Watch Russ Young take us through what EcoLab Next Gen Solids means for them as they no longer have blue drums on farm.

Smart technology is enabling farmers and growers to not only optimise their solar electricity use, but also allows them to optimise returns from selling power back to the grid at the right time. Words Anee Lee.

The May brothers in Methven have grown from local contractors to trusted partners across Mid Canterbury, with John Deere technology at the heart of it. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Morrinsville sharemilkers Nic and Kirsty Verhoek have simplified a high-input dairy system, cutting feed complexity and pressure on people. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Lincoln University's Regenerative Agriculture Dryland Experiment compares conventional and regenerative dryland systems on production, environmental and economic outcomes. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

At Whanganui Collegiate, boarding delivers an academic advantage, providing students with 24/7 pastoral care, tech-integrated facilities and a vibrant community that builds future-ready independence. Words Lucinda Diack.

PGG Wrightson marks a milestone that stretches from New Zealand’s earliest coastal trading days to today’s digitally enabled rural services network. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp.

Laura Morrison, farming near Marton, went on the 2026 Rural Leaders Value Chain Innovation programme designed to look ‘under the bonnet’ across Horticulture, Red Meat and Dairy.

Hawke’s Bay farmer and stud breeder Ben Dawson won the Emerging Achiever Award at the 2026 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Awards. Words Sandra Taylor.

Kiwi Heights in Te Puke integrates kiwifruit orchards, drystock grazing and native forest to balance profit and sustainability. Words Helena O’Neill, Photos Alan Gibson.