Dairy Exporter Autumn 2025

Canterbury and Otago are on the radar for horticulture companies with access to water and flat land along with the right climate and soil characteristics making the regions attractive. Word Anne lee.

Solar farming is a fast-growing part of New Zealand’s energy sector and could be an opportunity for farmers to diversify their income. A Massey University presentation at AgInnovation explored the possibilities for solar farming to co-exist with sheep grazing, providing two sources of income per unit of land area, and crunched the numbers on the returns. Words Rebecca Greaves.

When the summer dry dents milk production on the unirrigated river flats, a solar farm on the upper terrace is making good use of the sun’s rays for a Golden Bay family. Words Anne Hardie.

Vigilant analysis, strategic decisions and sacrifices are behind the success of Waikato dairy farmers Dan and Gina Duncan. Words Sheryl Haitana.

Trying to achieve a successful succession story can be difficult for the younger generation who may feel they have no control over the decisions being made.

Another pasture species could provide valuable reductions in nitrogen loss with calls for more research into the potential of tetraploid hybrid ryegrass. Words Anne Lee.

As the days get a little duller and the nights a little longer, this recipe is what you need to bring a little colour back into the kitchen and the kids’ lunch boxes. I know the kids will want to get involved with this easy bake. Let them choose the colour of the jelly and see what they create!

Beef + Lamb New Zealand’s long-term Dairy Beef Progeny Test is entering a new phase which involves more farms and a new approach to identifying opportunities offered by superior dairy beef. Words Sandra Taylor.

Recently Frances Coles has noticed a concerning trend with a number of businesses closely related to farming making redundancies and losing experienced people from their teams.