Kāpiti Coast couple swap sheep farming for olive grove
Diana and Grant Crosse have transitioned from sheep and beef farming to growing olives on the Kāpiti Coast.
After decades of farming sheep and beef on rugged hill country, Diana and Grant Crosse have shifted to a new agricultural venture. The couple purchased an olive grove in 2021 and have since moved away from livestock farming. Their transformation reflects a changing approach to farming on the Kāpiti Coast.
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Country Life: From sheep and beef to growing olives
After decades farming sheep and beef on rugged hill country, Diana and Grant Crosse have swapped livestock for olive trees on the Kāpiti Coast.
NZ Herald
Ōtaki couple swap sheep and beef farming for olive oil business
Former sheep and beef farmers Diana and Grant Crosse bought an olive grove in 2021.