Farmer's Patch
Put the jug on and enjoy a few quiet moments with these interesting bits and pieces from rural New Zealand.

Country Cooking
Farmhouse Inspired Recipes.
Craving homestyle cooking? Try these hearty recipes.


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News & Updates
Over The Farm Gate: Staff profile – Shaun Rowe
The closest job to farming Ever since he was a young lad Shaun Rowe has been a farmer. “At the age of six I started my own flock of half a dozen ewes, taking the lambs to the Stratford saleyards,” he says. Shaun’s parents have a 10 hectare Stratford lifestyle block where they graze dairy heifers. “I...
Over The Farm Gate: Staff profile – Ben McKerchar
Setting your own style and being confident in yourself Ben McKerchar grew up on a Winton sheep and beef farm, while his father Ross was a well-known Southland livestock agent. From as far back as he can remember, Ben was constantly in and around the saleyards, developing a strong interest in the...
Over The Farm Gate: North Canterbury hill country property making the most of GO-STOCK
Scheme has put 1.9 million lambs and 270,000 cattle onto New Zealand farms since 2016 Inverness is a 1600 hectare extensive sheep and beef property on the rolling Cheviot hills. Carrying 9300 stock units, Inverness uses Go-Stock, an innovative solution for the on-farm cash flow challenges that can...