Autumn 2025

Our Autumn issue features an inspiring cover story about a young couple who defied the odds to become farm owners before turning 30. After a tragic rugby injury left Braden Coates a tetraplegic during his second season of sharemilking, he and his partner, Hayley Ireland, refused to give up on their dream. Now proud farm owners, they’re achieving outstanding results and proving that resilience knows no limits.

In our special report, Branching Out, Anne Lee explores the shifting landscape of land use. She delves into the key drivers behind the move away from dairy, the challenges farmers face, and the most promising alternatives. Plus, we break down the Emissions Trading Scheme in simple terms and uncover investment opportunities in tree planting for dairy farmers. For example, did you know that forests only require 30% canopy cover to qualify for ETS, a goal achievable with 40 stems per hectare for most species on average.

This issue is also packed with cutting-edge science, the latest on-farm technology, and inspiring farmer success stories, alongside our must-read regular columns.

Don’t miss out—grab your copy today!