Small but mighty - could small-scale farms be the best way to feed the country?

Seven-hectares can produce a "magnificent" amount of food. So says small-scale farmer and Kellogg scholar Alison Bentley who's done just that, growing beef cattle, hazelnuts and a wide range of fruit on her small farm near Rotorua. Alison Bentley's Kellogg research report titled "Small scale food growers and their role in New Zealand's sustainable food future" can be found here Here is a link to the "Peri-Urban Design" concept Alison spoke of. Results of the hazelnut trial can be found hereAlison’s website: https://tikiterefarm.co.nz/Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details