Drought followed by a record wet season pushed Kererū Station, a Hawke's Bay sheep and beef property whose profits support local charities, to build a more flexible farming system. This case study follows the station as it shifted from breeding stock towards trading and finishing livestock, built a new irrigation dam, and adopted a four-pillar plan of people, planet, progress and profit to guide its decisions.
The changes delivered steadier profits alongside a 17 percent cut in biological emissions, and the station is now weighing forestry and native plantings for the decades ahead.
Balancing livestock production and environmental stewardship on Pamu's largest farm
Follow Emma and Kyle at a dry Central Otago station adapting to a changing climate.
This research explores the impacts of drought and climate change on farm profitability.
A Hawke's Bay family farm raises Wagyu beef sustainably on diverse pastures.
See how a Hawke's Bay deer farm plans for drier, windier springs.
See how a Hawke's Bay cropping farm gets the most from limited water.
Meet a Hawke's Bay farming family turning hill country into a carbon-negative beef operation.
Find out how Trelinnoe farm is adapting to climate change by prioritising sustainability in farming practices.
Discover how Hawke's Bay farmers use regenerative methods to rebuild soil and biodiversity.
Research about how livestock farms in Aotearoa manage droughts.
The McNaughton's share their manaaki whenua, manaaki tangata farming philosophy.
Explore Smedley Station, where young farmers train hands-on for a successful future in agriculture.
Learn how Snowdon Station's tree plantings have boosted farming efficiency and created a better environment for livestock.
Harry and Kate de Lautour share their farming journey towards sustainable sheep farming.
Learn about how Te Kupe Station is transforming its sheep, beef, and forestry operation to be more sustainable.
Neil Cullen shares tips on planning successful farm forestry mixed with sheep and beef in Balclutha.
Learn how sheep and beef farms can reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve profits.
Learn how NZ's sheep and beef farms are improving efficiency while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Explore how our beef and lamb farming can support wellbeing, the planet, and local communities.
See how a Southland station uses fodder beet and soil work to lift profit and resilience.
Learn how a Northland station manages 14,000 hectares with an environment-first approach.