Opinion
Farm forestry options in a world of imponderables
In a sector that has been knocked about by rule changes in the past few years, Keith Woodford plots the way ahead.
Spin a new wool yarn before it’s too late
Wool needs to seize the narrative and get people clamouring to use it, says Alan Emerson.
Winter is coming
The slower season prompts David Eade to reflect on planning for a measured, productive farming career.
Southeast Asia full of potential for NZ exporters
The demographics alone make this a market well worth the effort, says Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell.
You couldn’t be more wrong about wetlands
A lesson for Alan Emerson in a land practice that is useful, beautiful and good.
Will the arable sector still exist in 2050?
Ironically, a tendency to work in silos represents one of the biggest challenges to the arable sector in the years ahead, writes Dr Alison Stewart of FAR.
A&P Show cancellation: where to from here?
Experience abroad shows that rural fairs like the postponed New Zealand Agricultural Show have a keen and growing audience, writes Craig Page.
Christmas on the first weekend in May
Phil Weir is shaking the presents and watching the pond as duck hunting season nears.
Electric farming is having its lightbulb moment
Farmers could be the backbone of NZ’s energy system, says Mike Casey, but for that to happen, the rules need to change.
Welcome words as ministers work the woolshed
Alan Emerson was there as the government launched its promised regional meetings.
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