In the Shed with Trev brings farmers and industry together to work through the big calls shaping modern farming.

Across New Zealand, there’s a bit of a shift happening. Not so much in what’s being done, but in how early decisions are being made and acted on. As things get more complex, the farms getting ahead tend to be the ones picking things up earlier and responding sooner.

Hosted by rural journalist Sheryl Haitana, this series steps inside real farm businesses unpacking what’s working, what’s shifting, and how stronger systems create the clarity to back the right calls at the right time.

Because the difference on farm isn’t just what decisions get made, it’s when they get made.

The shed door’s cracking open.....a small taste of what’s coming on In the Shed with Trev.

Honest conversations from farmers, rural operators, and people who know the job doesn’t stop at 5 o’clock.

In this episode of In the Shed with Trev, host Sheryl Haitana is joined by FarmRight’s Ed Tapp and Mahesh De Silva to share how they approach choosing the right digital tools across a complex farming business.

Managing dairy, beef, and horticulture operations across New Zealand, FarmRight needs clear, consistent information to keep performance on track, especially when decisions are being made daily across multiple farms.

Rather than starting with the technology, Ed and Mahesh explain why the process begins with defining the problem, and why involving the right people early is critical to getting alignment and long-term success.

They walk through how FarmRight evaluates new tools, the criteria they use, and how they build internal buy-in well before any rollout begins.

This is a practical look at where good systems start, getting the foundations right so the tools you choose actually deliver value day to day on farm.

If you're reviewing your current systems or thinking about bringing in new tools, this episode is a good place to start.

Learn more about FarmRight at farmright.co.nz

See how Trev can support your farm business at mytrev.com