A Canterbury farming business has allowed their land to play to its strengths by investing in infrastructure to finetune their operation. Words Anne Lee, Photos Hamish Hobbs.

Three years ago, Jason Rentoul and Chelsea Hudson drew up a farm plan for Wye Hills in Marlborough based around their life goals. Words Joanna Grigg, Photos Jim Tannock.

New Zealand’s dairy sector cannot grow in the same way it has in the past. So what is the plan to increase the value of exports whilst improving dairy’s environmental footprint? Words Campbell Parker.

Oat growing and the Gardyne family of eastern Southland have been closely linked for more than 100 years. Words Heather Chalmers.

HortNZ chief executive Kate Scott says horticulture is one of NZ's fastest-growing primary industries, but current policy settings don't favour future food security. Words Kate Scott.

Three farmers share why they installed solar, what capacity they chose and what their systems cost, as fuel prices hit record highs.

Taranaki dairy farmers had been reluctant to install solar panels for electricity generation until a project helped identify significant energy efficiency opportunities.

Dairy Trust Taranaki is making a second, larger investment in solar energy and battery storage to keep its farms running during power outages and cut electricity costs.

DairyNZ chair Tracy Brown says dairy can help double primary export value, but the sector must attract and keep enough future farmers and leaders. Words Tracy Brown.

Taranaki entrepreneur, Matt Luscombe, is building a national business installing cost-effective solar energy systems with a 4-5-year payback for farm and lifestyle block owners.