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Richard Dawkins

Mortality in New Zealand lambing systems is potentially a significant issue for the primary industry, which is thoroughly explored in this research project. It is a must-read for all involved in the sheep and beef industry.

Cameron Craigie

This report aims to create a resource that will inform and inspire entrepreneurial researchers interested in commercialisation and aspiring founders of investigator-led research to give it a go and help them increase their chances of successful commercialisation of their research.

Adam Duker

Farmers are faced with many challenges. The external pressures of public perception, regulation and compliance have become stronger in recent years, and concerningly are likely to get more so. A farm is not just a business, it is a way of life for many people and supports many families. Rural professionals help farmers achieve their … Read more

Pania Flint

Deer Industry New Zealand is currently involved in a Primary Growth Partnership and levy payer funded project called Passion to Profit (P2P). The overall aims are to improve market returns and on-farm productivity for deer farms. One of the contributing projects to P2P is the definition and recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and industry … Read more

Pania Flint

Deer Industry New Zealand is currently involved in a Primary Growth Partnership and levy payer funded project called Passion to Profit (P2P). The overall aims are to improve market returns and on-farm productivity for deer farms. One of the contributing projects to P2P is the definition and recording of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and industry … Read more

Nathan Keoghan

Top farmers leverage their consultants to achieve more than they would on their own. They do this in five main ways;  They have a plan. They are prepared for their time with the advisor. They have identified the skill s or tools they require. They seek advice from reputable sources. They seek options, not answers. … Read more

Chrissy Stokes

With export sales in 2014 of over $1.6 billion, the New Zealand kiwifruit industry is one of the great horticultural success stories. However, with a target of $3 billion in export sales by 2025, the industry can’t afford to rest on its laurels. Much of the increase in revenue will be due to increase d … Read more

Lorry Leydon

The issue of low taste being a significant risk to Gold3 was highlighted to growers very early in the Gold3 journey. Zespri was transparent with Gold3 growers about the risk and the fact that the answers lay with growers in ensuring they produced high taste fruit acceptable to the markets. Zespri research efforts aimed at … Read more

Richard Fitzgerald

The ability of a business to compete in an ever changing world is linked into its ability to identify and adopt innovations. Introducing new ideas, alternate systems and different technologies enable a business to change and meet the market, it maintains competitiveness and relevance in an ever changing world.

Adams, Mark

In the 30 years that I’ve been farming I have always enjoyed going to field days and taking advantage of the many extension opportunities that we as sheep and beef farmers have. I have been involved in our local farm discussion group, acting as its unofficial chairman for at least 10 years. I have also … Read more

Clark, Bridget

The Dairying Research Corporation (DRC) was established as a joint venture between the New Zealand Dairy Board (NZDB) and AgResearch in December 1990 to provide on-farm dairy Research and Development. DRC leads the New Zealand Dairy Board’s national programme for on-farm Research and Development. Providing extension activities and working with extension officers to ensure that … Read more

Bailey, Malcolm

There is a distinct lack of knowledge about the education attainment levels of New Zealandfarmers. There is little evidence to substantiate a link between the education levels of New Zealand farmers and the uptake or lack of uptake of new or improved technology. The survey by Ken Moore in learning on the farm, the educational … Read more