Business
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.
Farming without a road
Farmers in parts of the Marlborough Sounds have been cut off from truck access for months and now rely on service by sea. Joanna Grigg reports.
The cost to produce a lamb
BakerAg ag consultant Rachel Joblin takes a look at data and comes up with the changes in lamb production costs for the past 14 years.
Large sheep stud a worthy winner
Wairarapa’s Wairere Station stands out for its innovative approach to farming in a challenging environment. Tony Leggett reports.
Does your phone need to know?
Smartphone apps frequently ask for permission to access features. But should you agree? Kirstin Mills writes.