People
Don’t get stuck onfarm this spring
Tapping into the potential workforce in your local community could be a game changer for dairy farmers this spring and a new online platform has made it easier to connect with people. Words Sheryl Haitana.
Welcome on-board
The process of recruiting new staff should always be treated as an opportunity to improve your business. Understanding the type of person you require to create a successful team is a given, however, how you manage the onboarding process will ensure you achieve that sweet taste of success! Words Chris Coughlan
Shortcut to find relief workers
Connecting farmers with workers has never been easier thanks to Canterbury dairy farmer turned app developer, Tony Dodunski and his online platform Ag Assist. Words by Sheryl Haitana.
Farming trio in training
A young trio are furthering their farm training with online and in-person courses. By Claire Ashton.
Top agribusiness talents shine as Zanda McDonald Award shortlist unveiled
The Zanda McDonald Award, has revealed their shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and New Zealand for the 2024 award.
Let’s celebrate our farm teams
Farmers have an incredibly important and rewarding role to play supporting New Zealand, Jane Muir writes.
Emma Poole wins 2023 FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer Emma Poole is “absolutely buzzing” after being named the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year and making history as the contest’s first-ever female champion.
Encouraging daughters to farm
Now is probably the best time ever for women to be accepted and involved in agriculture, Elaine Fisher writes.
Migrants again welcome
The borders have reopened for migrant workers for the dairy industry, but they need to know what they’re doing - newbies need not apply. Story by Karen Trebilcock.