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- 'Timing not good' for H5N1 pandemic - flu scientist
- Singing praises of cup removers
- Plan wipe-out blessing in disguise
- Halter package price cut 37%
- Halter brings halt to 3.45am starts
- Research key before buying: sharemilker
- Pests, climate a concern
- Improvement in South Otago mating results
- No halting Halter’s on-farm success
- Dairy farmer may appeal exploitation fine
- Science settled on methane, review unnecessary - watchdog
- Editorial: Ominous signs ahead for New Zealand economy
- Current account: New Zealand still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return
- Synlait set to confirm actual half-year loss
- Cuts made to Synlait management roles
Farm succession planning
Many of New Zealand’s iconic farming properties have been split up and or auctioned off because farm owners have failed to plan for the future. Succession planning is something you know you need to think about but often put off. This is understandable as getting the right advice can be expensive and the decision about what is the best way forward is often confusing. Beyond the financial aspects there are often emotional and family considerations to work through. Should we sell the farm? Are we able to sell a stake in the property rather than all of it? It’s hard to get ahead at the moment. How can we reduce … Continue reading
Farm investment strategy
We have an active approach to farm investment and look to invest in farm businesses where we can leverage our operating experience and core competencies to improve production while preserving gross margin. We seek to invest in farm businesses where performance has suffered due to capital and or operational constraints which we are able to remedy as part of our acquisition and forward management planning. Our added value approach also enables us to contemplate development opportunities such as conversions, irrigation and further land development to increase the effective area farmed and therefore production. We carefully consider the costs of inputs required to generate top line growth and establish a forward … Continue reading
Agri-business private equity
Successful agri-businesses never stay static. To meet the demands of our fast paced world, agri-business owners and managers need to be continually innovating to meet customer demand, develop new markets, produce new product and keep up with the latest research, all the while ensuring that the businesses fundamentals are sound. Without new equity based investment it is often difficult to achieve your company’s strategic objectives Kauri looks to invest for the long term in successful agri-businesses in order to fund growth. We will partner with you as both shareholders and directors to help unlock the potential of your business. We bring a team of people with the experience to help … Continue reading