Angus Kebbell

Formal or informal, the growing number of cooperative rural catchment groups advancing environmental and provenance projects look like they will move the needle for the rural economy

Formal or informal, the growing number of cooperative rural catchment groups advancing environmental and provenance projects look like they will move the needle for the rural economy

In the tough deer industry, some growers stand out with vertical integration of businesses that reach international markets. But in the end, it is on-farm prowess that matters. Angus Kebbell reports

In the tough deer industry, some growers stand out with vertical integration of businesses that reach international markets. But in the end, it is on-farm prowess that matters. Angus Kebbell reports

Closed borders and a reluctant Government heaps pressure on farming businesses to operate starved of staff. Locals prefer city jobs, and the local pool of workers isn't there with record low jobless levels. The toll on working farmers is now serious

Closed borders and a reluctant Government heaps pressure on farming businesses to operate starved of staff. Locals prefer city jobs, and the local pool of workers isn't there with record low jobless levels. The toll on working farmers is now serious

Breeding sheep that burp less to cut emissions contributing to climate change makes significant progress

Breeding sheep that burp less to cut emissions contributing to climate change makes significant progress

A long term plan for farm succession has enabled the Hargreaves family to transition ownership and control of their growing and successful enterprise

A long term plan for farm succession has enabled the Hargreaves family to transition ownership and control of their growing and successful enterprise

The second in the farm succession series, describing how one family approached the transfer of ownership within the family, starting early with a clear plan

The second in the farm succession series, describing how one family approached the transfer of ownership within the family, starting early with a clear plan

Succession planning is a process not an action. But individual circumstances can make it a tricky process. Starting early is key because it is not only retirement that can trigger it. Angus Kebbell starts a series

Succession planning is a process not an action. But individual circumstances can make it a tricky process. Starting early is key because it is not only retirement that can trigger it. Angus Kebbell starts a series

Real research is advancing on the immuno-supportive effects of velvet. The science behind this work, and its functional nutrition properties is reviewed with AgResearch's Dr Stephen Haines

Real research is advancing on the immuno-supportive effects of velvet. The science behind this work, and its functional nutrition properties is reviewed with AgResearch's Dr Stephen Haines

Despite higher product prices across the board at present, this is unusual, and mixed farming strategies build resilience in livestock farming businesses

Despite higher product prices across the board at present, this is unusual, and mixed farming strategies build resilience in livestock farming businesses

Omnivores might think is is a depressing thought to convert to vegetarianism, but they could be on to something. Many studies show there is a link between vegetarianism and depression

Omnivores might think is is a depressing thought to convert to vegetarianism, but they could be on to something. Many studies show there is a link between vegetarianism and depression

COVID ravaged the foodservice markets for venison cuts, but the velvet markets remained strong. Now new marketing efforts by the deer industry are bringing more diversification just as the foodservice markets return

COVID ravaged the foodservice markets for venison cuts, but the velvet markets remained strong. Now new marketing efforts by the deer industry are bringing more diversification just as the foodservice markets return

The very tough 2020 and 2021 for the deer industry has triggered an industry re-think on marketing and that is now yielding results that are starting to flow though to on-farm returns

The very tough 2020 and 2021 for the deer industry has triggered an industry re-think on marketing and that is now yielding results that are starting to flow though to on-farm returns

Even when commodity prices are high, farmers face unique stresses from all directions. Wellbeing is a part of sustainability and needs to be understood, planned, and worked on, says Marina Shearer

Even when commodity prices are high, farmers face unique stresses from all directions. Wellbeing is a part of sustainability and needs to be understood, planned, and worked on, says Marina Shearer

Prices are high, but so are farm input costs. Chris Dillon explains why farmers are fortunate both are still in step and the risks when they aren't. The wild card is the struggle to improve productivity in the face of unwise box-ticking regulators

Prices are high, but so are farm input costs. Chris Dillon explains why farmers are fortunate both are still in step and the risks when they aren't. The wild card is the struggle to improve productivity in the face of unwise box-ticking regulators

There is no lack of opportunity to get up-to-date on what an ETS will do to farming, what the alternatives are, and what you have to do to ensure the worst doesn't happen

There is no lack of opportunity to get up-to-date on what an ETS will do to farming, what the alternatives are, and what you have to do to ensure the worst doesn't happen

The time is Now! Lead farmer groups need farmers to contribute their views to the He Waka Eke Noa framework as soon as possible because policies are about to get fixed for a generation

The time is Now! Lead farmer groups need farmers to contribute their views to the He Waka Eke Noa framework as soon as possible because policies are about to get fixed for a generation

Angus Kebbell explores why some farmers are feeling less than positive even in a time of good prices, favourable weather, and healthy markets. They are negative about the pace of imposed change

Angus Kebbell explores why some farmers are feeling less than positive even in a time of good prices, favourable weather, and healthy markets. They are negative about the pace of imposed change

The pandemic has changed the world, but livestock farming not so much. But there has been preparation, innovation, and adoption of different ways to do farming business

The pandemic has changed the world, but livestock farming not so much. But there has been preparation, innovation, and adoption of different ways to do farming business

Human blind-trials of meals comparing pasture-raised beef or lamb, over grain-based animal diets, and plant-based pretenders, are showing clear health benefits from the pasture-raised product

Human blind-trials of meals comparing pasture-raised beef or lamb, over grain-based animal diets, and plant-based pretenders, are showing clear health benefits from the pasture-raised product

Thriving Southland is taking its community engagement to the next level with upskilling its volunteer leaders as more catchment area groups get formed

Thriving Southland is taking its community engagement to the next level with upskilling its volunteer leaders as more catchment area groups get formed

Livestock farmers may get a good boost in income and improve environmental outcomes by integrating some horticulture into their operations

Livestock farmers may get a good boost in income and improve environmental outcomes by integrating some horticulture into their operations

Ongoing research at the Riddet Institute is proving the health benefits of pasture-raised beef over grain-based feedlot beef, even plant-based pretenders

Ongoing research at the Riddet Institute is proving the health benefits of pasture-raised beef over grain-based feedlot beef, even plant-based pretenders

Plant-based meat alternative products deliver 18 different ingredients, with little regulation and limited research on environmental impacts, resource requirements, nutrient quality, nutrient density, toxicity and health consequences of these proteins

Plant-based meat alternative products deliver 18 different ingredients, with little regulation and limited research on environmental impacts, resource requirements, nutrient quality, nutrient density, toxicity and health consequences of these proteins

Comparing pasture-raised beef to grain finished beef and a plant-based alternative identified better human health outcomes for the pasture-raised product, just another key outcome from the science that supports NZ farmers

Comparing pasture-raised beef to grain finished beef and a plant-based alternative identified better human health outcomes for the pasture-raised product, just another key outcome from the science that supports NZ farmers

Online trading platforms for on-farm livestock provide a safe, transparent selling option, avoiding freight and yard fees, and avoiding the associated animal welfare issues

Online trading platforms for on-farm livestock provide a safe, transparent selling option, avoiding freight and yard fees, and avoiding the associated animal welfare issues