Angus Kebbell

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

Under pressure from Federated Farmers, carbon forestry is under Government scrutiny. Angus Kebbell reprises views on its costs and 'benefits' with both a farming and an environmental advocate

Under pressure from Federated Farmers, carbon forestry is under Government scrutiny. Angus Kebbell reprises views on its costs and 'benefits' with both a farming and an environmental advocate

The deer industry is focused on turning around a difficult season where venison demand remained steady, but the velvet sector has had a more difficult time. However optimism new initiatives will pay off is high

The deer industry is focused on turning around a difficult season where venison demand remained steady, but the velvet sector has had a more difficult time. However optimism new initiatives will pay off is high

Progress on methane reduction is not only possible, it is being achieved at scale in California where a range of techniques are successfully deployed, many of which could work well here

Progress on methane reduction is not only possible, it is being achieved at scale in California where a range of techniques are successfully deployed, many of which could work well here

China's big Achilles heel is food security. While they prioritise addressing it, they remain very reliant on food imports and will do so for a very long time yet. The incentive to supply is powerful, but so are the complexities and the risks

China's big Achilles heel is food security. While they prioritise addressing it, they remain very reliant on food imports and will do so for a very long time yet. The incentive to supply is powerful, but so are the complexities and the risks

Woolgrowers finally get direct government support for their product, hoping this will be a catalyst for wider community acceptance of a once-proud product that has been passed by recently

Woolgrowers finally get direct government support for their product, hoping this will be a catalyst for wider community acceptance of a once-proud product that has been passed by recently

David Norton on the upcoming limits to widespread conversion of productive farmland into exotic plantations while still allowing for sustainable afforestation that maintains biodiversity

David Norton on the upcoming limits to widespread conversion of productive farmland into exotic plantations while still allowing for sustainable afforestation that maintains biodiversity

Kevin Connolly, an Irish financial management specialist, discusses the common issues family farms face that require a blend of financial acumen, long-term planning, and adaptability

Kevin Connolly, an Irish financial management specialist, discusses the common issues family farms face that require a blend of financial acumen, long-term planning, and adaptability

When you can’t see processes happening, it is up to research to find practices that work and preventing wasted resources on those that don’t

When you can’t see processes happening, it is up to research to find practices that work and preventing wasted resources on those that don’t

Key work combining soil science, pasture management, and dairy production research ensures more sustainable farming practices

Key work combining soil science, pasture management, and dairy production research ensures more sustainable farming practices

Massey's work on pasture yield and quality has thrown up some clear guidance for pasture and grazing management, for both conventional and regenerative practices

Massey's work on pasture yield and quality has thrown up some clear guidance for pasture and grazing management, for both conventional and regenerative practices

Massey leader Danny Donaghy explains the work and impact of the multi-institution research into contemporary and regenerative pastoral practices

Massey leader Danny Donaghy explains the work and impact of the multi-institution research into contemporary and regenerative pastoral practices

Entire communities built around agriculture and livestock are dissolving as forest march into pastoral farming regions. Kate Acland sounds a warning that too much is being lost

Entire communities built around agriculture and livestock are dissolving as forest march into pastoral farming regions. Kate Acland sounds a warning that too much is being lost

Growing Hope: Inspiring future guardians of New Zealand’s land

Growing Hope: Inspiring future guardians of New Zealand’s land

Navigating challenges and innovations in modern dairy farming: An insight from Tasmania

Navigating challenges and innovations in modern dairy farming: An insight from Tasmania

Angus Kebbell talks to Tom Andrews about his new path to sustainability and profitability by going local, less intensive, and direct

Angus Kebbell talks to Tom Andrews about his new path to sustainability and profitability by going local, less intensive, and direct

The national freshwater policy goal is commendable but the NPS-FM approach is 'unworkable' and a threat to farmers and the overall economy

The national freshwater policy goal is commendable but the NPS-FM approach is 'unworkable' and a threat to farmers and the overall economy

Because 50% of our land cover is pastoral farming, and pastoral land contains one quarter of all remaining native vegetation, it is increasingly important to expand that. The Landcare Trust has a program to encourage that

Because 50% of our land cover is pastoral farming, and pastoral land contains one quarter of all remaining native vegetation, it is increasingly important to expand that. The Landcare Trust has a program to encourage that

Angus Kebbell talks to a South Canterbury farmer about the current state of farming and what ails the sector

Angus Kebbell talks to a South Canterbury farmer about the current state of farming and what ails the sector

Angus Kebbell says society should look to corporates to solve the emissions issues, and restrain them from just using offsetting fudges. Rather they should directly cut their own emissions

Angus Kebbell says society should look to corporates to solve the emissions issues, and restrain them from just using offsetting fudges. Rather they should directly cut their own emissions

Angus Kebbell is looking for those farmer-friendly policies that the National Party campaigned on. He lists the key changes and 'progress' farmers want to see in 2024

Angus Kebbell is looking for those farmer-friendly policies that the National Party campaigned on. He lists the key changes and 'progress' farmers want to see in 2024