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An Omarama farming family fears it could lose hundreds of hectares of land, critical to its farming operation, while the...
16/12/2025

An Omarama farming family fears it could lose hundreds of hectares of land, critical to its farming operation, while the consenting for river protection work is processed.

An Omarama farming family fears it could lose hundreds of hectares of land, critical to its farming operation, while the consenting for river...

It was a day to remember for Lawrence sheep breeder Symon Howard.
14/12/2025

It was a day to remember for Lawrence sheep breeder Symon Howard.

Sheep breeder Symon Howard has topped the Canterbury A&P elite ram and ewe sale in Christchurch, selling one of his stud rams for $16,800.

Serving in the air force took Andrew Mockford around the world and gave him skills to become the new head of irrigation’...
14/12/2025

Serving in the air force took Andrew Mockford around the world and gave him skills to become the new head of irrigation’s industry body, Tim Cronshaw writes.

Serving in the air force took Andrew Mockford around the world and gave him skills to become the new head of irrigation’s industry body, Tim...

Most farmers put a terminal ram out and they should do the same when selecting a bull breed, a Central Otago cattle bree...
12/12/2025

Most farmers put a terminal ram out and they should do the same when selecting a bull breed, a Central Otago cattle breeder says.

Most farmers put a terminal ram out and they should do the same when selecting a bull breed, a Central Otago cattle breeder says. Limehills...

Yard weaning helps produce calmer, better-adjusted calves, a Teviot Valley sheep and beef farmer says.
11/12/2025

Yard weaning helps produce calmer, better-adjusted calves, a Teviot Valley sheep and beef farmer says.

Yard weaning helps produce calmer, better-adjusted calves, a Teviot Valley sheep and beef farmer says. Hill Springs co-owner Curtis Pannett said...

Maize has the potential to change a farm system but the timing of harvest is crucial to the crop being palatable to catt...
11/12/2025

Maize has the potential to change a farm system but the timing of harvest is crucial to the crop being palatable to cattle, a Central Otago farmer says.

More than 60 people attended the Beef + Lamb New Zealand Central Otago Farming For profit event "Power of the Cow" in the Teviot Valley recently.

Injured Southland farmer Andrew Morrison is urging his peers to consider the risks on their properties in order to avoid...
10/12/2025

Injured Southland farmer Andrew Morrison is urging his peers to consider the risks on their properties in order to avoid accidents.

Injured Southland farmer Andrew Morrison is urging his peers to consider the risks on their properties in order to avoid accidents. Mr Morrison was...

Southern farmers Geoff and Ailsa Neilson are being celebrated for opening their home and the minds of scores of Welsh vi...
09/12/2025

Southern farmers Geoff and Ailsa Neilson are being celebrated for opening their home and the minds of scores of Welsh visitors. Reporter Shawn McAvinue talks to Mr Neilson about his family hosting more than 100 Welsh students on their sheep and beef farm and his wife being his greatest mentor.

Southern farmers Geoff and Ailsa Neilson are being celebrated for opening their home and the minds of scores of Welsh visitors. Reporter Shawn...

Fresh, local and seasonal.That has been the vision behind North Otago farming couple Nick and Kate Webster expanding the...
07/12/2025

Fresh, local and seasonal.

That has been the vision behind North Otago farming couple Nick and Kate Webster expanding their business to include the Totara Store, which opens its doors tomorrow.

Fresh, local and seasonal. That has been the vision behind North Otago farming couple Nick and Kate Webster expanding their business to include...

A healthy crop of staff are seeking work on Central Otago orchards.
04/12/2025

A healthy crop of staff are seeking work on Central Otago orchards.

Central Otago orchardists are having no problem finding seasonal workers. Fortune Fruit assistant orchard manager and packhouse manager Luke St...

A high-specification home is being built in Mataura to fundraise for the Southland Rural Support Trust.
04/12/2025

A high-specification home is being built in Mataura to fundraise for the Southland Rural Support Trust.

A high-specification home is being built in Mataura to fundraise for the Southland Rural Support Trust. Adam Newton Homes owner Adam Newton, of...

West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, will spend the festive season training for the Ne...
03/12/2025

West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, will spend the festive season training for the New Zealand Yarding Challenge final.

West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, will spend the festive season training for the New Zealand Yarding Challenge...

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