When Gary and Gaylene Peddle were at the point where they had to ask themselves whether their business was a sustainable one, they knew they’d have to evaluate everything. Their 1,600ha property was already a good producing farm but they were starting to question whether it was an economical one. Size of farm (effective) 1200ha..

Sheldon and Nicola Martin have been farming their 585ha property nestled in the heart of Rangiwahia since 2001. Sheldon is fourth generation to do so after his great-grandfather settled on the same farm 125 years ago. Size of farm (effective) 585ha 2010 Hatuma DP product used and rate: Hills: Htuma No.8S (0:3:6:0:8) at 300kg/ha) Flats:..

After decades of production orientated farming, in 2002 John Wood set the challenge of taking his 440ha mix of clay and rubbly volcanic soils situated on some of the steepest farmland in the region, into a new era of restoring and protecting its natural heritage, while building on its high productivity. Size of farm (effective)..

Tom and Abi Richmond farm their property inland from Te Horo, situated along the Kapiti coastline. At one stage their property would’ve been a beachfront location, but over time the land has done a good job at pushing the ocean 10km west, leaving fertile flat land in its wake. Type of operation Deer, dairy grazing,..

‘Lime has always played a vital role in farming. When I was a kid I was very aware of how much lime was being applied to farms,’ recalls Don. ‘I can still remember the stockpiles of lime at the side of the railway line at Taonui.’ Farm Type Dairy Farm Size 222ha (121 h, 20ha..