Rural Life

18/10/2025

An 11th-hour plea has been made to Alliance Group farmer shareholders to vote against selling 65% of their co-operative to Irish meat company Dawn Meats.

An 11th-hour plea has been made to Alliance Group farmer shareholders to vote against selling 65% of their co-operative to Irish meat company Dawn...

16/10/2025

Strath Taieri farmers Willie and Emily Jones held their first on-farm sheep sale in response to a cold snap and hot demand.

Strath Taieri farmers Willie and Emily Jones held their first on-farm sheep sale in response to a cold snap and hot demand. The couple offered...

15/10/2025

An entrepreneurial spirit continues on a family dairy farm with a more than 170-year history on the Taieri.

An entrepreneurial spirit continues on a family dairy farm with a more than 170-year history on the Taieri. Sharemilkers Will and Sarah Kirkland...

14/10/2025

A group of Central Otago farmers and growers are uniting to fight against Contact Energy seeking to lower the level of Lake Hāwea. Shawn McAvinue talks to two members of the recently relaunched Upper Clutha Farmers Association, who want the gentailer's application to be removed from the fast-track consenting process so the community is given a voice.

A group of Central Otago farmers and growers are uniting to fight against Contact Energy seeking to lower the level of Lake Hāwea. Shawn McAvinue...

08/10/2025

Spores of a "devastating" livestock disease have been detected on five southern sheep farms, a scientist says.

Spores of a "devastating" livestock disease have been detected on five southern sheep farms, a scientist says. A Beef + Lamb New Zealand study...

08/10/2025

Only one week left to vote for the Farmlands People’s Choice Award.
Read the inspiring stories of this year’s Rural Champions and cast your vote to be in to win 1 of five $200 Farmlands vouchers: https://woobox.com/cucg3s

08/10/2025

Palmerston Spring Cattle Sale vendor John Lozell declined multiple offers to buy his steers and heifers before bidding began.
"I said, ‘no, we’ll wait and see’ and I’m glad I did."

Palmerston Spring Cattle Sale vendor John Lozell declined multiple offers to buy his steers and heifers before bidding began. "I said, ‘no, we’ll...

07/10/2025

Agricultural entrepreneur Alex de Boer has a long history of doing business in the South. He talks to Shawn McAvinue about his latest venture since leaving farming.

Agricultural entrepreneur Alex de Boer has a long history of doing business in the South. He talks to Shawn McAvinue about his latest venture since...

05/10/2025

In New Zealand's rural heartland, we're no strangers to challenges. We've always adapted, innovated, and found ways to thrive, no matter what nature throws our way.

Cast your vote for the Farmlands People’s Choice Award to be in to win 1 of five $200 Farmlands vouchers: https://woobox.com/cucg3s

Lately, two things have become increasingly clear: energy costs are a growing concern, and adverse weather events are here to stay. These aren't...

02/10/2025

"How did we get here?"
That was a question asked at an Alliance Group capital raise roadshow in Otago yesterday

"How did we get here?" That was the question posed by one Alliance Group shareholder at a capital raise roadshow in Oamaru yesterday afternoon to...

01/10/2025

The year is 2050. Farming looks different, but at its heart it remains the same: people caring for land, animals, and communities. What has changed though is how we measure success.

Cast your vote for the Farmlands People’s Choice Award to be in to win 1 of five $200 Farmlands vouchers: https://woobox.com/cucg3s

The year is 2050. Farming looks different, but at its heart it remains the same: people caring for land, animals, and communities. What has changed...

01/10/2025

Beef bull buyers will need to make higher opening bids at an upcoming bull sale at the southernmost Angus stud in the world due to a booming beef market.

Beef bull buyers will need to make higher opening bids at an upcoming bull sale at the southernmost Angus stud in the world due to a booming beef...