Recent Reports
Michele Cranefield
This report explores NZ’s changing farm ownership landscape, noting declining traditional pathways, rising land costs, and limited capital access. Models like equity partnerships show promise. Strategic planning, mentorship, and coordinated action are needed to address a $110–$125 billion capital gap.
- 2025
- Kellogg 53
Morgan Jones
This report by Morgan Jones tackles the financial literacy gap in rural NZ by exploring tailored, accessible education strategies for farmers, growers, and professionals.
- 2025
- Kellogg 53
Richard Cameron
This report by Richard Cameron identifies key challenges in attracting and retaining skilled farm managers, including low wages, poor work-life balance, and limited ownership pathways. It explores equity partnership models, presents a successful case study, and offers recommendations for sustainable industry solutions.
- 2025
- Kellogg 53
Daniel Judd
Soil lays the foundation of all farming productivity. Farmers’ soil management is influenced by multiple factors, especially scientific perceptions. Studies on soil function and productivity are limited or non-existent. This paper highlights farmers’ views, challenges, and the drivers behind their perceptions and management practices.
- 2025
- Kellogg 53
Phil Holland
Phil’s report examines the expanding deer population across Aotearoa New Zealand, its ecological and economic impacts, the limitations of current management, and the ethical tensions surrounding lethal control, cultural values, and decision-making in deer management strategies.
- 2025
- Kellogg 53
Matt Ward
This report by Matt Ward looks at boosting ewe flock productivity amid national decline by using terminal sires, better genetics, and more innovative flock strategies to sustain lamb output. The report states that passive adaptation is no longer enough—active change is essential.
- 2025
- Kellogg 53
