Business
Making the farm plan fit together
As the calls come for more transparency in farming operations, Rachel Joblin outlines the benefits of having a full and detailed integrated farm plan.
Strong wool renaissence
A long-established wool company and furniture business have linked to provide sustainable furnishings. By Annabelle Latz.
Game time on your phone
Stuck for something to do when it rains over the holidays? Time to get out your phone, Kirstin Mills writes.
Leasing for farm ownership
A Hunterville couple is moving closer to their goal of farm ownership by building equity through leasing and cutting costs, Terry Brosnahan writes.
Growing networks and equity
With the right skills, there are opportunities for people to make hugely rewarding careers out of farm management.
Farm competition winners consistent
When farm business competition winners from the lower North Island shared their success stories at field days late last year, they all had a similar ring. Tony Leggett reports.
Profits fall but beef remains strong
After a topsy-turvy couple of years in farming, Tom Ward analyses the impact of income and costs.
Tractor horsepower not cheap
Kerry Dwyer checks out the costs of running a tractor on a farm.