We are living through a unique period in human history. As a species, we are collectively looking down the barrel of a global population of 9 billion people by 2050, possible water and food shortages brought on through climate change, shifting consumer preferences and a decline in consumer confidence in the food supply system.

Minister for Agriculture Damien O’Connor recently said if New Zealand is to continue to flourish on the world stage it needs ‘one plan’ for farmers that will enable them to prove their products are sustainable.

For the most part, tourism is a good thing. It brings in billions of dollars a year in income to NZ, which allows us to flourish as a nation. However, there is a down-side that, unless you farm in an area of incredible natural beauty, you might not have thought much about...

There are essentially two types, the one-trick ‘black box’ plasma TV and the all singing all dancing SmartTV. Unlike your TV, the decision you make about your farm recording system now could have significant implications for the future of your farm from productivity to profitability.  

For many around the country, calving season has kicked off early whereas others are still in the calm before the storm, making as many last-minute preparations as possible. For farmers using FarmIQ, calving is still stressful, it's just slightly less stressful....