Matthews writes.

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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.

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A strong business is needed

Transferring ownership of the farm to your successors is - relatively - the easy part, Peter Flannery writes.

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Keeping an eye on the future

As an almighty scientist Nicola Dennis gets some family guidance on research possibilities.

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