For New Zealand dairy farming to remain internationally competitive in animal care, heat stress is on the radar with DairyNZ researchers, mapping out the regions where cows are most at risk from rising temperatures. Words Dr Charlotte Reed.

At Elm Grove, the next generation of Kirklands are blending heritage and innovation on the 173-year-old, Taieri, low-cost dairy farm with an A2 colostrum-based skincare range designed for sensitive skin. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Biddi Rowley.

Reflecting on the October 2025 storms in the south, South Otago sheep and beef farmer Nigel Woodhead shares his lessons from mother nature.

An inspirational true story about a family who transformed worthless scrubland into a successful, innovative farming operation in Hawke’s Bay. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Taranaki dairy farmer, Trish Rankin, has noticed a different feeling around this summer, and for good reason.

Born and raised in New Zealand, Berwick Settle has just finished a year overseeing 200 people in a large dairy development in Russia.

The renowned rural accountant, Pita Alexander, shares some great tips for farming success. Words Pita Alexander, Alexanders.

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She left Germany for a one–year working holiday in New Zealand, expecting to simply travel, work a little and then head home to resume university. Instead, within a week of arriving at a sheep and beef station, her plans changed completely. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Stan McDowall.