The CountryReport shows swell in demand for irrigation in North OtagoCompany's report to Waitaki District Council shows strong demand for irrigation.07 Jul 03:37 AM
The CountryStrath Taieri - the new food bowl of Dunedin?Strath Taieri Irrigation Co. believes the traditional farming district could diversify.07 Jul 12:23 AM
The CountryChicken virus in NZ blocking exports to Australia until 2021NZ poultry import halt will result in about $60m in lost trade annually.05 Jul 09:14 PM
The CountryFears township could be 'shut down' without urgent actionWaipori Falls residents concerned over the township's ageing infrastructure.01 Jul 10:17 PM
The CountryMeat the Need: North Otago farmers donate to charityKate Faulks is among the first in NZ to contribute to a new meat donation service.30 Jun 10:45 PM
The CountryNew cod limits criticised by Otago fishersA traffic light system replaces the southeast coast's 30-fish bag limit,28 Jun 07:46 PM
The CountryOtago dairy cow named Valden Cow of the Year"We affectionately call her 'The General' because of her no-nonsense attitude".26 Jun 01:45 AM
The CountryRegenerative farmers enjoying greener pasturesHamish Bielski says his farm business is already showing clear productivity gains.24 Jun 02:15 AM
The CountryBrutal cold forces Southerners to scrape ice off their cars - and cowsThe coldest spot in Otago and Southland was Wedderburn, which recorded -7.8 degC.22 Jun 08:41 PM
The CountryFrench couple find work at Central Otago worm farmJulien Ferrero and Lucie Kervazo are not afraid to work with tigers — tiger worms that is.16 Jun 04:10 AM
The CountryPork programme win-win for farmers, whānau"There's been a lot of 'wow, we haven't been able to afford pork in years'."14 Jun 08:42 PM
The CountryColdest June morning in five years: Otago town shivers at -12.3CMiddlemarch has registered New Zealand's coldest June temperature since 2015.13 Jun 06:30 PM
The CountryVanuatuan seasonal workers stranded in Central OtagoMore than 700 Vanuatuan seasonal workers left stranded by Covid-19 border closures.10 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryFarmer group aims for 150 per cent lambingThe Hogget 150 group has nine farmer members from throughout the southern region.09 Jun 11:28 PM
The CountryQueen's Birthday Honour for Palmerston ploughmanNoel Sheat received the Honour for his services to ploughing and the community.09 Jun 10:15 PM
The CountryTwo cases referred to Otago Southland winter grazing groupIntervention groups to monitor winter grazing practices after issues raised last year.09 Jun 09:00 PM
The CountryMoving Day: Cows shifted calmly using horses"It really was an amazing day, there was no stress for the cows or us".09 Jun 08:44 PM
The CountryEarnscleugh Sale: Angus Bull top price $15,000Earnscleugh Station's 35th annual bull sale last week was $15,000.09 Jun 08:33 PM
The CountryDamien O'Connor visits TelfordO'Connor described the educational facility as a "potentially huge asset" for NZ farming.05 Jun 04:31 AM
The CountryWeather stays fine for Otago sharemilkers' moveMatt and Ella King were part of Moving Day, a mass migration of dairy farmers.01 Jun 09:50 PM
The CountryOtago/Southland duck-shooters anticipate superior seasonThe 2020 duck-shooting season is set to be the best in years in Southland and Otago.26 May 07:00 PM
The CountryMore Southland women shooting ducksThe number of women involved in duck shooting has increased in recent years.26 May 02:45 AM
The CountryFarm ownership a long-term goal for JakebJakeb Lawson has been working in the dairy industry since he was about 13.22 May 05:30 PM
The CountryYoung farmer keen to get people into the dairy sectorJosh Cochrane has wanted to be a dairy farmer for as long as he can remember.19 May 11:45 PM
The CountryCovid 19 coronavirus: Returns from southern logging improvingThe industry started operations again when the country moved to Alert Level 3.19 May 11:15 PM
The CountryClutha Mayor calls on farmers to return unneeded subsidySome farmers have a "moral responsibility" to refund Covid-19 wage subsidies.19 May 11:00 PM
The CountryCommunity work for shooting kererū'It's just a bloody pigeon,' shooter's mother says. 'I don't care what you call it.'13 May 07:02 PM
The CountryFarmers urged to secure winter feedFarmers should have feed budgets for the next season,not just the next month says DairyNZ.13 May 04:00 AM
The CountryRunning high country farm easier without trampers, climbers, walkers, touristsLockdown meant fewer visitors to sheep and beef farm stationed next to a national park.12 May 11:00 PM
The CountryFarming family's efforts help secure reserve status for wetlandManiototo family is protecting the largest remaining scroll plain wetland in NZ.12 May 03:00 AM
The CountryBallance Farm Environment awards: Otago regional supreme winners announcedOmakau farmers Ben and Anna Gillespie were announced online last night.07 May 12:27 AM
The CountryQuiet streets, but orchard work continues in Central Otago"We have everything in place now but the first couple of weeks were quite challenging".05 May 03:45 AM
The CountrySnowy cold spell set to peter out in Otago, SouthlandCold temperatures expected to linger until tomorrow, when they would begin to rise.14 Apr 09:00 PM
