
Growing Farming Talent in NZ Schools | On Farm Story
Learn how agribusiness education in NZ schools builds future farming talent.
In this AgriHQ On Farm Story video, Olivia Weatherburn, National Extension Programme Manager for Beef + Lamb New Zealand, talks about designing the Generation Next Programme to introduce people to careers across the primary sector.
Olivia explains the programme's three modules, covering the farm business, agritech and meat, and shares her own path from wanting a sheep station to working as a rural professional supporting others into the industry.

Get support, advice, and funding for Māori agribusiness and whenua management.

Chelsea Smith shares her experiences as a dairy farmer focused on sustainability and teamwork.

Learn about how to hire and manage farm staff more effectively.

Lis Giesen shares her farming and beekeeping journey, inspiring local kids with hands-on learning.

Learn how a Northland station manages 14,000 hectares with an environment-first approach.

A comprehensive dataset of Aotearoa farm financial, production, and environmental data for research use.

Meet a Taihape farmer running sheep and cattle solo on steep, unpredictable hill country.

Meet a Gisborne farmer who champions the role women play in sheep and beef farming.

Learn how a former journalist became a Taihape sheep and beef farmer.

See how a Canterbury dairy farmer balances regulation, cost and sustainable practice.

Build animal welfare into your farm plan.

Watch how vineyard work is done, from pruning and canopy management through to harvest.