The meaning of the saying is simple: If someone is as âfree as a birdâ they are completely free and have no worries or troubles. Ironically, many birds â or hens in this case â are not âfreeâ in New Zealand. But some are rescued from battery farm life thanks to Aisha Lichtwark, who has taken over the Free as a Bird sanctuary and shifted it from Mamaku toWhatawhata. Read about her need to help on pages 6-7. Photo: Catherine Fry.
Effluent Expo PAGE 12-17
Dairy PAGE 19-25
Maize & Feed Mgmt PAGE 27-29
Farm Machinery PAGE 34-35
Country Living PAGE 44-47
Avocados PAGE 49-51
Lifestyle Farming PAGE 56-57