Farmers are feeling excessive and undue pressure from their banks, according to Federated Farmers’ latest Banking Survey. Conducted in mid-November, the survey also shows farmer satisfaction with their bank is […]
Farm Stories
Debt mediation ‘took the fear away’
A couple who have been through farm debt mediation say the process was a huge help and released a lot of pressure. Facing foreclosure last year, dairy farmers Steve and […]
Re-fencing a godsend for cyclone-hit farmers
When Cyclone Gabrielle blew through, it destroyed more than 16km of fencing on Warren Milligan’s farm in Te Karaka, just inland from Gisborne. He’d worked hard to fence the river […]
Recycled posts boost cyclone recovery
In a win for the environment and cyclone-hit farmers, damaged fence posts are being given a new lease of life instead of being sent to landfill. Cyclone Gabrielle slammed a […]
Gold Standard animal exports back on the table
Live animal exports look set to return, but not without new ‘gold standard’ requirements to protect animal welfare and safety. National, ACT and NZ First all committed during election campaigning […]
Jodiesha Kirkpatrick: young shearer on the rise
By Ben Chapman-Smith, Federated Farmers While most teenagers are winding down for a relaxing summer ahead, Gisborne’s Jodiesha Kirkpatrick is sharpening the combs and cutters for her first crack at […]
Guild names top agricultural journalists, photographers for 2023
Freelance journalist Kate Evans, writing for New Zealand Geographic and US magazine Roads and Kingdoms, took out this year’s top prize in the New Zealand Guild of Agricultural Journalists and […]
On-Farm Support building MPI’s footprint out on the land
Ronald Regan once said the nine most terrifying words in English language are “I’m from the government and I’m here to help.” John Roche, the Establishment Director for MPI’s On-Farm […]
Karl Dean: Feds role is as voice for common sense
We continue our quick profiles of new provincial presidents. Karl Dean took on the top job at North Canterbury at the AGM earlier this year. What is your farming background? […]
Hutt yarn innovator gives new twist to cashmere story
For nearly 40 years South Otago farmer David Shaw has championed the potential of cashmere goats for fibre returns, weed control and breaking in rough country. The missing piece of […]