With the walls closing in, regenerative farming is a way forward for agriculture

A quiet revolution is growing on New Zealand farms. As debates on water and emissions grind on, a new group of farmers are showing us the way forward – regenerating the land, and themselves, writes Daniel Eb.   Mum has a saying: when you’re boxed into a corner, move the walls. It’s a reference to … Read more

The vegans are coming, so Kiwi farmers need to give us something to believe in

Environmental limits, changing tastes and a redefined social licence are driving consumers away from animal proteins. In part two of a series on the rise of veganism, Daniel Eb looks at what New Zealand must do to get on board. There is a sense of impending transformation ahead for agriculture in New Zealand. The world’s … Read more

The vegans are coming! Why the end of meat could be closer than we think

In a time of shifting consumer tastes, mounting health trends, environmental issues and the rise of alternative proteins, meat-eating farm boy Daniel Eb looks to a vegan future. For many Kiwi food producers, the future of meat is hard to stomach. Two recent events underscore the anxiety of a nation grappling with disruptive technology – … Read more