Otago couple enter on-farm dairy heifer competition to boost confidence
Taieri Plains farmers Lynne and Gregor Ramsay's stock skills will be put to the test.
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High country farmers oppose pastoral lease Bill
"We need more of a partnership - a balanced carrot-and-stick approach."
'Massive' potential for hop-growing in Southland
Southland farming family believes there's great potential for hops in the area.
Fruit-harvesting machine could be a game changer
Hollandia Orchard manager Murray Booth is sold on the Tecnofruit CF-105.
Funding for counselling services for rural Māori
Tokomairiro Waiora to receive almost $54,000 from MPI.
Great Easter Bunny Hunt takes out almost 12,000 rabbits
The message couldn't be clearer: only one bunny's welcome in Otago at Easter.
Central Otago 'pumpkin king' harvests over 80 tonnes
Darryl Peirce battled aphids, drought, hail and rabbits to harvest his pumpkins.
Mt Benger Saleyards a magnet for Forbes Knight
Forbes Knight (89) first visited the Mt Benger Saleyards in 1954.
Otago-Southland sheep and beef farm returns likely to fall - B+LNZ
Red meat export revenue is forecast to drop for the 2020-21 season from the previous year.
Central Otago rural rates increase 'return to status quo'
Maniototo farmer says proposed rates hikes actually represent a return to normal.
30m down: Dog freed after four-hour mine shaft ordeal
Emergency services were called to the mine in the Blue Spur region last night.
ASB Regional scoreboard: How is your local economy coping?
A table ranking regional economic performance reflects the two speeds of the recovery.
Plane crash believed to be caused by rabbit hole
A police spokeswoman said reports suggest the aircraft experienced a ''hard landing''.
Canterbury/North Otago Dairy Industry Awards winners announced
Dinuka and Nadeeka Gamage are the 2021 Canterbury/North Otago Share Farmers of the Year.
Billy and Bongo hot on the tail of feral cats
Pest controller Billy Barton hunts feral cats with trusty sidekick Bongo Fury the spaniel.
Velvet shifting from medicine to health food
Kiwi deer industry starting to see velvet as a health-food ingredient.
Jack Frost tipped to make appearance
Metservice says there is a possibility of light frosts in parts of Otago and Southland.
Glenmore Station's winning merino ram fleece nearly perfect
Will and Emily Murray defended their title to win grand champion prize Wanaka A&P Show.
Something for everyone at Wanaka A&P Show
The sun shone, the crowds came and everyone had a fabulous time.
Homeward bound: Wandering mates now in the dog box
Kunekune pig, Ginger, took his best friend, Ace the dog on a trip up Mt Cargill.
Central Otago farmers say proposed dam safety rules 'scary'
Central Otago water group says new regulations will cause stress and expense to farmers.
Shepherding takes a turn for new mum
"I sold most of my dogs and I have just had to simplify things for now."
Connection and sustainability themes at Wanaka A&P Show
"Our Place" exhibition will include a bike which makes juice as the rider pedals.
Interest grows in Central Otago Merino Junior Judging Day
Organisers delighted with entry numbers for 2021 competition at Earnscleugh Station.
From Chicago to Middlemarch: 'I'm loving life here'
Chicagoan Michelle Tisdall is helping to organise the upcoming Strath Taieri A&P Show.
Extreme weather events predicted for Otago in long term
Climate change puts the region at risk of more intense rainfall, drought and extreme heat.
Otago farmer frustrated by wintering shed consent process
Fred Doherty just wants to build a shed to keep his cattle warm and dry.
Sun shines on Paddock Golf tournament
Fewer entries to Paddock Golf tournament to stick to alert level restrictions.
'We're mourning': Farmers disappointed at sale of well-loved pub
Clarks Junction Hotel had a colourful history of more than 150 years.
Sam Hodsell wins Otago/Southland Young Farmer final
The 50/50 sharemilker took out the top spot with a knockout score of 512 points.
Environment Court to decide fate of water permits in Otago
The future of water rights in Otago is headed to court this morning.
'Shaggy swamp monster' loses 16kg fleece
The sheep had been roaming around Scroggs Hill for at least two years.
Salmon no-show: 200 unlucky entrants at fishing competition
The competition prizes totalled $10,000 but no-one caught a salmon.
Farming family's diverse and flexible approach pays off
Steve and Vicki Sanders encourage their children to have interests outside the farm.