Agribusiness
The mutual difference
FMG was created in 1905 when a group of farmers challenged the status quo. At the time, insurance options were limited to overseas-owned companies that didn’t understand New Zealand land, weather or farming risks. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
One farm, many futures
The Street family demonstrate how their farm is part of an inter-generational portfolio, future-proofed through diversification. Their story inspires how succession by growing rather than dividing an asset base can be done. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, photos Stephen Barker.
Meat sector destined for private hands
Southland farmer and former New Zealand Meat Board Chairman, Jeff Grant, says the days of farmer co-operatives dominating the meat industry in New Zealand are finished. Words Tony Leggett.
Skin in the game
New Zealand farmers have a long-held fascination with sharing the ownership of a business that services their needs. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
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Strength in purpose
Nicola Shadbolt is a director of FMG, LIC, CoopBusinessNZ and IFAMA. She is also a Professor of Farm and Agribusiness Management alongside her involvement in three farming and forestry ventures and shares her views on the value of the co-operative model. Words Nicola Shadbolt.
What farming and business success looks like
The renowned rural accountant, Pita Alexander, shares some great tips for farming success. Words Pita Alexander, Alexanders.
What does the market want?
New Zealand is renowned for producing safe, nutritious food with ethical farming practices. This special report explores how food and fashion brands are meeting changing customer demands and our farmers’ efforts to match the evolving requirements with evidence. Words Anne Lee & Sarah Perriam-Lampp.
Top 6 Megatrends of 2026
It’s never been more important to have eyes to the future, looking for signals ahead to what might be coming rather than looking in the rear-vision mirror. This special report arms your farming business on how to set a strategy that is resilient and aiming in the right direction – meeting the market. Words Anne Lee.
Diversification Pays the Bills
A UK YouTuber farmer with 14 different income streams shared his entrepreneurial recipe as a recent keynote speaker at the Foundation for Arable Research conference. Words Heather Chalmers.