
Ross Nolly
50 posts
Ross Nolly is a photographer and writer based in Stratford, Taranaki. In 2005, after well over 20-years working in the retail meat industry, Ross decided to retrain as a freelance photographer and writer.
Always a country boy at heart, he lives on a 1.2ha lifestyle block that was once part of his parents’ dairy farm. There he tries to live a simple self-sufficient life growing, farming and hunting most of his food.
He raises rare breed chickens and ducks and has two precocious kunekune pigs who have decided that he is not their owner, but their staff. December 5, 2023
Pīhama farmers turn to Irish tech for hoof care
These Pīhama farmers didn’t let a little thing like global supply chain disruptions stand between them and a better hoof trimmer.
November 10, 2023
A driving passion to foster and facilitate teaching agriculture
Ross Redpath has devoted his career to advancing agricultural education in the secondary school system.
September 25, 2023
Breeding bulls for temperament and calving ease
Waikato farming operation shares why Herefords are perfect choice for their bull breeding business.
September 18, 2023
When times are tough Galloways carry the weight
What started as a hobby soon turned into a profitable venture for Waipukurau farmers.
September 11, 2023
Lame stories from the vet chronicles expert’s journey as a cow doctor
A Taranaki vet has travelled around the world learning about and treating lameness in cows.
August 15, 2023
Taranaki farmers’ mantra puts calf health at heart of operation
Calves need to have the best possible start if they are to be well grown and productive throughout their lifetime.
July 3, 2023
Award-winning Taranaki farmers play to their strengths
Everyone does their bit on a farm run by a busy Emergency doctor and her husband – but farming excellence also runs in the family.
June 12, 2023
Pee is for precision when using a targeted fertiliser system
Using precision tools to apply fertiliser only where it is needed can mean big savings for farmers and reduced nitrogen leaching.
May 29, 2023
Adapting the ‘rules’ of production to do what’s best for the livestock
A Taranaki couple do not follow the manual, but with their Taranaki farm’s excellent figures they must be doing something right.
April 27, 2023
Better fed, better bred leads to better production for Taranaki farm
Te Matai farm is about to join an elite club and celebrate a century of ownership by one family.