An unnecessary loss?
Peter Burton
September 9, 2024
Another two large scale intensive dairy farms in North Otago have been sold recently after receivers were called in. It was no secret locally that
Another two large scale intensive dairy farms in North Otago have been sold recently after receivers were called in. It was no secret locally that
In the late 1980’s after the abrupt removal of all direct and indirect subsidies to the farming sector New Zealand had a decision to make.
The fact that permanent grazed pastures grew significantly more total feed over a twelve-month period prior to the widespread use of nitrogen is, for most,
We were young, energetic, highly indebted, and determined to show that we could make stuff happen. Winter cropping, the norm for the previous generation of
Another two large dairy enterprises in North Otago are listed as mortgagee sales. We understand the lack of profitability of both dates back some time,
It’s not an uncommon response when we talk to farmers and farm managers about pasture management. We would if we could but that’s not possible.
