Bouncing back from M bovis
One of the first farms in New Zealand to be hit by Mycoplasma bovis has bounced back and is running full steam ahead.
The shifting ground beneath farmers’ feet
How did we get to where we are today?
‘Agro-ecology is the future of farming’
Mindset already informs planning in EU, UN.
Phosphate leaching breakthrough
A collaboration to reduce emissions on farms has resulted in technology that will be a game-changer for farmers.
Canterbury farming group builds on the right stuff
Flexibility and innovation are watchwords at the Craigmore group when it comes to both its people and its farming practices.
Cows trump computers for winning South Canterbury farmer
A South Canterbury farmer who decided to ditch a career in IT and go dairy farming has risen to the challenge to become a top farmer.
$60m cash boost for Lincoln’s new science facility
Lincoln University new state-of-art science facility has been given a funding boost to ensure its completion.
All pasture, no supplement
A young farmer from the UK came to New Zealand to get farming experience and loved it so much he returned here permanently.
Moving on up the dairy ranks
Canterbury famer Peter O’Connor is the 2022 Dairy Industry Trainee of the Year. And after only a year in the industry, he is moving into a management role on a 400-cow farm near Lauriston.
Cow personalities affect productivity
Research has found that a cow’s personality has a bearing on her production capabilities.