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Your Backyard Fruit Bowl – Mountain pawpaw and babaco

Grow tropical-style fruit in cooler New Zealand climates with mountain pawpaw and babaco. Learn about growing conditions, care, and how to use the fruit. ...more

Backyard Orchard

August 05, 2025•14 min read

Your Backyard Fruit Bowl – Finger Limes

Discover how to grow and care for Australian finger limes in New Zealand gardens. Learn about climate suitability, planting tips, and fruit uses. ...more

Backyard Orchard

July 29, 2025•10 min read

Farming Diary for August

After a wet winter, managing pasture, lambing, and calf rearing presents real challenges. This month’s diary covers practical strategies for feed planning, stock health, and soil recovery—plus essenti... ...more

Farming diary

July 29, 2025•16 min read

Explore Your Block

Whether you're new to your block or an old hand, we have information to make your life easier! Our advice is grouped into three main areas to match how lifestyle farming really works. Choose the path that fits where you're at now, or explore them all.

Livestock and pets information for lifestyle blocks

Livestock & Pets

Animal care advice for common species on NZ lifestyle blocks, including cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and more.

Running the Farm

Fencing, water, feed, pasture, and land care. Practical systems and maintenance for a well-run block.

Rural Living

Grow your own, preserve the harvest, save money, and live well on your block. Gardening, recipes, and property tips.

Livestock & Pets

Animal care advice for common species on NZ lifestyle blocks, including cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and more.

Running the Farm

Fencing, water, feed, pasture, and land care. Practical systems and maintenance for a well-run block.

Rural Living

Grow your own, preserve the harvest, save money, and live well on your block. Gardening, recipes, and property tips.

Livestock & Pets

Animal care advice for common species on NZ lifestyle blocks, including cattle, sheep, goats, poultry and more.

Running the Farm

Fencing, water, feed, pasture, and land care. Practical systems and maintenance for a well-run block.

Rural Living

Grow your own, preserve the harvest, save money, and live well on your block. Gardening, recipes, and property tips.

Featured Course

Breeding & Genetics: What Every Lifestyle Farmer Should Know

Make better breeding decisions—whether you’re planning your first lambing season or looking to strengthen your herd. This practical course covers mating, pregnancy, birthing, and the basics of genetics, so you can raise healthier, more resilient animals.

Taught by Dr Sez, it’s straight-talking, science-backed, and made for small blocks like yours.