Category Archives: The Big Picture

Spring and lockdown – a busy combination September 2021 Spring and lockdown have arrived in tandem this month and the combination could not have chosen a busier time for rural communities. With many businesses closed and in limbo I want to let you know Farm Focus Ltd is open and here to support all our customers during this testing time. Our office […]

A winter of contradictions August 2021 2021 has been a winter of contradictions with June temperatures being the warmest on record and then July started out really cold – suffice to say we all have our own opinions dependent on where we live across the country! There has been a drought recorded as agents report […]

The farm office – small changes can make a big difference! Getting in and out of the office quickly and efficiently is always the plan but … in reality something usually gets in the way. While working online with customers I’ve noticed quite a few are working with a small screen and have to enlarge their screen, as in […]

To harvest or not? April 2021 Our Farm Focus Roadshows continue across the country, plus I also squeezed in the recent Central Districts and Kirwee Fieldays – it was great to see a good turnout following the disappointment of the COVID related cancellation for Northland. I know I’ve said it before, but it’s awesome to […]

It’s all about Automation! March 2021 With our nationwide Farm Focus Roadshows well underway, and Field Days scheduled, I’ve happily left the office and have been out meeting customers and suppliers from across the country. There has been a great turnout, and catching up with customers I have known for years, as well as a […]

The Big Picture February 2021 With January behind us and mid-February fast approaching, it’s back to business as we look at the skies and wonder when the next drop of rain is due. Its bone dry here in the Wairarapa and, while there was rain pre-Xmas which boosted pasture and helped get some good quality […]