Supporting farmers to develop future-ready farm systems

This report summarises insights from a workshop with Wairarapa farmers: the views and drivers of land use in the Wairarapa, the impact of current and future pressures, and the opportunities and barriers to next generation/future farm systems. The workshop investigated the values and mindsets of farmers / rural professionals in the Wairarapa to determine their willingness to collaborate with other farmers/parties in the value chain or participate in business models to assist them in capturing more value.