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Alan Jones (left) and brother Robert took over the business in 2003 Garlico’s story begins with family Alan Jones and his brother Robert...

Delilah Flavell spent several years dairy farming before making the switch to becoming a vet technician From sneaking out in her pyjamas...

“I just want to be happy”. Something I hear on an almost daily basis, in my personal and professional roles. It’s also something everybody wants for their children – and with good reason. Why would we not? Being happy has become the holy grail of wellness, a sign of excellent mental health, and the panacea to all of life’s ills. It’s also a message we constantly see everywhere: movies, TV, framed wall art, clothing, social media, and just our culture in general. Think: Don’t

Cristy Benson ready for another adventure, overlooking Lake Pukaki. Supplied. At 43, Cristy Benson did what many dream of, but few have the courage to attempt. She traded a stable career in agricultural data analytics for a Ford Ranger, a Jayco caravan, and a life on the road with her two dogs and a camera. She has travelled the length of the country and is now in the South Island, through farm gates from Cheviot to the Ashburton Lakes and the  Mackenzie Country. What began a

Where are and what are you farming?  I am near Winton southland dairy farming and also breeding Scottish highlands on my lifestyle block in otautau southland. I am also an AB technician - all cow related work  What year, make, and model is your trusty ute?  Ford ranger XLT 2011   What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute?  Favourite Ute quirk would be the cow theme I have going on and of course all the chrome.  What song is always on your playlist when you’re be

In addition to supplying Fonterra, The Good Cow sells milk from vending machines direct to consumers from the farm gate. Claire Inkson Making a small farm operation work requires diversification and a think outside-the- square mindset. At The Good Cow in Sefton, owner Tammy Acton-Adams is doing just that – and challenging traditional farming models with a rare farm two-tier system that’s proving sustainable and popular. The small dairy farm sells fresh, raw milk direct to con

1. What is the name of your club, and how long have you been a member? Tasman Valley Young Farmers. I have been a member with them since February 2024, but I signed up to my first Young Farmers Club in 2021.   2.  What has been the highlight for you of joining Young Farmers? What are the benefits and experiences that you feel have helped you most?  I think the highlight for me is meeting new people. I’ve learnt so much through different members of the club. Everyone is so wil

Where  and what are you farming? We have a lifestyle block in Toko Taranaki. What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? I'm a district nurse and love working in our rural communities and my husband is a stock truck driver.  Padrick the Pajero is an oldie but a goodie. He's a 1997 classic. What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? A quirk about him is his faulty heating system so I'm well rugged up on our frosty Taranaki mornings. You'll see me chugging alon

Where are and what are you farming? Apiti (Northern Manawatu) and I'm farm managing a  sheep and beef farm. What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? 2008 Toyota Hilux, 4WD What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? The bumper stickers/stickers in general that were already on the ute when I bought it off a friend. The Dillygaf sticker and the minions on the side pulling the finger, and the mostly worn of sticker with an interesting interpretation of the

Where are and what are you farming? Darfield. Not farming but use my trusty ute to get my two horses around! What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? 2006 Toyota Hilux SR5 What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? That it is a manual! (and the camo pink seat covers) What song is always on your playlist when you’re behind the wheel? Zach Bryan - Something in the Orange What’s your ultimate roadtrip snack when you’re out on the farm or heading to town? P

Where and what are you farming? I’m not farming  – just wrangling deadlines and chasing stories instead. I’m a farmer’s daughter turned editor of Rural Guardian – so I’m still in gumboots more than heels. I’ve spent most of my life on a farm- so my rural roots run deep. What year, make and model is your ute? She’s a 2024 Ford Ranger XLT, and I’m unashamedly in love. Big thanks to Gluyas Motor Group in Ashburton — they matched me with the perfect set of wheels for rural report

Where are and what are you farming? I’m a self-employed dairy farmer based in Fairlie, in the Mackenzie Country. I also work in rural sales - living the best of both worlds, whether I’m out with the cows or helping others with on-farm solutions, I’m always busy with something.  What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? I drive a 2019 Ford Ranger XLT - it’s an absolute workhorse with comfort and hustle to match. What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? Han

Where are and what are you farming? I farm just outside of Oxford on a dairy farm.   What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? My ute is a  Sr5 2008 Toyota Hilux. What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? My favourite feature is the sisterhood sticker! What song is always on your playlist when you’re behind the wheel? The song that is always on is Morgan Wallen new song “Dark till Daylight”.   What’s your ultimate roadtrip snack when you’re out on the farm

Where are and what are you farming? Ashburton Elgin Dairy farming but more interested in the machinery/vehicle side of farming What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? 1993 toyota hilux surf What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? Some days the radio won’t play and the next day the radio will play but the speakers won’t work 😂 and the places the surf has taken me What song is always on your playlist when you’re behind the wheel? The gambler - Kenny

Where are and what are you farming? Beefies, Bay of Plenty What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? 2013 Toyota Hilux What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? My Favourite feature is I love that her tyres eat mud, her quirk is that the fuel light is broken and never fixed. What song is always on your playlist when you’re behind the wheel? Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls What’s your ultimate roadtrip snack when you’re out on the farm or heading to town? Coffee

Name:  Pip Murphy Where are and what are you farming? I'm located in Alexandra, I'm farming dairy, sheep and beef out Maniototo area. I am also studying for my vet nursing diploma. I'm a solo Mum of two boys and I admin a club called Chics Off Road 4x4 (New Zealand and Australia). I manage the Otago region organising trips for woman to get out their four wheel driving/camping and enjoying each others company and empowering ladies that we too can do these things one track at a

Where are and what are you farming? Live in Cheviot, North Canterbury & work on a stud sheep and trading cattle farm. What year, make, and model is your trusty ute? 2014, Toyota Hilux. What’s your favourite feature (or quirk) about your ute? Love the colour matching bullbars and everyone seems to know it's me.  What song is always on your playlist when you’re behind the wheel? Anything, but country plays the majority of the time. What’s your ultimate roadtrip snack when you’r