Luke Doyle
This report examines how dairy farm employees can bridge the gap to contract milking and sharemilking, identifying financial literacy gaps, unclear progression pathways and mentorship needs, and recommending a national progression framework, financial readiness education and structured mentoring.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Carlos Mancer
This report examines how online learning is performing within vocational agricultural training, and what this means for delivering quality, consistent, and industry-relevant qualifications in an increasingly digital and AI-driven education environment.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Leo Pekar
This study analyses raw accelerometer data from an in-ear sensor (ProTag), and compares it with visual observations of grazing behaviour in cattle, with the intention of estimating Bite Rate and Bite Characteristics, that could help establish them as key indicators or proxies.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Robbie O’Brien
This research examines why varroa management practices vary among New Zealand beekeepers and how greater consistency and coordination could improve varroa control, reduce colony losses, and strengthen the long-term resilience of the apiculture industry.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Tane Smith-MacDonald
This report examines the potential application of artificial intelligence within the seed processing industry. It explores current industry challenges, evaluates the opportunities and barriers associated with AI adoption, and provides practical recommendations to improve processing efficiency, product quality, workforce capability, and long-term industry competitiveness.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Emma Owen
Can improved genetic feed efficiency unlock more value from New Zealand’s beef on dairy calves? Explore the effects of genetic selection on profitability, reduce feed costs, and lower methane emissions.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Brett Robinson
This report looks at some financial modeling to highlight the ability or not of an average efficient farming business to meet the financial needs of family succession and the need for financial literacy to improve across the industry.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Kate Tomlinson
Canterbury is New Zealand's most ethnically diverse dairy region, where multicultural teams are the norm. Composition shapes friction and performance and cultural and language differences define daily life. The "enabler" helps teams thrive, as does adaptation that goes both ways.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Kaylene Bennett
Addressing the invisible and cumulative mental load carried by rural women, this report identifies how it impacts wellbeing, decision-making and productivity and outlines practical, systemic solutions to better share responsibility and support sustainable rural lives and communities.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Jacquelyne Hawtin
New Zealand farmers are leaving profit behind. This research explores how agricultural cooperatives can use member credentials to improve access to favourable pricing across their partner networks and increase farm profitability. See what it takes to make this successful.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Hayden Swann
This report examines how He Rau Ake Ake, Whāngārā Farms’ 100-year whenua
optimisation plan, strengthens values-led decision-making by aligning land use,
environmental resilience, cultural responsibility, financial security and whānau aspirations for generations yet to come.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Brodie Davis
This report explores the challenge of developing future leaders, strengthening succession pathways, and ensuring local knowledge, relationships, and leadership endure across generations, showing that trust, connection to place, and stewardship matter more than structures alone.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Julia Hardwick-Smith
Julia Hardwick-Smith investigates triplet lamb survivability in New Zealand sheep farming, finding 84% of farmers see lamb wastage as an issue and exploring artificial rearing and indoor lambing as improvement opportunities.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Phil Lowe
This project evaluated whether surplus non-replacement dairy calves could be retained to add greater value while remaining practical within a seasonal dairy system. The findings show real opportunity, but long-term success will depend on balancing profitability with feed, labour and whole-farm performance.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Di Roadley
Without clear governance and skilled leadership, catchment groups in NZ struggle to turn community aspirations into lasting results. This report proposes a national framework, governor capability, and active member participation as groups take on greater public investment and complexity.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Lisa Greene
New Zealand Agri-retail is being modernised by digital transformation, evolving customer expectations, and increasing commercial pressures. This research explores how businesses can adapt while maintaining trusted relationships, community connections, and long-term sustainability. Identifying the leadership capabilities required for future success.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Emily Levenson
Not all of the food New Zealand produces is for export. Interviews with fruit and vegetable growers, wholesalers and retailers reveal the precarious nature of the domestic supply chain.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Ella Cvitanovich
This report examines how AI-enabled technology is reshaping the role of rural professionals in the New Zealand primary sector, identifying critical skill and leadership capabilities that must be addressed to ensure the ongoing success of the sector.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Erika Bergmans
This report examines how overlapping assurance programmes are affecting farmer engagement and system credibility, identifying a shift toward transactional compliance that risks weakening the evidence underpinning New Zealand’s market position and long term value.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
Hinehou Timutimu
This report examines how networks shape women’s participation in Aotearoa’s Agri sector, revealing that presence does not ensure influence and recognising the ongoing impact of historical loss, calling for pathways that ensure women’s voices are heard and able to shape the sector’s future.
- June 2026
- Kellogg 55
