Angus Kebbell
The recent hailstorm in the Nelson region will have a huge impact on the local economy, raising stress and anxiety for horticulturalists and their workers alike. Other rural sectors are enjoying much better conditions
23rd Jan 21, 11:07am
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The recent hailstorm in the Nelson region will have a huge impact on the local economy, raising stress and anxiety for horticulturalists and their workers alike. Other rural sectors are enjoying much better conditions
Farming is a pressure business, with the usual weather and markets issues being compounded with pandemic and inflexible regulation in the past year. The stress needs to be dealt with and reaching out to the local Rural Trust people is a key
16th Jan 21, 10:43am
Farming is a pressure business, with the usual weather and markets issues being compounded with pandemic and inflexible regulation in the past year. The stress needs to be dealt with and reaching out to the local Rural Trust people is a key
Angus Kebbell finds that New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector is unique globally in terms of the amount of native forest on its land, and Government policy changes should strengthen that, not undermine it
19th Dec 20, 9:35am
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Angus Kebbell finds that New Zealand’s sheep and beef sector is unique globally in terms of the amount of native forest on its land, and Government policy changes should strengthen that, not undermine it
Angus Kebbell talks to Karl Dean about dairy farming, the pressures and the positives after a year like no other. The dairy industry is now a key component of the growing beef industry
12th Dec 20, 10:08am
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Angus Kebbell talks to Karl Dean about dairy farming, the pressures and the positives after a year like no other. The dairy industry is now a key component of the growing beef industry
Dryland farmers push ahead with effective environmental improvements even as Wellington tries to impose one-size-fits-all rules that are counterproductive in these types of areas, reports Angus Kebbell
5th Dec 20, 9:16am
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Dryland farmers push ahead with effective environmental improvements even as Wellington tries to impose one-size-fits-all rules that are counterproductive in these types of areas, reports Angus Kebbell
Angus Kebbell investigates how COVID has changed and improved the way livestock is traded, finding innovation at saleyards, and also the development of new ways to trade
30th Nov 20, 9:42am
Angus Kebbell investigates how COVID has changed and improved the way livestock is traded, finding innovation at saleyards, and also the development of new ways to trade
What the newly-agreed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade deal means for New Zealand agriculture. Angus Kebbell explores two views from rural New Zealand
21st Nov 20, 10:07am
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What the newly-agreed Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership trade deal means for New Zealand agriculture. Angus Kebbell explores two views from rural New Zealand
How to get better lambing from pasture-based systems. Sue McCoard discusses lamb rearing with Angus Kebbell
14th Nov 20, 9:57am
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How to get better lambing from pasture-based systems. Sue McCoard discusses lamb rearing with Angus Kebbell
Angus Kebbell explores the current biosecurity risks with MPI's Peter Thomson, their current priorities, and how they are preparing for the inevitable, but fortunately rare, border breaches
7th Nov 20, 8:59am
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Angus Kebbell explores the current biosecurity risks with MPI's Peter Thomson, their current priorities, and how they are preparing for the inevitable, but fortunately rare, border breaches
Angus Kebbell explores how drones can be used on farms, not only to do difficult existing work more effectively, but do new things to bring rapid productivity improvements
31st Oct 20, 9:36am
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Angus Kebbell explores how drones can be used on farms, not only to do difficult existing work more effectively, but do new things to bring rapid productivity improvements
Angus Kebbell investigates the arable farming sector and finds it makes a large contribution to the New Zealand rural economy. But the pandemic has introduced new challenges, but maybe also highlighted some key advantages
24th Oct 20, 9:35am
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Angus Kebbell investigates the arable farming sector and finds it makes a large contribution to the New Zealand rural economy. But the pandemic has introduced new challenges, but maybe also highlighted some key advantages
Angus Kebbell makes the case for more agri-tourism that features our sustainable agriculture with high-value visitors that allows for a growing trade with a lighter footprint. Farmers will need to develop the core attractions
17th Oct 20, 9:22am
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Angus Kebbell makes the case for more agri-tourism that features our sustainable agriculture with high-value visitors that allows for a growing trade with a lighter footprint. Farmers will need to develop the core attractions
Angus Kebbell takes an updated look at the farm succession problem, looking at how new realities are affecting the options. He also points out carbon neutrality is probably closer for many farms than is realised
10th Oct 20, 9:15am
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Angus Kebbell takes an updated look at the farm succession problem, looking at how new realities are affecting the options. He also points out carbon neutrality is probably closer for many farms than is realised
The progress many livestock farmers have made over many decades has built impressive resilience. As an industry, that has allowed New Zealand to survive COVID well. The urban political classes might be noticing - or is it just electioneering?
5th Oct 20, 5:13pm
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The progress many livestock farmers have made over many decades has built impressive resilience. As an industry, that has allowed New Zealand to survive COVID well. The urban political classes might be noticing - or is it just electioneering?
Pressures on farming from policy uncertainty is rising and generating anxiety in rural communities. Funding mental health support is a bottom-of-the-cliff approach, allowing policymakers to ignore their responsibility
26th Sep 20, 9:23am
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Pressures on farming from policy uncertainty is rising and generating anxiety in rural communities. Funding mental health support is a bottom-of-the-cliff approach, allowing policymakers to ignore their responsibility
Making long term improvements to farm soils in sympathy with nature's challenges is tough enough. But doing it in the face of misguided Wellington bureaucrats rules and politics is even tougher. The pressure is now intense
20th Sep 20, 11:44am
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Making long term improvements to farm soils in sympathy with nature's challenges is tough enough. But doing it in the face of misguided Wellington bureaucrats rules and politics is even tougher. The pressure is now intense
Climate change will probably have the greatest impact on agriculture here through changes in climate variability and climate extremes
12th Sep 20, 10:16am
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Climate change will probably have the greatest impact on agriculture here through changes in climate variability and climate extremes
Angus Kebbell summarises what is required by the new freshwater management policies, and has a few thoughts from a farming perspective
5th Sep 20, 10:20am
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Angus Kebbell summarises what is required by the new freshwater management policies, and has a few thoughts from a farming perspective
Earthquake risk and climate change in the Wairarapa valley are the focus of Angus Kebbell's review of how farmers are meeting the challenges
31st Aug 20, 12:08pm
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Earthquake risk and climate change in the Wairarapa valley are the focus of Angus Kebbell's review of how farmers are meeting the challenges
Angus Kebbell talks to viticulturist Emma Taylor about the consequences for the wine industry of a closed border for plant imports, and how that is encouraging local development to avoid biosecurity risks, on sustainability and on genetic diversity
29th Aug 20, 10:30am
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Angus Kebbell talks to viticulturist Emma Taylor about the consequences for the wine industry of a closed border for plant imports, and how that is encouraging local development to avoid biosecurity risks, on sustainability and on genetic diversity
Angus Kebbell looks at the changes coming to Canterbury land use and farming practices from climate change, with expert comments from a NIWA scientist
23rd Aug 20, 3:34pm
Angus Kebbell looks at the changes coming to Canterbury land use and farming practices from climate change, with expert comments from a NIWA scientist
Angus Kebbell focuses on the Hawke's Bay wine region this week, exploring how one famous winemaker has adjusted to its environment and works with it to produce its products
22nd Aug 20, 10:50am
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Angus Kebbell focuses on the Hawke's Bay wine region this week, exploring how one famous winemaker has adjusted to its environment and works with it to produce its products
Angus Kebbell investigates how the wilding pine weed is being tackled, the challenges, and the paths to successful control
15th Aug 20, 11:02am
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Angus Kebbell investigates how the wilding pine weed is being tackled, the challenges, and the paths to successful control
Angus Kebbell explores organic and sustainable viticulture in the Marlborough region, distinguishing the subregions formed by the valleys and landscapes
9th Aug 20, 9:07am
Angus Kebbell explores organic and sustainable viticulture in the Marlborough region, distinguishing the subregions formed by the valleys and landscapes
Angus Kebbell explores with Ronlyn Duncan where farmers source their professional information and how well each channel is trusted
8th Aug 20, 12:35pm
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Angus Kebbell explores with Ronlyn Duncan where farmers source their professional information and how well each channel is trusted