SDG Spotlight: #9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
Under the spotlight this week is SDG #9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. It’s a big meaty goal, that is […]
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Under the spotlight this week is SDG #9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure. It’s a big meaty goal, that is […]
SDG Spotlight: #9 Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure Read More »
Under the spotlight this week is SDG #10 – Reduced Inequalities. This goal is all about the people and ensuring
SDG Spotlight: #10 Reduced Inequalities Read More »
The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme has been a key part of developing leaders in the Food and Fibre Sector since
Agricultural Extension and Dyslexia Read More »
In farming we are increasingly familiar with the phrase ‘you can’t manage what you can’t measure’. While 60% of
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This weeks blog takes a look at the insights from a research article published in 2023 by Schon et. al,
Earthworms: an indicator of soil biological health Read More »
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SDG Spotlight: #4 Quality Education Read More »
In 2024, Scarlatti undertook research for the Food and Fibre Centre of Vocational Excellence which sought to understand the opportunity
How can we support rural women into the Food and Fibre sector workforce? Read More »
In our first SDG Spotlight of 2025 we break down SDG #15 – Life on Land. It’s pretty obvious how
SDG Spotlight: #15 Life on Land Read More »
Our third and final blog on insights from the Agriculture and Climate Change Conference 2024 takes a look at ‘where
Key insights for farmers, continued: Where to from here? Read More »
Happy new year!! ‘Tis the season where we set our goals and intentions for the year ahead. The Sustainable Development
What are your five for 2025? Read More »
In 1948, the Universal Declaration of Human Rights was proclaimed. For the first time, this Declaration set out the fundamental
SDG Spotlight: #2 Zero Hunger Read More »
Our second blog on key insights from the New Zealand Agriculture and Climate Change conference is focused around trade and
Key insights for farmers continued: Trade and Markets Read More »
We had the awesome opportunity this week to attend the New Zealand Agriculture and Climate Change conference virtually. The conference
Key insights for farmers from the NZ Agriculture & Climate Change Conference Read More »
Did you know that most of New Zealand’s energy is supplied by fossil fuels? That’s a fact that we
SDG Spotlight: #7 Affordable and Clean Energy Read More »
Value-add isn’t a new concept in the Food and Fibre sector. We are well acquainted with the term when talking
Value-Add: Creating a Food and Fibre Sector that provides opportunity for all Read More »
This week SDG #14, Life Below Water, is under our spotlight. The specifics of this goal relates to the marine
SDG Spotlight: #14 Life Below Water Read More »
All humans have a dependence on the natural world and its systems in order for us to be able to
Ecosystem services and their importance for agriculture Read More »
One of the great things about the Sustainable Development Goals are their interconnections with each other and how working to
SDG Spotlight: #11 Sustainable Cities and Communities Read More »
Grazing ruminants in New Zealand are vulnerable to serious health and welfare issues due to facial eczema. Facial eczema is
A Pasture Approach to Managing Facial Eczema Risk Read More »
This week we are putting Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #3 under the spotlight. There’s been a lot of focus on
SDG Spotlight: #3 Good Health and Wellbeing Read More »
Freshwater farm plans have had a lot of attention over the last couple of years, with a lot of the
Every fortnight we are going to dive into one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in a new segment we
SDG Spotlight: Introducing the Sustainable Development Goals Read More »
The spotlight has been put on plantain lately with the recent publishing of a scientific journal article by Eady et
What’s going on with plantain? Read More »
The Government has recently released a discussion document of the second Emissions Reduction Plan. This plan outlines the strategies and
Understanding New Zealand’s Second Emissions Reduction Plan – What farmers need to know Read More »
Jo Hay and her husband, Ross, run a sheep and beef farm at Herbert, just south of Oamaru, with an additional lease farm at Moeraki.
The power of making a start and capturing your data with Jo Hay Read More »
A love of the land and all the life its supports, is of great importance to Amanda Hasselmann. Alongside her
The journey to carbon zero certification with Amanda Hasselmann Read More »
Alexis Wadworth is a farmer who fully reflects a proactive, opportunities-focused approach to agriculture. She has had a successful career
Values-led farming with Alexis Wadworth Read More »
Nick Gill is the General Manager of Greystone Wines in North Canterbury; New Zealand’s first organic, regenerative, carbon zero winery.
Diversity and Resilience with Nick Gill Read More »
John Hollows is the Aquaculture Manager for Earnslaw One, He has been a part the journey into farming kōura, known as freshwater crayfish, in forestry land.
Farming kōura with John Hollows Read More »
Ben Anderson is a man who wears many hats. Growing up on a sheep and beef farm in the remote
Looking for Opportunities on the Farm with Ben Anderson Read More »
Thomas MacDonald, a third-generation dairy farmer from the Waikato, has found a unique space within the New Zealand Agricultural sector,
Sheep Milking Industry with Thomas MacDonald, Spring Sheep Co. Read More »
Lance Gillespie has a background in dairy farming but has been on a journey discovering biological farm practices, soil health and integrating poultry on farm.
Integrating Poultry into their Pasture Systems with Lance Gillespie Read More »
Andrew Darling, alongside his wife Amy, farms an arable operation just south of the Timaru boundary. A variety of crops
Profit and Environmental gains with Andrew Darling Read More »
Myfanwy Alexander is a contract milker running around 1000 cows in the Waitaki Valley halfway between Duntroon and Kurow. She
Passion for People with Myfanwy Alexander Read More »
Emma Rowe is a Sustainability Specialist at FMG Insurance, accountable for thier sustainability strategy which covers environmental impact, social sustainability
Partnerships for the Goals with Emma Rowe Read More »
Andrew Morrison is super passionate about rural communities and the contribution that these communities make through the agricultural sector to
Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions with Andrew Morrison Read More »
Emeritus Professor David Norton has dedicated his life to the ecology and conservation of New Zealand’s native biodiversity. Most of
Life on Land with David Norton Read More »
Alison Dewes is fourth-generation dairy farmer and a second-generation veterinarian, who has farmed both in Australia and New Zealand. She
Life below Water with Alison Dewes Read More »
Cam Henderson, a dairy farmer from Oxford, North Canterbury, wears a number of different hats. He is the Director on
Climate Action with Cam Henderson Read More »
Tony Wilson is the General Manager of Agrecovery – a not-for-proift charitable trust who focusing on providing New Zealand’s sustainable
Responsible Consumption and Production with Tony Wilson Read More »
Gill Naylor grew up watching her Mum be very involved in the rural community through various groups, and she was
Sustainable Cities & Communities with Gill Naylor Read More »
Carl Storey is the Farm and Land Enterprises Manager of Hōhepa in Hawke’s Bay – an organisation that offers a
Reduced Inequalities with Carl Storey Read More »
Julia Jones’ LinkedIn tagline describes her best – ‘inspiring, driving change and keeping it real’. At the time of recording
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure with Julia Jones Read More »
Pita Alexander, a chartered accountant, has been the agribusiness accountancy sector for over 35 years, and is also the founder
Economic Growth with Pita Alexander Read More »
Mike Casey is the CEO and Co-founder of NZ Zero, which seeks to support New Zealand growers and producers in
Clean Energy with Mike Casey Read More »
Keri Johnston is a trained Natural Resources Engineer, whose professional passions lie with land and water. She is currently the
Water Resource Management with Keri Johnston Read More »
Lindy Nelson is a true champion of rural women. She wears many hats such as being the Founder of the
Gender Equality with Lindy Nelson Read More »
Annabelle Subtil is a third generation merino and beef farmer on Omarama Station where she also runs a farm stay
Quality Education with Annabelle Subtil Read More »
Kane Brisco is a dairy farmer from Taranaki, who has a passion for helping those in the rural community maintain
Health & Wellbeing with Kane Brisco Read More »