Angus Kebbell

Deer as part of a mixed farming system compare well when the full range of resilience, seasonality, benefits and costs are all considered

Deer as part of a mixed farming system compare well when the full range of resilience, seasonality, benefits and costs are all considered

The pressure is on deer farming to demonstrate its value within a modern farming business against other livestock species, or other land uses

The pressure is on deer farming to demonstrate its value within a modern farming business against other livestock species, or other land uses

Deer farmers face an outlook where venison returns are strong, demand is broadening and the first signs of stabilisation are appearing in the national herd. Only velvet markets need work

Deer farmers face an outlook where venison returns are strong, demand is broadening and the first signs of stabilisation are appearing in the national herd. Only velvet markets need work

The EU re-thinks the value of livestock farming with a much broader perspective, more attuned to the New Zealand approach

The EU re-thinks the value of livestock farming with a much broader perspective, more attuned to the New Zealand approach

Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate

Angus Kebbell says as long as we continue producing safe, sustainable food for millions of people worldwide while feeding ourselves, that enterprise will continue to sustain communities, businesses and livelihoods far beyond the farm gate

Angus Kebbell's new documentary investigation looks at the reality of what is happening with the spread of carbon forestry and asks whether the current trajectory is the right one

Angus Kebbell's new documentary investigation looks at the reality of what is happening with the spread of carbon forestry and asks whether the current trajectory is the right one

Angus Kebbell on how New Zealand beef can compete in Europe, even where there seems to be forces at work that prioritise 'local' supply

Angus Kebbell on how New Zealand beef can compete in Europe, even where there seems to be forces at work that prioritise 'local' supply

Angus Kebbell's third report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where traceability is opaque and troubling, often not central in trade deals

Angus Kebbell's third report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where traceability is opaque and troubling, often not central in trade deals

Angus Kebbell's second report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where unregulated antibiotic use is rampant

Angus Kebbell's second report of the Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world and one where unregulated antibiotic use is rampant

Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world

Angus Kebbell reports on an Irish investigation into the Brazilian beef industry, one of the largest livestock industries in the world

Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Angus Kebbell argues that climate policy must be effective, and it must also be durable. But it must not negatively affect 'farming communities'

Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations

Angus Kebbell finds all farmers face the same challenge: how to build systems that remain productive, profitable and socially supported while navigating political and environmental expectations

Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector

Angus Kebbell sees the RMA reforms strengthening environmental outcomes, supporting the next generation of on farm investment, and reinforcing the competitiveness of the primary sector

Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements

Angus Kebbell says it is easy to overlook the gains farmers have made by being focused on the long term, systematically connecting complex relationships that deliver substantial improvements

Angus Kebbell finds that the core issues of farming worldwide can resonate here, from on-farm practices, to sector planning, to trade challenges

Angus Kebbell finds that the core issues of farming worldwide can resonate here, from on-farm practices, to sector planning, to trade challenges

Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here

Trust as a reliable supplier is the currency being spent in the US-China tariff fight. Lessons for American farmers are worth watching here

In Otago, local catchment group initiatives are building momentum from the ground up. Farmers are reimagining how they manage gullies and wet areas that were once seen as a nuisance

In Otago, local catchment group initiatives are building momentum from the ground up. Farmers are reimagining how they manage gullies and wet areas that were once seen as a nuisance

The Waikato landcare groups that aim to show how dairy farming can coexist with the freshwater system and help reverse the damage they used to do

The Waikato landcare groups that aim to show how dairy farming can coexist with the freshwater system and help reverse the damage they used to do

Shortening the distance from farm to fork. How some farmers took responsibility for their own value chain, measured what matters, designed products for the customer and shared data back to the farm

Shortening the distance from farm to fork. How some farmers took responsibility for their own value chain, measured what matters, designed products for the customer and shared data back to the farm

Deer farming is developing into a worthwhile complement with other livestock, especially sheep on hill country, and the costs can be lower. It diversifies risk

Deer farming is developing into a worthwhile complement with other livestock, especially sheep on hill country, and the costs can be lower. It diversifies risk

Angus Kebbell reports that despite record prices for livestock and dairy, farmers still think they are hard done by and want a 'balance' more in their economic favour between environment protections and their trading outcomes

Angus Kebbell reports that despite record prices for livestock and dairy, farmers still think they are hard done by and want a 'balance' more in their economic favour between environment protections and their trading outcomes

Angus Kebbell talks to Fed Farmers dairy boss about the pressures they are facing and how they are using their new influence in Government to push their wish-lists

Angus Kebbell talks to Fed Farmers dairy boss about the pressures they are facing and how they are using their new influence in Government to push their wish-lists

Cheap Brazilian pasture beef based on zebu cattle raised on cleared Amazon forest is flooding world markets. It leaves a clear point of difference for New Zealand beef in premium markets

Cheap Brazilian pasture beef based on zebu cattle raised on cleared Amazon forest is flooding world markets. It leaves a clear point of difference for New Zealand beef in premium markets

Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes

Catchment groups have long been the quiet achievers in the rural sector. They are growing by building local understanding of landscape-scale issues and opening practical pathways to better environmental outcomes

Farmers of deer livestock have faced tough times for venison but that market is on the comeback, even if the velvet market is still facing challenges. But deer farmers are looking forward more optimistically now

Farmers of deer livestock have faced tough times for venison but that market is on the comeback, even if the velvet market is still facing challenges. But deer farmers are looking forward more optimistically now