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A vision of succession for our people

23 November 2020

In the next edition of our series, we talk to Richard Scholefield at Whangara Farms in Gisborne about the importance of offering training to all staff.

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How on-farm learning is adding value to the business

3 November 2020

In the next edition of our series, we speak with Vet Services Hawke’s Bay Deer Farmer, Richard Hilson, about how on-farm learning adds value to his business, and his team’s future employer businesses.  

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Coleridge Downs investing in training

5 October 2020

In the next edition of our series, we speak with General Manager Tony Plunkett at Coleridge Downs Cadet Farm about how on-farm learning adds value to the business.

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Jeff Farm cadets getting the full package of training

18 September 2020

In the next edition of our series, we speak to John and Liz Chittock – Farm Managers at Jeff Farm in Southland – about how on-farm learning adds value to their business.

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Sharing experience and knowledge boosts Ryan’s performance

25 August 2020

There is no rule book when it comes to farming, and everyone has their own tips and tricks on how to get the best out of their land.

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Consistency of training a big help to farm business

8 July 2020

In the third of our series, we speak to Todd Bolton – Director of Operations at Mangamingi Station – about how Primary ITO on-farm learning adds value to his business.

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On-farm training providing discipline and structure

29 June 2020

In the second of our series, we speak to Simon Lee – Farm Manager at Mendip Hills Station – about how Primary ITO on-farm learning adds value to his business.

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Increasing staff’s sense of achievement and ability

16 June 2020

We recently contacted sheep, beef and deer farmers across New Zealand to see how valuable Primary ITO on-farm learning is for their farming businesses.

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Young, female and loving farm life

20 May 2020

Most New Zealanders picture a shepherd as being a ‘good Kiwi bloke’, surrounded by dogs, driving an ATV and patrolling vast high country stations.

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Jordan Biddle: entering the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Awards a must

17 January 2019

Two years on from winning the Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award (sheep and beef), Hawke’s Bay’s Jordan Biddle has no doubts the competition gave his career a boost.