Campaign aims to keep horticulture workers between harvests
Operation Cromwell Harvest encourages locals to offer odd jobs to horticulture workers.
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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.
'Not doing so well': Parts of south still dry despite rain
Oamaru has only received 31 per cent of its average rainfall this month.
Study links nitrate levels to preterm births, calls for 'precautionary approach'
The current safe concentration of nitrate in New Zealand is 11.3 milligrams.
'Egregious and unacceptable': Water plan, rates draw Otago farmers' ire
Federated Farmers slammed rates increases proposed by Otago Regional Council.
Farmer frustrated by works cattle delays
Taieri beef farmer has been waiting months to get cattle on a truck for processing.
Council processes in lead contamination scare to be investigated
Water supplies to Waikouaiti, Karitane and Hawksbury have not yet been restored.
Southland farmer says winter grazing needs careful planning
Southland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.
New programme to boost farmers' financial and risk management skills
Up to 130 people are expected to take part in the training course.
Otago couple may change farm systems due to drought
"It's been the most challenging time in my farming career - no doubt about it."
Zanda McDonald Award finalist's passion for agriculture
Becks Smith's urban background hasn't stopped her falling in love with a rural lifestyle.
Former MP Mark Patterson the new Feds Otago president
Former New Zealand First list MP was the only person nominated for the position.
Wetlands consent costs dispute resolved
Mounting costs for consents led to lengthy spat between ORC and catchment group.
Committee to distribute Waipipi Wind Farm's $25,000 community fund
The farm is also in the process of changing ownership.
Bunny-pocalypse: Farming couple at a loss over rabbit infestation
On one farm, two hunters shot 700 rabbits in two nights. And they're "still everywhere".