Farm Environment Plans have historically been referred to as a tick box exercise. When reviewing compliance there are literal ticks next to the practices implemented. FEP’s have evolved - when implementing change, driving progress and educating, a tailored approach that encompasses more than current compliance is required.
Read MoreThe online world hasn’t escaped bull buying. Bull buying has gone digital, with most vendors also offering the bulls on an online platform. Getting along to a bull sale is always a good idea.
Read MoreResource use issues are now so complicated and require specialist skills to respond appropriately that virtually every farm now requires a specialist resource consultant as a member of their team.
Read MoreDespite a one-year deferral of the new winter grazing management provisions, farmers are urged to develop a winter management plan now and use this winter to adopt and trial potential new practices.
Read MoreDo 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.
Read MoreA recently published white paper proposes a framework to better understand the potential of regenerative farming for New Zealand. What are the key priority research areas and how do we undertake research that encourages system change?
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