Ross Nolly
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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. August 1, 2022
Achieving full calf potential
Planning ahead and being prepared gives calves the best possible chance to ensure they achieve their potential.
July 18, 2022
Taking care of future herds
Calves are the future of the national herd so giving them the best possible start is vital to ensure they achieve their potential.
July 4, 2022
Born and bred to farm
A small farm with a small herd is doing big things in Taranaki proving that size is no barrier when it comes to farming.
June 20, 2022
Using drones to combat herd home mould
Farm technology continues to forge ahead in leaps and bounds and the use of drones in the agriculture…
May 17, 2022
Thriving in any situation
Dairy farmers are using more and more beef breeds over their herds to create value in their calves.
May 17, 2022
Farmer invests life’s work in the top-producing herd
A lifelong love of the Ayrshire breed and a focus on genetics has resulted in a Taranaki stud winning a prestigious title 23 times.
April 4, 2022
TV show sparks goat milk business idea
A Wellington couple were inspired by a television programme to take up goat milking and sell fresh milk to the public.
April 4, 2022
Driving ag skill growth
The arrival of covid has disrupted businesses all over the world and left the agricultural industry short-staffed.
March 15, 2022
Keeping things simple
A Taranaki farming couple say sustainability is much more than the environment and economics of a farm.
November 1, 2021
Three times a winner
A Taranaki farmer made history this year when he scooped the Taranaki Share Farmer of the Year title and became the first person to win all three Dairy Industry Award titles.