Business

The main resistance to getting more sheep milk products on shelves is lack of consumer knowledge, both in NZ and offshore.

With calving just around the corner, prior planning will prevent burnout and reduce stress for your staff.

You don’t have to be born a leader to be a good one – the skills to manage a happy, effective team can be learned.

Nelson-based Oaklands Milk have grown from one milk truck eight years ago to a fleet of seven. The Raine family credit a move to OAD milking and A2 genetics ticking the boxes for them and their customers. Anne Hardie reports.

Hawke’s Bay assisted living facility Hohepa runs a small dairy farm which not only produces artisan goods but provides life experiences and work opportunities to people with intellectual disabilities. Jackie Harrigan visited the farm to find out more. Photos Brad Hanson.