Call for pork imports to meet NZ standards
"The industry is not opposed to imports - what it opposes is an uneven playing field."
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Fears despite boost to grape harvest
2021 vintage "exceptional" although smaller than the industry had hoped for.
Polar blast: Flights cancelled, huge swells set to hit Wellington, snow across much of NZ
The polar blast's icy sting is due to hit across the North Island tomorrow.
Grazing sought for drought and flood-affected Canterbury livestock
Worst affected farms need alternative grazing for sheep, beef cattle and dairy cows.
Female wallaby killed in North Otago's Kakanui Range
A single female could introduce a breeding population to an area.
Antarctic polar blast: Sea level snow in south possible, cold weekend for most
Rain, strong wind and snow are on the cards this weekend.
Snow to sea level possible in Canterbury next week
There is a reportedly a 30-50 per cent chance of snow to sea level.
Stag the Labrador joins Wakatipu Land Search and Rescue
Stag recently passed a police test in Waiouru to allow him to become operational.
Brrrr! Chilly start across Auckland and NZ - frosty start in south
There is a southerly flow making its way across the country
Mycoplasma bovis response criticised
University of Otago study says lasting trauma inflicted on M bovis-affected farmers.
MPI to add to 'lessons learnt' from M. bovis eradication programme
Eradication of M. bovis one of the most significant biosecurity challenges faced in NZ.
Mycoplasma bovis: 'Heartless' intrusion was devastating
"There was hysteria. The rest of the cows got upset. The staff were beside themselves. "
Lasting trauma: Official response to Mycoplasma bovis 'poorly executed'
As of 17 June this year, 266 farms have tested positive for the disease.
Campaign aims to keep horticulture workers between harvests
Operation Cromwell Harvest encourages locals to offer odd jobs to horticulture workers.
Zero-injuries goal major investment for Alliance
Days of telling staff "to take a concrete pill and harden up" were over.
Four generations flock together for cage bird show in Milton
Four generations of Judith Waters' family were on hand to enjoy the show.
Holy cow! Vet goes all out to save '$50k' calf
Without intensive treatment, the 4-day-old heifer would not have survived the night.
Agriculture tops Otago emissions - Report
Otago contributed 6.9% to NZ's emissions in one year despite being only 5% of population.
The ups and downs of the forestry industry
Steve Jones is no stranger to the dangers of logging.
'Locking up a farm for trees is crazy'
Overseas investor seeking to buy sheep and beef station in South Otago.
'Eradication is possible': Wallaby control efforts boosted in Otago
Otago Regional Council optimistic it can achieve its long-term goal of eradication.
$45,000 bull bought to improve traits
"He's very quiet - he's got docility - he's very sound and put together extremely well."
'Boil water notice' in Ranfurly due to weather in Southern regions
A boil water notice for Ranfurly is to remain in place over the weekend.
Couple still smiling after businesses disrupted by Covid-19
Pre-Covid, the McSkimmings were running successful businesses servicing tourism sector.
Carbon forestry's desirability challenged at North Otago meeting
"Let's call it carbon mining," Five Forks farmer Jane Smith said.
'Get out now': Family fled wall of water, daring tractor rescue
Temuka local residents are pitching in to help out with the clean-up of the property.
Danika leads the mob to winter feed for Moving Day
Danika Tairua helps move Lachlan Johnston's herd on an almost six-hour-long trek.
Live weather: Timaru, Ashburton State of Emergency, Selwyn Huts evacuated
Floodwaters in Canterbury have exceeded warnings "by a huge magnitude", Fed Farmers says.
Otago Regional Council to monitor winter grazing practices from air
ORC to take note of any high-risk sites and follow up with on-the-ground inspection.
Farmer group wants halt to mapping private land
Groundswell NZ wants landowners to refuse access to public agencies taking surveys.
Winter grazing: Farmers have 'one year to get it right'
Farmers at field day told winter grazing plans more important than ever.
-9.7C: Coldest start to the year for much of the south
Lake Tekapo was already sitting on -5C at 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Jordan Carrol wins Central Otago Young Grower competition
Orchard & harvest manager at CentralPac, Jordan Carrol is off to the finals in September.
Families honoured at NZ Century Farm Awards
Among the recipient families were seven who received their 150-year awards.