Rural Delivery

Using the Lean business approach to successfully run a dairy farm; a science initiative promoting crop resilience on silt-affected land; and large-scale fruit and vegetable production at Apatu Farms.

A world first 100% electric cherry orchard, a programme supporting workmates in a suicide-aware community; and a small retail fishing business that grew into a vertically integrated seafood company.

The vast potential for a New Zealand algaculture industry: best practices on sheep and beef Rochdale Station in Central Hawkes Bay; and super fine merino wool from Matangi Station in Central Otago.

AI software identifies lameness early in dairy cows; the rewarding work of controlling invasive plant and fish pests in Te Arawa Lakes; and the feasibility of growing almonds in Central Hawkes Bay.

Meeting Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer of the Year 2022, Chloe Butcher-Herries; developing wool products for domestic and international markets; and upscaling sheepskins at a Wanaka furnishings store.