Angus Kebbell

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

Angus Kebbell delves into the work being done by Otago South River Care, an upgraded farmer-led project, to build its fresh water assets as a key component in the value of livestock products

Angus Kebbell delves into the work being done by Otago South River Care, an upgraded farmer-led project, to build its fresh water assets as a key component in the value of livestock products

David Norton says there is a strong need for a biodiversity financing system. There is currently a significant funding gap for the work to protect and restore biodiversity which needs addressing or this crucial work won't get done

David Norton says there is a strong need for a biodiversity financing system. There is currently a significant funding gap for the work to protect and restore biodiversity which needs addressing or this crucial work won't get done

Beef+Lamb NZ gets a seat at the global advocate for sustainable beef. Angus Kebbell reports what this means. And he takes the temperature of farmers at the Christchurch A&P Show

Beef+Lamb NZ gets a seat at the global advocate for sustainable beef. Angus Kebbell reports what this means. And he takes the temperature of farmers at the Christchurch A&P Show

Angus Kebbell reviews the farmer joint submission to the Climate Change Commission and wonders why, if everyone agrees about the science, why is there disagreement about the targets?

Angus Kebbell reviews the farmer joint submission to the Climate Change Commission and wonders why, if everyone agrees about the science, why is there disagreement about the targets?

With farm profitability forecast to drop sharply this year, a focus on costs and what drives them is top of mind for most farmers. Angus Kebbell summarises the key challenges

With farm profitability forecast to drop sharply this year, a focus on costs and what drives them is top of mind for most farmers. Angus Kebbell summarises the key challenges

New rules for carbon forestry are in force from November 3, 2023. Angus Kebbell explains what they mean for foresters, including for stream crossings, sediment loss from limited harvests, and access track drainage, among other things

New rules for carbon forestry are in force from November 3, 2023. Angus Kebbell explains what they mean for foresters, including for stream crossings, sediment loss from limited harvests, and access track drainage, among other things

Maria Shanks says investing in the mental health of farmers yields substantial benefits, not only for individuals but for the health of farming in the country in general

Maria Shanks says investing in the mental health of farmers yields substantial benefits, not only for individuals but for the health of farming in the country in general

The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security

The need for and production of food isn't going away. Angus Kebbell says we should celebrate the work farmers do, and make sure the progress they make on climate change is science-based to protect global food security