South Canterbury grower Michael Tayler is one of three new FAR board members. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says that while crop margins are tight at present, he’s optimistic about the arable industry’s future.

South Canterbury grower Michael Tayler is one of three new FAR board members. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says that while crop margins are tight at present, he&rsquo;s optimistic about the arable industry&rsquo;s future.

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FAR director Michael Tayler optimistic on arable

Andrew Laming, a founder and director of farm finance and advisory business NZAB, recently wrote a report on the arable sector. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says it is not a question of arable farmers’ capability to grow crops, but more about business management and positioning.

Andrew Laming, a founder and director of farm finance and advisory business NZAB, recently wrote a report on the arable sector. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says it is not a question of arable farmers&rsquo; capability to grow crops, but more about business management and positioning.

Arable under pressure, but full of possibility

Southland mixed arable farmer Mark Dillon has turned part of an arable farmer’s toolkit – ploughing – into an artform. He has won the NZ Ploughing Champs in the conventional ploughing category five times, qualifying him for world events. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says the straightness of furrows is key.

Southland mixed arable farmer Mark Dillon has turned part of an arable farmer&rsquo;s toolkit &ndash; ploughing &ndash; into an artform. He has won the NZ Ploughing Champs in the conventional ploughing category five times, qualifying him for world events. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says the straightness of furrows is key.

Ploughing champion Mark Dillon sets it straight

Recently appointed FAR board director Hamish Irwin came from an accounting background before taking over the running of his family’s Mid Canterbury arable farm. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says he’s a fan of spreadsheets and online tools to monitor his business.

Recently appointed FAR board director Hamish Irwin came from an accounting background before taking over the running of his family&rsquo;s Mid Canterbury arable farm. In this episode of Cut the Crop, he says he&rsquo;s a fan of spreadsheets and online tools to monitor his business.

FAR director Michael Tayler optimistic on arable

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