Business
When the going gets tough
Sheep and beef farmers are weathering a difficult season so we spoke to industry professionals about their advice for getting through tough times. Words Sandra Taylor.
Capturing the premiums
The Harper’s focus on creating an inter-generational business model, with built-in niche products in partnership with suppliers, has diversified their farming business across many value chains. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Emmily Harmer Photography, Headwaters and Stoney Creek.
Should all your wealth be in your land?
When surplus capital is built up in the farm the instinct is often to buy the neighbouring block when it comes on the market. Words Angus Marks and Andrew Austin, Wealth Management, Jarden Wealth.
The value of non-financial reporting
Jemima Snook’s Kellogg Rural Leadership project report posed the question of how to generate value and improve sustainability from non-financial farm reporting. We share an insight into her findings.
Enhanced extension model for B+LNZ
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is changing up its extension delivery model, focusing on making a difference behind the farm gate and farmer learning, with a new small group offering set to roll out in 2025. General manager extension, Justine Kidd, explains what this will mean for farmers. Words Rebecca Greaves.
Hand-held tool to measure micron
Groundbreaking Australian-based technology is reshaping the way New Zealand merino growers will, in real-time, provide micron testing at shearing, as well as prove its provenance to the end consumer. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp
From Farm to Fashion
Honesty has been a hard thing for marketers of wool to deliver on in the fashion industry, with an archaic way of trading wool hindering the full traceability, one merino industry expert says. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp
Strategies for a sustainable future
How strong wool growers can improve returns – Annabel Barnett’s Rural Leadership Programme report, Growers Feeling Fleeced, explores how market price might improve for strong wool growers.
Seven OIO decisions to convert hill country to forestry in February alone
Pasture to production forestry sales are back on the table for foreign investment in 2024 as the Overseas Investment Office clarifies its policy position on the benefit to NZ test, says Property Brokers General Manager - Rural, Conrad Wilkshire.
Repositioning demand for strong wool
Innovation and entrepreneurship is leading a revival in the fortunes of strong wool. By Tony Leggett