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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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.

In Graeme Murray’s world, things are extraordinary, remarkable, amazing. In Graeme’s world, miracles happen. Words Carly Thomas, Photos Francine Boer.

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.