Country-Wide Autumn 2024
Farming for family
Marlborough farmer Rosie Dowling was determined to continue developing the farm she and her late husband Gavin dreamed of. Joanna Grigg reports.
Chilean needle grass poses potential billion-dollar threat
The “sleeper weed” Chilean needle grass, if nothing was done to stop it, could spread through most of New Zealand and eventually cost the country over a billion dollars, according to newly published research.
Watching the weather – and data
Running a multi-million dollar farming enterprise demands tight cost control and finely tuned operational management. Tony Leggett reports.
A shared vision
A change of ownership and putting in place an equity manager has seen a big boost in native tree planting on a South Head farm, spurred on by the assistance available from the Kaipara Moana Remediation Project. Glenys Christian reports.
Nurturing the land through exploring pastoral farming
Whenua Haumanu is the most comprehensive programme assessing the suitability and relevance of regenerative agriculture in New Zealand. Jackie Harrigan attended the first field day at Massey University.
What the farmers say
Integrated Farm Planning can seem a daunting task but there are plenty of resources and programmes available to support farmers to take the first step. Rebecca Greaves spoke to three farmers who have created their own farm plan through attending a BakerAg programme – something that can be achievable for all farmers, with a little help.