CountryWide Autumn 2026
Working towards cooler cows
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.
Heritages meets innovation
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.
Lessons from the storm
Reflecting on the October 2025 storms in the south, South Otago sheep and beef farmer Nigel Woodhead shares his lessons from mother nature.
Gold under the Mānuka
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.
What farming and business success looks like
The renowned rural accountant, Pita Alexander, shares some great tips for farming success. Words Pita Alexander, Alexanders.
Winter feed yields down?
When certain regions are facing winter feed shortages after a challenging season of hail and rain, PGG Wrightson’s technical experts say quick fixes such as nitrogen or agchem may not be the right levers to pull this late in the season.
Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp
From a working holiday to emerging leader
She left Germany for a one–year working holiday in New Zealand, expecting to simply travel, work a little and then head home to resume university. Instead, within a week of arriving at a sheep and beef station, her plans changed completely. Words Sarah Perriam-Lampp, Photos Stan McDowall.