
Hamish Cottle
Hamish Cottle is a farmer and co-owner of Highgrounds farm in South Canterbury, New Zealand, where he has been instrumental in integrating free-range pigs into a traditional sheep and beef operation. With a commitment to sustainable farming practices, he has developed a system that benefits both animal welfare and land productivity, and he is known for producing award-winning bacon.
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Hamish Cottle has integrated free-range pigs into the sheep and beef operation started by his parents.
The South Canterbury free-range pig farm behind New Zealand’s top baconThe New Zealand Herald – country’s largest newspaper, est. 1863·
New Zealand· 2026-09-11




