Our New Zealand farmers

The 247ha Nisbett Taumata Estate near Waipukarau in the Hawke's Bay is in the enviable position of being able to trade carbon thanks to a long-term planting programme that has made the sheep and beef farm not just carbon neutral – but carbon positive.

The sheep industry has grappled with the idea of six monthly lambing for many years but Anne and Alan Reid are showing that it can be done. The Oxford couple has proven that with the right mix of genetics, feed and management they can get two crops of lambs in the same year, year-on-year.

Richard and Annabell Subtil are supplying more than just top-quality beef to Japan's Aleph restaurants through ANZCO Foods.

Tied up in their supply agreement is a farming philosophy of environmental responsibility.

When the McLauchlan family bought their Mid Canterbury farm in 2011 they were starting out with a clean slate. There was no stock on the 430ha "Glengyle" when they purchased it, so the family initially relied on dairy support and crops...

Richard and Victoria Gorman's award-winning farm system may be simple but it is the couple's attention to detail that drives livestock performance and profitability.

Willie and Fee Wilder run a 690ha farm operation in Central Hawke's Bay. The home block is 340ha and they also have a 350ha lease block 20mins away in an area called Oueroa.

Spring is harvest time on the Bennett family’s Mid Canterbury farm.

 It’s when David and Mavis Bennett realise the productive potential of the Longdown stud ewe flock they manage on behalf of ANZCO Foods.

Understanding on-farm costs helps farmers make better decisions and be more productive and profitable. Here two ANZCO farmers describe the benefits of knowing their costs.

A passion for agriculture drives Canterbury couple Harley and Neroli Davies.

The couple, both from farming backgrounds, have farmed the Gawler Downs property for 23 years.