Rural news and publications

Exploring investment opportunities in agribusiness

January 2025

Exploring investment opportunities in agribusiness

Institutional investors don’t tend to join the flurry of buyers when the property market is booming, says Tim Gallagher, a PGG Wrightson Real Estate sales consultant in Te Puke, specialising in...
The growth of agritourism in rural New Zealand - who can benefit from this ever-increasing trend?

January 2025

The growth of agritourism in rural New Zealand - who can benefit from this ever-increasing trend?

From off-grid Airbnbs, to experiencing ‘life on the farm’ and access to remote and private locations, the move to agritourism in rural New Zealand is on the up - providing numerous...
Proactive planning key to success

October 2024

Proactive planning key to success

When offering professional advice, I frequently turn up at the kitchen table of a farmer tired of...
Canterbury rural property identified for potential diversification to horticulture

July 2024

Canterbury rural property identified for potential diversification to horticulture

Land use could become more diversified in Canterbury if a handful of recent sales signals the start of a trend. With corporates like Talleys, McCains, Turners and Growers, Rockit and LeaderBrand all...
Overseas forestry investment in marginal sheep and beef country may be set to return

June 2024

Overseas forestry investment in marginal sheep and beef country may be set to return

Converting sheep and beef country to forestry is a controversial subject in many rural communities. However, for those seeking to optimise a farm’s value and therefore quit it in the best...
Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

July 2023

Prestigious, historic Northburn Station for sale

One of Central Otago’s most spectacular and prestigious high country stations, producing premium quality fine wool since the 1850s, is for sale. Claiming New Zealand’s furthest inland...