Northland and Taranaki have teamed up to share information and expertise as they work to discover new crop and land-use options. Both regions have existing initiatives dedicated to exploring high-value, optimal land use alternatives and the development of value-add products and manufacturing opportunities. Bryan talked to the project manager in each region – Greg Hall in Northland and Michelle Bauer in Taranaki. Federated Farmers Tararua president Thomas Read reckons it’s never too early to start succession planning. Having benefited from his parents’ foresight when they retired he’s started thinking about his own future, despite his kids still being at primary school. Senior reporter Richard Rennie gives an update on a survey being carried out to uncover the drenching habits on New Zealand farms. With drench resistance a major challenge for farmers, will this data lead to viable solutions? He also explains why “fake honey” in the EU is a threat to NZ’s export returns in this vital market.