Trees

Trees could be making a comeback on the Canterbury Plains as the area looks to become more resilient to climate change – and pines may not get a look in.
Words Delwyn Dickey

A Rai Valley farmer’s tree plantings aren’t just for short-term harvest, but for the distant future. By Anne Hardie

Grazing principles include vertical grazing on Gavin Fisher’s organic dairy farm at Te Aroha. Gavin is farmer ambassador for the Organic Dairy Hub Co-op NZ Ltd. He talked to Sheryl Haitana about how he’s creating a future-proof farming business.

Fifteen years of organic farming has taught Piopio dairy farmers Nick and Jo Collins lessons conventional farmers could follow to meet environmental regulations. Sheryl Haitana reports.