Public articles

There’s a new tool out to assess whether or not areas of farmed land include ‘official’ wetlands.

PhD research from Lincoln University has found the best pasture mixes, Joanna Grigg writes.

A farming operation relies on good soil so it pays for farmers to understand it, Lynda Gray writes.

Fifty years ago Southland farmers were into all-grass wintering. Now there is interest again in more use of grass and less of crop, Ken Geenty writes.

Graham Butcher discusses the pros and cons for cutting back on winter forage crops with grass.

Vet Trevor Cook spent his Christmas break getting wiser about sheep.

Whatever farmers' thoughts on carbon and forestry, they will inevitably need to get to grips with dairy-beef, Bob Thompson writes.

Auckland’s former deputy mayor Bill Cashmore is back on the farm but it’s the next generation running the show, Glenys Christian writes.

By Ken Geenty

A Hunterville couple is moving closer to their goal of farm ownership by building equity through leasing and cutting costs, Terry Brosnahan writes.