Business

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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Letting go of the reins

Letting go of the reins can be hard for many farmers, but Mairi Whittle says her dad was happy to step back and take orders. By Russell Priest. Photos by Brad Hanson.

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When you need a helping hand

In a bid to help solve the shortage of short-term labour, a young couple have developed a website to make the link. By Rebecca Greaves. Photos by John Cowpland.

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What does the job pay?

At a time of labour shortages employees, especially the good ones, have their pick of job vacancies. So, what makes you stand out as an employer?

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We’re all in this together

Farmers have until the end of this month to get their heads around and provide feedback on proposed policy options to put a price on agricultural greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

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