Orchard oasis An avocado orchard on remote Matakana Island is proving Māori land ownership, community living and horticulture can thrive together. Read more on pages 4-5. Photo / Kelly O’Hara
September 2026 Issue No. 311
Ag drone rule change PG 3
Maize yield protection PG 8
Hill country beef grazing PG 10-11
Sheep & Beef PG 16
Kiwifruit PG 17-19
Country Lifestyle PG 20-23
Farm Vehicles & Machinery PG 25
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