Through savvy investing, disciplined budgeting and a clear vision, this young couple secured their first farm — proving farm ownership is still within reach for young Kiwis.

A DairyNZ project aimed at reducing strains and sprains on farm has been named as a finalist in the New Zealand Workplace Health and Safety Awards 2025.

Sharemilkers Sam and Jenna Hodsell are in it for the long haul, and that means building resilient and effective farm systems.

The Low N Systems programme explores how combining strategies can help farmers significantly reduce N losses while maintaining farm viability.

A successful farm system depends on having the right wintering system in place. It minimises animal, environmental and compliance risks while supporting your investment decisions.

In farmlet trials and on farms across the country, the grazing herb is demonstrating its value as an N loss reduction tool.

DairyNZ’s latest farm financial forecast shows a national breakeven price of $8.32 per kgMS.

Hamish and Rachel Hammond transitioned from university to contract milking right after graduation, quickly developing a passion for farming that led to their current role as 50:50 sharemilkers on Hamish’s family farm in Wairarapa.

On their Hauraki Plains farm, Brian and Julie Pirie are passing on their love of dairy farming to a whole new generation, calf by calf.