Sam Mander — Blog — The AgriBusiness Group

N-Boost

In mid-2020 , which seems like an age ago now, Donaghys started conversations with us about running and delivering an extension programme with dairy farmers across New Zealand.

Today’s Agricultural Degree

As I near completion of my summer internship at The AgriBusiness Group and prepare to return to student life at Lincoln University, I reflect on the value and relevance of today’s agricultural degree – specifically for the environmental management of farm systems. This year, I will undertake my fourth and final year of a Bachelor of Agricultural Science (Honours) with a Major in Environmental Management.

A Helluva Hard Year

Sheffield Deer Farmer Stu Stokes – talks flooding, covid, mental health & navigating legislation

It’s been a tough one. A year of significant challenges has hit many Cantabrian farmers. Chatting to Stu Stokes and daughter Holly, I came to understand just how hard. Over the past two years Stu has lost a brother to cancer, lost his best mate, faced Covid market challenges, dealt with flooding and huge winds and to top it off the “bloody Sheffield Pub burnt down!”. Through all this, legislation changes requiring implementation of a Farm Environmental Plan (FEP), which is audited, is actually helping Stu with the direction and management of his business, “…to do nothing isn’t an option”.

Pine and Pasture

Sam shares how hill country farmers can use pine forestry to optimise their farming business and do right by the environment.

Carbon Opportunity for Farmers

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Native forestry

Do you have native trees naturally regenerating on your property?You might have an excellent opportunity to regenerate indigenous forests, sequester carbon over a long period and generate additional lucrative annual cashflow.