Business
Passing the taste test
Meat quality under sustainable and regenerative farming systems are subject of study in New Zealand, with a focus on marbling. Jo Cuttance reports.
NZ farms are regenerative
A snapshot study of farming's impact on meat quality, found most of Kiwi agriculture is regenerative, Jo Cuttance writes.
Trading cattle margins
Kerry Dwyer looks at prices for stock sold last year as an indicator and possibilities for trading gains in 2022.
Curtain lifts on beef for UK
Can a free trade agreement breathe new life into beef exports to the UK or have New Zealand’s major exporters moved on permanently, Nigel Stirling asks.
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.