Neal Wallace
1741 posts
Neal Wallace is unquestionably proud of his southern roots. He has been a newspaper journalist for over 30 years, of which more than half has been spent covering the primary industry. It is a sector he is passionate about and believes in, and in turn has been “rewarded with an incredibly varied and satisfying career”. Outside of work, he follows the Highlanders, spends time with family, writes books, and does what his wife tells him to do. He enjoys keeping fit, which includes being an active rugby referee. April 26, 2024
Making the land pay with a sheep-plus strategy
Relying on sheep on their own leaves you too vulnerable to the ups and downs of the market, says one farmer.
April 26, 2024
Learning to do more with less
Sheep farming becomes ever more sophisticated as it adapts to tough circumstances.
April 23, 2024
Shipping challenges pile on export costs
Ripple effects of distant tensions and bridge collapses offset to some extent by new freight hub at Ruakura.
April 23, 2024
Ag cheers as govt takes scalpel to RMA
Bill proposes to repeal winter grazing and stock exclusion regulations.
April 22, 2024
One giant LEAP for robo meatworks
Almost two decades after work began on it, a new automated primal lamb cutting system has been installed at Silver Fern Farms’ Finegand plant. Neal Wallace reports.
April 19, 2024
Good neighbours make good defences
The many properties just over the fence have meant some opportunities for the Moore family of Nelson, and some challenges.
April 18, 2024
Thrifty A&Ps keep the show on the road
Canterbury cutbacks not on the cards for other agricultural events just yet.
April 17, 2024
Ministry job losses hang on Budget, bargaining
Fate not known for weeks yet amid consultations to stave off at least some of the hundreds of proposed redundancies.
April 17, 2024
Stock but no stalls as Christchurch A&P show cuts back
New Zealand Agricultural Show postpones 2024 public event after three tough years.
April 16, 2024
Better beef genetics is the common goal
Informing NZ Beef now has more than three dozen farmers signed on.