Business
Off-farm investments pave way for succession
Tom Hargreaves had a career in architecture before returning to his family’s South Canterbury farm, home of the Kakahu Angus stud. He discussed their succession plan with Karen Trebilcock for our special publication: Farm Ownership & Succession 2021.
Following the tree line
The conversion of farmland to forestry to capture carbon credits has become an unsettling development in rural communities, with concerns around whether forestry planting is in fact adhering to the promised ‘right tree in the right place’ strategy. By Phil Edmonds.
Land stake ideal next step for young managers
An innovative equity arrangement has allowed a young farm manager to achieve land ownership, Tony Leggett writes. Photos: Rebecca Kempton.