Welcome to our farm profile section. Here you’ll find profiles of farms throughout New Zealand.
We aim to provide a unique cross section demonstrating the diversity and ingenuity of kiwi farmers. The story behind a farm’s history can be quite interesting and inspiring.
Often these successful farms have been built up from humble beginnings and against obstacles both natural and man-made.
Farming provides unique challenges on a daily basis but the reward for overcoming these challenges and running your own farm is rarely matched.
Do you have a farm that you want to see profiled on Rural Trader? Why not get in touch telling us a little bit about you and your farm. You can send you emails to contribute@ruraltrader.co.nz
Dairying is not usually the first thing you associate with high country farming. However, that could change with the establishment of the Meadows family dairy unit at the foot of Mt Hutt in the Southern Alps.
Paul and Diana Capes love dairying, love the land and their animals. And their high level objectives are simple - to breed good cows, feed them well, milk them well, and create a good working environment so they can attract and retain good workers
As an ecologist Bev has an interest in the natural ecosystems and believes in farming animals that are most suited to the environment.
The OLDEST, BEST LOOKING, HARDIEST AND MOST USEFUL cattle breed in the world. Originally bred in the harsh environment of the rugged Scottish Highlands and Western Isles, Highlands are well equipped to adapt to challenging conditions and thrive, where no other cattle could live.
New Zealand Alpacas is conveniently situated in the centre of the triangle between Auckland, Hamilton and Tauranga on State Highway 1, 8kms south of Cambridge. It is the home of one of the largest alpaca herds in the North Island with over 300 alpacas running on the 28 hectare property.
Situated in the heart of the Waikato, home to some of the country’s best thoroughbred studs, Highview stud stands overlooking the rolling countryside of Ngahinpouri, just south of Hamilton.
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