Agricultural Extension and Dyslexia
The Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme has been a key part of developing leaders in the Food and Fibre Sector since […]
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At The Whole Story, our purpose is to inspire sustainability and empower farmers with the knowledge they need to thrive. We understand the challenges of navigating the complexities of science and policy, which is why we are committed to breaking down these topics into digestible, actionable content.
Every fortnight, we release a new blog article that walks you through the latest research, regulations, and best practices in sustainability. Our goal is to extend the extension, making vital information accessible and practical for farmers. Whether you are looking to adopt new agricultural practices, stay informed about policy changes, or gain insights into the latest science, our blog is here to support you every step of the way.
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
Conserving native vegetation in New Zealand: the significance of sheep and beef farms Read More »
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SDG Spotlight: #12 Responsible Consumption and Production Read More »
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 »