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Laura McQuillan-Reese’s self-drive, intentionality and hands-on farming experience rivals most her age. As Perrin Ag’s newest graduate advisor, she is poised to make her mark on New Zealand’s agricultural sector. Perrin Ag launched its Empower Graduate Advisor Development Programme in September last year, inviting applications
This week’s record forecast payout announcement by Fonterra is good news for dairy farmers as they tackle the effects of the summer dry, says Perrin Ag senior consultant Daniel Payton. The co-operative has lifted its 2021-22 forecast farmgate milk price range to $8.90 – $9.50/kgMS,
Dairy farmers taking on new sharemilkers or contract milkers next season should be planning recruitment now, as the industry continues to face staff shortages with competition high among employers. Perrin Ag senior consultant Mark Williams says in his experience many dairy farmers don’t plan their
Succession is a complex issue with opportunities to gain equity in the horticulture industry challenging. Industry dynamics, poor information availability and reliability, and people dynamics contribute to the situation. Previous research has focused on the factors affecting succession and succession processes. Perrin Ag and Massey
Perrin Ag’s newest agribusiness consultant is taking a coaching approach to his role, as he hangs up his footy boots to work alongside farmers and help their businesses thrive. Morgan Inness (26) grew up on a lifestyle block just north of Whanganui. After school, he
Penny Chapman’s passion for agriculture and her understanding of industry issues has been recognised through a scholarship from Perrin Ag. The 22-year-old has received a $3,000 scholarship from the agribusiness consulting firm towards her final year studying a Bachelor of Agricultural Science with Honours at
Perrin Ag’s new graduate programme responds to demand from farmers and growers for specialist agribusiness expertise as they navigate their way through unprecedented change. Specialist skills in agriculture and horticulture consulting are in hot demand, but graduates with the tertiary qualifications and interpersonal skills needed
Following the release of the MfE discussion document on winter grazing, Perring Ag has developed a presentation around these recommendations. This was presented to Central Plateau farmers on August 31 2021 and is available here for download. Dowload PDF
The Managing Director of agribusiness consulting firm, Perrin Ag, says farmers need certainty about the tools regional councils will use to estimate on-farm nutrient loss, consider and grant resource consents, and assess compliance. Lee Matheson’s caution comes on the back of the Government’s report on
By Lee Matheson, Perrin Ag A perfect storm has been brewing. Low wool prices, increasing shearing costs, dilapidated wool harvesting infrastructure (historically known as woolsheds), a tightening labour pool and an apparent lack of consumer recognition of wool’s inherent values and performance as a fibre,
Perrin Ag has appointed a senior horticultural specialist, as an increasing number of land owners consider land use change to take advantage of better returns. Perrin Ag has appointed a senior horticultural specialist, as an increasing number of land owners consider land use change to
It’s staff recruitment time for dairy farmers across the country. A well-planned recruitment and selection process is crucial to finding the right people for your team. Our consultant Rachel Durie offers up a few tips and tricks to help you find the right candidates. Start
