Survey of Rural Decision Makers 2015

Every day, farmers and land owners make critical decisions about land use and management practice based on their knowledge, networks, advice, and values.

Logo: Survey of Rural Decision Makers (SRDM) 2015 Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research conducted the second Survey of Rural Decision Makers in 2015 to help build a better picture of what drives these decisions and what New Zealand’s farming environment might look like in the future. The survey covers the entire spectrum of primary industry and lifestyle farming and includes a wide variety of topics.

The Survey of Rural Decision Makers was conducted on-line between July and December 2015. More than 3,000 people from across New Zealand responded, including more than 2300 commercial farm owners and farm managers.

The survey covers the entire spectrum of primary industry, including dairy, sheep and beef, deer, other livestock, arable, forestry, horticulture, wine-growing, and lifestyle farmers. It builds on an earlier survey conducted in 2013. Another round of the survey is planned for 2017.

This page provide insights into the wealth of information on commercial and lifestyle farming gathered from the survey, often breaking it down by region and enterprise.

About the survey

Summary results

The information from the Survey of Rural Decision Makers is used by industry, policy makers, and researchers to build a better picture of what New Zealand’s primary industry might look like 10, 20, and even 50 years in the future. The figures on these pages demonstrate the wealth of information gathered in the survey.

Survey analysis

While the summary results provide an overview, more detailed analysis is often required to explore specific questions and to improve understanding of the complex factors influencing farm management and decision making.

Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research is able to analyse and interpret survey data to help industry, policy makers, and other researchers. Supplementary surveys that build on the base information in the Survey of Rural Decision Makers and that delve deeper into a specialist topic can also be provided.

Donations

Each respondent who completed the survey nominated a charity to receive a $10 donation. As a result, the Survey of Rural Decision Makers donated:

Westpac Chopper Appeal ($17,520)
CanTeen ($6,760)
Federated Farmers Adverse Events Trust ($3,520)
Te Whare O Te Ropu Wahine Maori Toko i te Ora ($700)

Prize winners

And the five lucky Prezzy card winners were

Kay T. (Te Awamutu, Waikato)
David S. (Te Puke, Bay of Plenty)
Michele A. (Fairlie, Canterbury)
Ian L. (Winton, Southland)
Taoho T. (Dargaville, Northland)

Survey results

The results are posted as pie and bar charts, histograms, and box-and-whisker plots. We have put together some brief guidelines on how to interpret these results.

Ownership and structure

2.1.1 Ownership of the farms land Image — 2.1.1 Ownership of the farms land

2.1.2 Reside on the farm Image — 2.1.2 Reside on the farm

2.1.3 Ownership of the farms assets Image — 2.1.3 Ownership of the farms assets

2.1.4 Role on the farm Image — 2.1.4 Role on the farm

2.1.5 Ownership of the farms capital Image — 2.1.5 Ownership of the farms capital

2.2.1 Ownership of the farms land by region Image — 2.2.1 Ownership of the farms land by region

2.2.2 Ownership of the farms assets by region Image — 2.2.2 Ownership of the farms assets by region

2.2.3 Ownership of the farms capital by region Image — 2.2.3 Ownership of the farms capital by region

2.2.4 Role on the farm by region Image — 2.2.4 Role on the farm by region

2.2.5 Reseide on the farm by region Image — 2.2.5 Reseide on the farm by region

Current land use and land use change

3.1.1 Primary enterprise Image — 3.1.1 Primary enterprise

3.1.2 Effect of land use changes last 10 years Image — 3.1.2 Effect of land use changes last 10 years

3.2.1 Is this activity new in the last 10 years Image — 3.2.1 Is this activity new in the last 10 years

3.2.2 Is this activity new in the last 10 years Image — 3.2.2 Is this activity new in the last 10 years

3.2.3 Is this activity new in the last 10 years Image — 3.2.3 Is this activity new in the last 10 years

3.3.1 Did land for this activity increase in the last 10 years Image — 3.3.1 Did land for this activity increase in the last 10 years

3.3.2 Did land for this activity increase in the last 10 years Image — 3.3.2 Did land for this activity increase in the last 10 years

3.3.3 Did land for this activity increase in the last 10 years Image — 3.3.3 Did land for this activity increase in the last 10 years

3.4.1 Has this activity intensified in the last 10 years Image — 3.4.1 Has this activity intensified in the last 10 years

3.4.2 Has this activity intensified in the last 10 years Image — 3.4.2 Has this activity intensified in the last 10 years

3.4.3 Has this activity intensified in the last 10 years Image — 3.4.3 Has this activity intensified in the last 10 years

Livestock

4.1.1 DairyNZ production system Image — 4.1.1 DairyNZ production system

4.1.2 Peak cows milked Image — 4.1.2 Peak cows milked

4.1.3 Total number of stock units in sheep and beef Image — 4.1.3 Total number of stock units in sheep and beef

4.1.4 Total number of stock units in primebull beef Image — 4.1.4 Total number of stock units in primebull beef

4.1.5 Total number of stock units in deer Image — 4.1.5 Total number of stock units in deer

4.2.1 Proneness to pugging Image — 4.2.1 Proneness to pugging

4.2.2 Proneness to pugging by region Image — 4.2.2 Proneness to pugging by region

Forestry practice

5.1 Is all or part of your forest registered in the ETS Image — 5.1 Is all or part of your forest registered in the ETS

5.2 Was exotic forestry planted to reduce soil erosion Image — 5.2 Was exotic forestry planted to reduce soil erosion

5.3 Share of exotic forest comprised of Pinus radiata Image — 5.3 Share of exotic forest comprised of Pinus radiata

5.4 Do you intend to harvest your forest in the next 2 years Image — 5.4 Do you intend to harvest your forest in the next 2 years

5.5 Share intended to be harvested in the next 2 years Image — 5.5 Share intended to be harvested in the next 2 years

5.6 Do you intend to replant after harvesting Image — 5.6 Do you intend to replant after harvesting

Water and irrigation

6.1.1 Do you have a consent for taking water by operation Image — 6.1.1 Do you have a consent for taking water by operation

6.1.2 Do you have a consent for taking water by region Image — 6.1.2 Do you have a consent for taking water by region

6.1.3 Do you participate in an irrigation scheme by operation Image — 6.1.3 Do you participate in an irrigation scheme by operation

6.1.4 Do you participate in an irrigation scheme by region Image — 6.1.4 Do you participate in an irrigation scheme by region

6.2.1 Sources of water Image — 6.2.1 Sources of water

6.2.2 Irrigation type Image — 6.2.2 Irrigation type

6.2.3 Reliability of the water supply for the farm business Image — 6.2.3 Reliability of the water supply for the farm business

6.2.4 Has uncertainty about water consents prevented changes to the farm business Image — 6.2.4 Has uncertainty about water consents prevented changes to the farm business

6.2.5 Expectation that consent for taking water will be renewed Image — 6.2.5 Expectation that consent for taking water will be renewed

6.2.6 Should transfers of water permits be allowed Image — 6.2.6 Should transfers of water permits be allowed

6.2.7 Has your farm transferred a water permit in the past Image — 6.2.7 Has your farm transferred a water permit in the past

6.3.1 Councils effectiveness at managing water resources Image — 6.3.1 Councils effectiveness at managing water resources

6.3.2 Farmers effectiveness at managing water resources Image — 6.3.2 Farmers effectiveness at managing water resources

Land management and technology adoption

7.1.1 Management by operation Image — 7.1.1 Management by operation

7.1.2 Management by region Image — 7.1.2 Management by region

7.1.3 Organic certification Image — 7.1.3 Organic certification

7.2.1 Total size of wetlands on your farm Image — 7.2.1 Total size of wetlands on your farm

7.2.2 Management of wetlands on your farm by operation Image — 7.2.2 Management of wetlands on your farm by operation

7.2.3 Management of wetlands on your farm by region Image — 7.2.3 Management of wetlands on your farm by region

7.2.4 Benefits of wetlands Image — 7.2.4 Benefits of wetlands

7.3.1.1 Have you implemented a nutrient management plan Image — 7.3.1.1 Have you implemented a nutrient management plan

7.3.1.2 Do you actively manage nitrogen Image — 7.3.1.2 Do you actively manage nitrogen

7.3.1.3 Do you actively manage phosphorous Image — 7.3.1.3 Do you actively manage phosphorous

7.3.1.4 Intend to adopt a nutrient management plan in next 2 years Image — 7.3.1.4 Intend to adopt a nutrient management plan in next 2 years

7.3.1.5 How does your farm manage nutrients Image — 7.3.1.5 How does your farm manage nutrients

7.3.1.6 Who was involved in developing the nutrient management plan Image — 7.3.1.6 Who was involved in developing the nutrient management plan

7.3.2.1 Have you implemented a nutrient management plan Image — 7.3.2.1 Have you implemented a nutrient management plan

7.3.2.2 Do you actively manage nitrogen Image — 7.3.2.2 Do you actively manage nitrogen

7.3.2.3 Do you actively manage phosphorous Image — 7.3.2.3 Do you actively manage phosphorous

7.3.2.4 Intend to adopt a nutrient management plan in next 2 years Image — 7.3.2.4 Intend to adopt a nutrient management plan in next 2 years

7.4.1 Large streams are fenced by operation Image — 7.4.1 Large streams are fenced by operation

7.4.2 Large streams are fenced by region Image — 7.4.2 Large streams are fenced by region

7.4.3 Percent of large streams fenced by operation Image — 7.4.3 Percent of large streams fenced by operation

7.4.4 Percent of large streams fenced by region Image — 7.4.4 Percent of large streams fenced by region

7.4.5 When were waterways on your farm first fenced by operation Image — 7.4.5 When were waterways on your farm first fenced by operation

7.4.6 When were waterways on your farm first fenced by region Image — 7.4.6 When were waterways on your farm first fenced by region

7.4.7 Intend to fence large waterways in next 2 years by operation Image — 7.4.7 Intend to fence large waterways in next 2 years by operation

7.4.8 Intend to fence large waterways in next 2 years by region Image — 7.4.8 Intend to fence large waterways in next 2 years by region

7.4.9 Description of fenced waterways Image — 7.4.9 Description of fenced waterways

7.5.1.1 Have you implemented a soil management plan by operation Image — 7.5.1.1 Have you implemented a soil management plan by operation

7.5.1.2 Have you implemented a soil management plan by region Image — 7.5.1.2 Have you implemented a soil management plan by region

7.5.1.3 Who was involved in developing the soil management plan Image — 7.5.1.3 Who was involved in developing the soil management plan

7.5.1.4 Intend to adopt a soil management plan in next 2 years by operation Image — 7.5.1.4 Intend to adopt a soil management plan in next 2 years by operation

7.5.1.4 Intend to adopt a soil management plan in next 2 years by region Image — 7.5.1.4 Intend to adopt a soil management plan in next 2 years by region

7.5.2.1 Controlling soil erosion Managing water Image — 7.5.2.1 Controlling soil erosion Managing water

7.5.2.2 Controlling soil erosion Keeping soil on the land Image — 7.5.2.2 Controlling soil erosion Keeping soil on the land

7.5.2.3 Controlling soil erosion Using traps bunds buffers Image — 7.5.2.3 Controlling soil erosion Using traps bunds buffers

7.5.2.4 Controlling soil erosion Planting trees Image — 7.5.2.4 Controlling soil erosion Planting trees

7.5.2.5 Controlling soil erosion Retirement Image — 7.5.2.5 Controlling soil erosion Retirement

7.6.1 Have you implemented a plan to manage pugging by operation Image — 7.6.1 Have you implemented a plan to manage pugging by operation

7.6.2 Have you implemented a plan to manage pugging by region Image — 7.6.2 Have you implemented a plan to manage pugging by region

7.6.3 How does your farm manage pugging Image — 7.6.3 How does your farm manage pugging

7.6.4 Intend to adopt practices to reduce pugging in next 2 years by operation Image — 7.6.4 Intend to adopt practices to reduce pugging in next 2 years by operation

7.6.5 Intend to adopt practices to reduce pugging in next 2 years by region Image — 7.6.5 Intend to adopt practices to reduce pugging in next 2 years by region

7.7.1 Where is stock wintered by operation Image — 7.7.1 Where is stock wintered by operation

7.7.2 Where is stock wintered by region Image — 7.7.2 Where is stock wintered by region

7.7.3 How are stock fed in winter Image — 7.7.3 How are stock fed in winter

7.7.4 Facilities for taking stock off paddocks in winter Image — 7.7.4 Facilities for taking stock off paddocks in winter

7.8.1 Have you implemented a plan to manage effluent by region Image — 7.8.1 Have you implemented a plan to manage effluent by region

7.8.2 Effluent management systems used Image — 7.8.2 Effluent management systems used

7.9 Adoption of novel technologies Image — 7.9 Adoption of novel technologies

7.10.1 Reasons for building restoring maintaining wetlands Image — 7.10.1 Reasons for building restoring maintaining wetlands

7.10.2 Reasons for adopting a nutrient management plan Image — 7.10.2 Reasons for adopting a nutrient management plan

7.10.3 Reasons for fencing large streams Image — 7.10.3 Reasons for fencing large streams

7.10.4 Reasons for adopting a plan for managing soil Image — 7.10.4 Reasons for adopting a plan for managing soil

7.10.5 Reasons for adopting a plan to reduce pugging Image — 7.10.5 Reasons for adopting a plan to reduce pugging

7.10.6 Reasons for constructing a pad or barn Image — 7.10.6 Reasons for constructing a pad or barn

7.10.7 Reasons for adopting an effluent management system Image — 7.10.7 Reasons for adopting an effluent management system

7.11.1 Reasons for not building restoring or maintaining wetlands Image — 7.11.1 Reasons for not building restoring or maintaining wetlands

7.11.2 Reasons for not adopting a nutrient management plan Image — 7.11.2 Reasons for not adopting a nutrient management plan

7.11.3 Reasons for not fencing large streams Image — 7.11.3 Reasons for not fencing large streams

7.11.4 Reasons for not adopting a plan for managing soil Image — 7.11.4 Reasons for not adopting a plan for managing soil

7.11.5 Reasons for not adopting a plan to reduce pugging Image — 7.11.5 Reasons for not adopting a plan to reduce pugging

7.11.6 Reasons for not constructing a pad or barn Image — 7.11.6 Reasons for not constructing a pad or barn

7.11.7 Reasons for not adopting an effluent management system Image — 7.11.7 Reasons for not adopting an effluent management system

7.12.1 Effect of building managing maintaining wetlands Image — 7.12.1 Effect of building managing maintaining wetlands

7.12.2 Effect of adopting a nutrient management plan Image — 7.12.2 Effect of adopting a nutrient management plan

7.12.3 Effect of fencing large streams Image — 7.12.3 Effect of fencing large streams

7.12.4 Effect of adopting a plan for managing soil Image — 7.12.4 Effect of adopting a plan for managing soil

7.12.5 Effect of adopting a plan for managing pugging Image — 7.12.5 Effect of adopting a plan for managing pugging

7.12.6 Effect of building a pad or barn Image — 7.12.6 Effect of building a pad or barn

7.12.7 Effect of adopting a system for managing effluent Image — 7.12.7 Effect of adopting a system for managing effluent

7.13.1 Effect of building managing maintaining wetlands among those who have not done so Image — 7.13.1 Effect of building managing maintaining wetlands among those who have not done so

7.13.2 Effect of adopting a nutrient management plan among those who have not done so Image — 7.13.2 Effect of adopting a nutrient management plan among those who have not done so

7.13.3 Effect of fencing large streams among those who have not done so Image — 7.13.3 Effect of fencing large streams among those who have not done so

7.13.4 Effect of adopting a plan for managing soil among those who have not done so Image — 7.13.4 Effect of adopting a plan for managing soil among those who have not done so

7.13.5 Effect of adopting a plan for managing pugging among those who have not done so Image — 7.13.5 Effect of adopting a plan for managing pugging among those who have not done so

7.13.6 Effect of building a pad or barn among those who have not done so Image — 7.13.6 Effect of building a pad or barn among those who have not done so

7.13.7 Effect of adopting a system for managing effluent among those who have not done so Image — 7.13.7 Effect of adopting a system for managing effluent among those who have not done so

Networks and support for farming

8.1.1 Met with individuals to discuss environmental performance during the past 12 months Image — 8.1.1 Met with individuals to discuss environmental performance during the past 12 months

8.1.2 Network size Environmental performance Image — 8.1.2 Network size Environmental performance

8.1.3 Network influence Environmental performance Image — 8.1.3 Network influence Environmental performance

8.2.1 Met with individuals to discuss financial performance during the past 12 months Image — 8.2.1 Met with individuals to discuss financial performance during the past 12 months

8.2.2 Network size Financial performance Image — 8.2.2 Network size Financial performance

8.2.3 Network influence Financial performance Image — 8.2.3 Network influence Financial performance

8.3.1.1 Credibility of support for farming Image — 8.3.1.1 Credibility of support for farming

8.3.1.2 Relevance of support for farming Image — 8.3.1.2 Relevance of support for farming

8.3.1.3 Fairness of support for farming Image — 8.3.1.3 Fairness of support for farming

8.3.2.1 Met with council to discuss environmental performance by enterprise Image — 8.3.2.1 Met with council to discuss environmental performance by enterprise

8.3.2.2 Met with council to discuss financial performance by enterprise Image — 8.3.2.2 Met with council to discuss financial performance by enterprise

8.3.2.3 Support for farming provided by regional councils Credibility Image — 8.3.2.3 Support for farming provided by regional councils Credibility

8.3.2.4 Support for farming provided by regional councils Relevance Image — 8.3.2.4 Support for farming provided by regional councils Relevance

8.3.2.5 Support for farming provided by regional councils Fairness Image — 8.3.2.5 Support for farming provided by regional councils Fairness

8.3.3.1 Met with council to discuss environmental performance by region Image — 8.3.3.1 Met with council to discuss environmental performance by region

8.3.3.2 Met with council to discuss financial performance by region Image — 8.3.3.2 Met with council to discuss financial performance by region

8.3.3.3 Support for farming provided by regional councils Credibility Image — 8.3.3.3 Support for farming provided by regional councils Credibility

8.3.3.4 Support for farming provided by regional councils Relevance Image — 8.3.3.4 Support for farming provided by regional councils Relevance

8.3.3.5 Support for farming provided by regional councils Fairness Image — 8.3.3.5 Support for farming provided by regional councils Fairness

Climate

9.2 Ease of finding authoritative information about how temperature and rain or snowfall will change by 2050 Image — 9.2 Ease of finding authoritative information about how temperature and rain or snowfall will change by 2050

Pests

10.1.2 Are these animals controlled on your farm Image — 10.1.2 Are these animals controlled on your farm

10.1.3 Primary reason for controlling pests on the farm by operation Image — 10.1.3 Primary reason for controlling pests on the farm by operation

10.1.4 Primary reason for controlling pests on the farm by region Image — 10.1.4 Primary reason for controlling pests on the farm by region

10.2.1 Have pine or fir trees become established outside plantations Image — 10.2.1 Have pine or fir trees become established outside plantations

10.2.2 Perceptions of pine or fir trees establishing outside plantations Image — 10.2.2 Perceptions of pine or fir trees establishing outside plantations

10.2.3 Who should be responsible for controlling wilding conifers Image — 10.2.3 Who should be responsible for controlling wilding conifers

Values, norms and preferences

11.1.1 Is the decision maker fully prepared to take risks Image — 11.1.1 Is the decision maker fully prepared to take risks

11.1.2 The decision maker is always one of the first to try something new Image — 11.1.2 The decision maker is always one of the first to try something new

11.1.3 After seeing new practices successfully demonstrated the decision maker is more likely to adopt Image — 11.1.3 After seeing new practices successfully demonstrated the decision maker is more likely to adopt

11.1.4 The decision maker prefers to leave experimenting with new ideas to someone else Image — 11.1.4 The decision maker prefers to leave experimenting with new ideas to someone else

11.1.5 The decision makers values and management practices are similar to those of other farmers Image — 11.1.5 The decision makers values and management practices are similar to those of other farmers

11.1.6 The decision maker farms out of commitment to family tradition Image — 11.1.6 The decision maker farms out of commitment to family tradition

11.2.1.1 The decision makers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 11.2.1.1 The decision makers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

11.2.1.2 The farming community expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 11.2.1.2 The farming community expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

11.2.1.3 The NZ public expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 11.2.1.3 The NZ public expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

11.2.1.4 The decision maker would reduce total output if it was possible to maintain the same level of profit Image — 11.2.1.4 The decision maker would reduce total output if it was possible to maintain the same level of profit

11.2.2.1 The decision makers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 11.2.2.1 The decision makers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

11.2.2.2 The farming community expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 11.2.2.2 The farming community expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

11.2.2.3 The NZ public expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 11.2.2.3 The NZ public expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

11.2.2.4 The decision maker would reduce total output if it was possible to maintain the same level of profit Image — 11.2.2.4 The decision maker would reduce total output if it was possible to maintain the same level of profit

11.2.3.1 The decision makers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way by region Image — 11.2.3.1 The decision makers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way by region

11.2.3.2 The farming community expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way by region Image — 11.2.3.2 The farming community expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way by region

11.2.3.3 The NZ public expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way by region Image — 11.2.3.3 The NZ public expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way by region

11.2.3.4 The decision maker would reduce total output if it was possible to maintain the same level of profit by region Image — 11.2.3.4 The decision maker would reduce total output if it was possible to maintain the same level of profit by region

11.3.1.1 I personally believe that it is important to maintain the recreational use of waterways by region Image — 11.3.1.1 I personally believe that it is important to maintain the recreational use of waterways by region

11.3.1.2 I personally believe that private land owners should protext habitat for native plants and animals on private land by region Image — 11.3.1.2 I personally believe that private land owners should protext habitat for native plants and animals on private land by region

11.3.1.3 I personally believe that DoC should protect habitat for native plants and animals on public land by region Image — 11.3.1.3 I personally believe that DoC should protect habitat for native plants and animals on public land by region

11.3.1.4 I personally believe that the right to hunt on public land should be maintained by region Image — 11.3.1.4 I personally believe that the right to hunt on public land should be maintained by region

11.3.2.1 Have you entered into a convenant to permanently protect all or part of your land by operation Image — 11.3.2.1 Have you entered into a convenant to permanently protect all or part of your land by operation

11.3.2.2 Have you entered into a convenant to permanently protect all or part of your land by region Image — 11.3.2.2 Have you entered into a convenant to permanently protect all or part of your land by region

11.3.2.3 Reason for not protecting indigenous habitat with a covenant Image — 11.3.2.3 Reason for not protecting indigenous habitat with a covenant

Objectives and profitability

12.1.1 Total debt level Image — 12.1.1 Total debt level

12.1.2 Share of household income from sources other than the farm Image — 12.1.2 Share of household income from sources other than the farm

12.2.1 Total debt level enterprise objectives Image — 12.2.1 Total debt level enterprise objectives

12.2.2 Share of household income from sources other than the farm Image — 12.2.2 Share of household income from sources other than the farm

12.2.3 Rank order of importance of farming objectives Image — 12.2.3 Rank order of importance of farming objectives

12.2.4 Profitability of the farm over the last 2 years Image — 12.2.4 Profitability of the farm over the last 2 years

12.3.1 Total debt level by region Image — 12.3.1 Total debt level by region

12.3.2 Share of household income from sources other than the farm by region Image — 12.3.2 Share of household income from sources other than the farm by region

12.3.3 Rank order of importance of farming objectives by region Image — 12.3.3 Rank order of importance of farming objectives by region

12.3.4 Profitability of the farm over the last 2 years by region Image — 12.3.4 Profitability of the farm over the last 2 years by region

Future planning

13.1.1 Likelihood of change over the next 2 years Image — 13.1.1 Likelihood of change over the next 2 years

13.1.2 Has a successor been identified by operation Image — 13.1.2 Has a successor been identified by operation

13.1.3 Has a successor been identified by region Image — 13.1.3 Has a successor been identified by region

13.1.4 Plans for disposal of land Image — 13.1.4 Plans for disposal of land

13.1.5 Reason for disposing of land Image — 13.1.5 Reason for disposing of land

13.2.1 Conversion or new land uses Image — 13.2.1 Conversion or new land uses

13.2.2 Conversion or new land uses Image — 13.2.2 Conversion or new land uses

13.2.3 Conversion or new land uses Image — 13.2.3 Conversion or new land uses

13.2.4 Intensification of existing uses Image — 13.2.4 Intensification of existing uses

13.2.5 Intensification of existing uses Image — 13.2.5 Intensification of existing uses

13.3.1 Increased allocation to existing uses Image — 13.3.1 Increased allocation to existing uses

13.3.2 Increased allocation to existing uses Image — 13.3.2 Increased allocation to existing uses

13.3.3 Increased allocation to existing uses Image — 13.3.3 Increased allocation to existing uses

13.3.4 Reduced allocation to existing uses to accommodate planned conversion Image — 13.3.4 Reduced allocation to existing uses to accommodate planned conversion

13.3.5 Reduced allocation to existing uses to accommodate planned conversion Image — 13.3.5 Reduced allocation to existing uses to accommodate planned conversion

13.3.6 Reduced allocation to existing uses to accommodate planned conversion Image — 13.3.6 Reduced allocation to existing uses to accommodate planned conversion

Labour

14.1.1 Does your farm have any permanent employees Image — 14.1.1 Does your farm have any permanent employees

14.1.2 Number of permanent employees FTE not including family Image — 14.1.2 Number of permanent employees FTE not including family

14.1.3 Does your farm have any seasonal employees Image — 14.1.3 Does your farm have any seasonal employees

14.1.4 Number of seasonal labourers during peak season Image — 14.1.4 Number of seasonal labourers during peak season

14.1.5 Ease finding qualified employees labourers contractors Image — 14.1.5 Ease finding qualified employees labourers contractors

14.2.1 Does your farm have any permanent employees by region Image — 14.2.1 Does your farm have any permanent employees by region

14.2.2 Number of permanent employees FTE not including family by region Image — 14.2.2 Number of permanent employees FTE not including family by region

14.2.3 Does your farm have any seasonal employees by region Image — 14.2.3 Does your farm have any seasonal employees by region

14.2.4 Number of seasonal labourers during peak season by region Image — 14.2.4 Number of seasonal labourers during peak season by region

14.2.5 Ease finding qualified employees labourers contractors by region Image — 14.2.5 Ease finding qualified employees labourers contractors by region

Demographics, education and community

15.1.1 Age by operation Image — 15.1.1 Age by operation

15.1.2 Ethnicity by operation Image — 15.1.2 Ethnicity by operation

15.1.3 Gender of respondent by operation Image — 15.1.3 Gender of respondent by operation

15.1.4 Age by region Image — 15.1.4 Age by region

15.1.5 Ethnicity by region Image — 15.1.5 Ethnicity by region

15.1.6 Gender of respondent by region Image — 15.1.6 Gender of respondent by region

15.2.1 Years of experience by operation Image — 15.2.1 Years of experience by operation

15.2.2 Generations family has farmed in NZ by operation Image — 15.2.2 Generations family has farmed in NZ by operation

15.2.3 Years of experience by region Image — 15.2.3 Years of experience by region

15.2.4 Generations family has farmed in NZ by region Image — 15.2.4 Generations family has farmed in NZ by region

15.3.1 Highest education level completed by operation Image — 15.3.1 Highest education level completed by operation

15.3.2 Undertaken upskilling or training in last 2 years by operation Image — 15.3.2 Undertaken upskilling or training in last 2 years by operation

15.3.3 Highest education level completed by region Image — 15.3.3 Highest education level completed by region

15.3.4 Undertaken upskilling or training in last 2 years by region Image — 15.3.4 Undertaken upskilling or training in last 2 years by region

15.3.5 Community involvement Image — 15.3.5 Community involvement

Opportunities and challenges

16.1 Opportunities Image — 16.1 Opportunities

Lifestyle farming

17.1.1 Activities undertaken on the lifestyle farm Image — 17.1.1 Activities undertaken on the lifestyle farm

17.1.2 Size of lifestyle farm Image — 17.1.2 Size of lifestyle farm

17.1.3 Activities undertaken on the lifestyle farm Image — 17.1.3 Activities undertaken on the lifestyle farm

17.1.4 Activities undertaken on the lifestyle farm Image — 17.1.4 Activities undertaken on the lifestyle farm

17.2.1.1 Total size of wetlands on your lifestyle farm Image — 17.2.1.1 Total size of wetlands on your lifestyle farm

17.2.1.2 Management of wetlands on the lifestyle farm Image — 17.2.1.2 Management of wetlands on the lifestyle farm

17.2.1.3 Benefits of wetlands on the lifestyle farm Image — 17.2.1.3 Benefits of wetlands on the lifestyle farm

17.2.2.1 Description of fenced waterways on lifestyle farm Image — 17.2.2.1 Description of fenced waterways on lifestyle farm

17.2.2.2 Percent of large streams fenced on your lifestyle farm Image — 17.2.2.2 Percent of large streams fenced on your lifestyle farm

17.2.2.3 Intend to fence large waterways on lifestyle farm in next 2 years Image — 17.2.2.3 Intend to fence large waterways on lifestyle farm in next 2 years

17.2.3.1 Is the lifestyle farmer fully prepared to take risks Image — 17.2.3.1 Is the lifestyle farmer fully prepared to take risks

17.2.3.2 The lifestyle farmer is always ones of the first to try something new Image — 17.2.3.2 The lifestyle farmer is always ones of the first to try something new

17.2.3.3 The lifestyle farmer prefers to leave experimenting with new ideas to someone else Image — 17.2.3.3 The lifestyle farmer prefers to leave experimenting with new ideas to someone else

17.2.3.4 After seeing new practices successfully demonstrated the lifestyle farmer is more likely to adopt Image — 17.2.3.4 After seeing new practices successfully demonstrated the lifestyle farmer is more likely to adopt

17.3.1 Met with individuals to discuss lifestyle farming during the past 12 months Image — 17.3.1 Met with individuals to discuss lifestyle farming during the past 12 months

17.3.2 Network size Lifestyle farming Image — 17.3.2 Network size Lifestyle farming

17.3.3 Network influence Lifestyle farming Image — 17.3.3 Network influence Lifestyle farming

17.3.4 Support for lifestyle farming provided by regional councils Credibility Image — 17.3.4 Support for lifestyle farming provided by regional councils Credibility

17.3.5 Support for lifestyle farming provided by regional councils Relevance Image — 17.3.5 Support for lifestyle farming provided by regional councils Relevance

17.3.6 Support for lifestyle farming provided by regional councils Fairness Image — 17.3.6 Support for lifestyle farming provided by regional councils Fairness

17.4.1 Animals considered to be pests on the lifestyle farm Image — 17.4.1 Animals considered to be pests on the lifestyle farm

17.4.2 Animals controlled on the lifestyle farm Image — 17.4.2 Animals controlled on the lifestyle farm

17.4.3 Primary reason for controlling pests on the lifestyle farm by region Image — 17.4.3 Primary reason for controlling pests on the lifestyle farm by region

17.4.4 Pine or fir trees established outside plantations Lifestyle farming Image — 17.4.4 Pine or fir trees established outside plantations Lifestyle farming

17.4.5 Perceptions of pine or fir trees establishing Lifestyle farming Image — 17.4.5 Perceptions of pine or fir trees establishing Lifestyle farming

17.4.6 Responsible for controlling wilding conifers Lifestyle farming Image — 17.4.6 Responsible for controlling wilding conifers Lifestyle farming

17.5.1.1 The lifestyle farmers values and management practices are similar to those of other farers Image — 17.5.1.1 The lifestyle farmers values and management practices are similar to those of other farers

17.5.1.2 The lifestyle farmers farms out of commitment to family tradition Image — 17.5.1.2 The lifestyle farmers farms out of commitment to family tradition

17.5.1.3 The lifestyle farmers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 17.5.1.3 The lifestyle farmers family expects the farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

17.5.1.4 The farming community expects the lifestyle farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 17.5.1.4 The farming community expects the lifestyle farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

17.5.1.5 The NZ public expects the lifestyle farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way Image — 17.5.1.5 The NZ public expects the lifestyle farm to be managed in an environmentally friendly way

17.5.1.6 The lifestyle farmer believes that it is important to maintain the recreational use of waterways Image — 17.5.1.6 The lifestyle farmer believes that it is important to maintain the recreational use of waterways

17.5.1.7 The lifestyle farmer believes that the right to hunt on public land should be maintained Image — 17.5.1.7 The lifestyle farmer believes that the right to hunt on public land should be maintained

17.5.2.1 The lifestyle farmer believes that DoC should protect habitat for native plants and animals on public land Image — 17.5.2.1 The lifestyle farmer believes that DoC should protect habitat for native plants and animals on public land

17.5.2.2 The lifestyle farmer believes that private land owners should protect habitat for native plants and animals on private land Image — 17.5.2.2 The lifestyle farmer believes that private land owners should protect habitat for native plants and animals on private land

17.5.2.3 Have you entered into a covenant to permanently protect all or part of your land Image — 17.5.2.3 Have you entered into a covenant to permanently protect all or part of your land

17.5.2.4 Reason for not protecting indigenous habitat with a covenant Lifestyle farming Image — 17.5.2.4 Reason for not protecting indigenous habitat with a covenant Lifestyle farming

17.6.1 Gender of respondent Lifestyle farming Image — 17.6.1 Gender of respondent Lifestyle farming

17.6.2 Ethnicity of respondent Lifestyle farming Image — 17.6.2 Ethnicity of respondent Lifestyle farming

17.6.3 Age of respondent Lifestyle farming Image — 17.6.3 Age of respondent Lifestyle farming

17.6.4 Highest education level completed Lifestyle farming Image — 17.6.4 Highest education level completed Lifestyle farming

17.6.5 Undertaken upskilling or training in last 2 years Lifestyle farming Image — 17.6.5 Undertaken upskilling or training in last 2 years Lifestyle farming

17.7.1 Lifestyle farming Opportunities Image — 17.7.1 Lifestyle farming Opportunities

17.7.2 Lifestyle farming Challenges Image — 17.7.2 Lifestyle farming Challenges

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