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NZ Herald
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NZ Herald
Sunday roast revival: Kiwi families embrace tradition with a twist
On a recent Sunday, Dean Thompson found himself doing something he hadn't done in years: sitting down with his family for a proper Sunday roast. Thompson, the head chef at Schnappa Rock in Tutukākā and a 2024 Beef + Lamb NZ ambassador chef, usually works
NZ Herald
29-04-2025
- Business
- NZ Herald
Field day at East Coast station Tutumatai on Friday
A field day is being held on Beef + Lamb NZ monitor farm Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria from 10am to 4pm on Friday. Beef + Lamb New Zealand is hosting a field day on hub farm Tutumatai Station near Ruatōria on Friday. The property in Mangaoporo Rd was named as a B+LNZ whenua Māori monitor farm early last year. Promoted, resourced and supported by B+LNZ for a two-year period, with the option of a third year, it follows on from a successful monitor farm programme B+LNZ ran at Waikura Station at Tiniroto for several years. 'B+LNZ Hub Farms are all about bringing farmers together to connect, share ideas and tackle regional challenges,' a B+LNZ spokesman said. 'They provide a unique chance to follow a real farm business as it navigates change, helping you see firsthand how decisions play out over time and translating those insights into practical strategies for your own farm.'
Otago Daily Times
29-04-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
Former B+L boss on the move to arable sector
Dr Scott Champion is replacing Dr Alison Stewart as chief executive of the industry body Foundation for Arable Research. Photo: FAR Former Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Dr Scott Champion will take over the leadership of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR). Dr Champion takes on the role on July 1, replacing Dr Alison Stewart who will pursue semi-retirement after seven years at the helm. Chairman Steven Bierema said Dr Champion's skills were well matched for the developing needs of the arable industry and its growers. "Scott has been involved with the New Zealand and Australian food and fibre industries for 25 years, holding leadership and governance roles in research, tertiary education, marketing and industry good and has strong networks across agribusiness, government and other sectors. Dr Champion is a founding partner of consulting company Primary Purpose, the programme director of the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme. The former B+LNZ chief executive also led the New Zealand Meat Board. Mr Bierema said this experience would be invaluable to FAR and its growing levy payers. Dr Champion said he was looking forward to supporting arable farmers as they worked through many challenges and opportunities facing the industry. "Growers are dealing with a lot; understanding everything from how to reduce environmental impacts to meeting customer and consumer needs, and of course, remaining profitable. I've been involved in developing strategies and programmes to address some of these issues in both arable and other food and fibre industries, and look forward to working with and supporting growers and the broader arable industry." Dr Stewart plans to plans to fill semi-retirement with science advisory and agricultural consultancy work and will continue to represent agency boards as a director, as well as building a new home at Governor's Bay. Among many small wins, she counts establishing the investment fund Cultivate Ventures the most satisfying as few thought it would get off the ground. In the initial fundraiser FAR fronted $3 million as the cornerstone investor with a total of about $9 million raised. A second capital raise is going out to larger agricultural agencies with the goal of raising $20m. FAR is the research organisation for arable growers, funded by grower money in three levies.
Otago Daily Times
27-04-2025
- Business
- Otago Daily Times
New CEO to champion FAR
Scott Champion Former Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Dr Scott Champion will take over the leadership of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR). Dr Champion starts work on July 1, replacing Dr Alison Stewart, who will semi-retire after seven years at the helm. Chairman Steven Bierema said Dr Champion's skills were well matched with the developing needs of the arable industry and its growers. "Scott has been involved with the New Zealand and Australian food and fibre industries for 25 years, holding leadership and governance roles in research, tertiary education, marketing and industry and has strong networks across agribusiness, government and other sectors." Dr Champion is a founding partner of consulting company Primary Purpose and the programme director of the Kellogg Rural Leadership Programme. The former B+LNZ chief executive also led the New Zealand Meat Board. Mr Bierema said this experience would be invaluable to FAR and its growing levy payers. Dr Champion said he was looking forward to supporting arable farmers as they worked through many challenges and opportunities facing the industry. Dr Stewart plans to fill semi-retirement with science advisory and agricultural consultancy work and continue to represent agency boards as a director, as well as building a new home at Governor's Bay. FAR is the research organisation for arable growers, funded by grower money in three levies. — APL
