NEWS & MEDIA
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Stay up to date with our latest projects, partnerships, research, and media appearances.
ARTICLES
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Stay up to date with our latest projects, partnerships, research, and media appearances.
July 2026
The future of farming lies in alignment, not intensity
Explore why the future of farming depends on aligning people, nature, and business to create resilient, profitable farming systems for generations to come.
April 2026
The future of NZ dairy in a fuel-constrained world
What does a fuel-constrained future mean for New Zealand dairy farming? This article explores how resilient farm systems can adapt to changing energy and input challenges.
March 2024
Better farming for a better future
Exploring how better farming systems can create healthier soils, stronger businesses, and a more resilient future for New Zealand agriculture.
June 2023
Freshwater farm plans that impose a 'one size fits all' system will fail
A perspective on why successful freshwater management starts with practical, farm-specific solutions rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
November 2023
Pongakawa on-farm agroforestry day highlights benefits of land use change
Practical insights into integrating trees and targeted land use change to improve farm resilience, profitability, and environmental outcomes.
June 2025
Wai Kokopu project wins regional sustainability award
The collaborative Wai Kokopu catchment project has been recognised for its innovative approach to water quality improvement.
PODCASTS
Featured podcasts
February 2023
The Whole Story Podcast: Alison Dewes – Tipu Whenua
A conversation with Alison Dewes on resilient farming, healthy ecosystems, and practical on-farm change.
March 2023
The Future of Sustainable Farmlands
Explore how farmers Alison Dewes and John Burke are building more resilient farming systems through native restoration, wetlands, and practical land use change.
March 2024
Better farming for a better future
Join Alison Dewes as she shares how catchment groups and farmer-led solutions are helping build more resilient farming systems, healthier landscapes, and a better future for New Zealand agriculture.
VIDEOS
Video Library
November 2025
Recloaking the Bay
Explore how Bay of Plenty farmers are restoring wetlands, protecting waterways, and improving biodiversity while building resilient, profitable farming systems through whole catchment action.
February 2023
The Tīmata Method
Discover how the Tīmata Method is making native forest restoration more affordable and achievable, helping landowners restore erodible land with practical, lower-cost approaches that support long-term environmental resilience.
November 2024
Alison Dewes: Farm vet to catchment vet
Discover how whole farm systems thinking can help farmers build resilient, profitable businesses while improving the health of soils, waterways, and communities.
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Growing resilient farms, strong futures, healthy farm Systems
Projects
Wai Kokopu
Living Soil Project
Recloaking the Bay
NZ Catchments
Tipu Wai