Frost dries out vegetation so farmers should stay vigilant when burning off during winter.

Cromwell orchards would be ''irreversibly impacted'' if plan change 13 was granted.

Environmental work an excellent way for farmers to get to know the community.

Someone is vandalising pest-traps on hills above Arrowtown.

No Ministry of Education confirmation about Telford's future beyond the end of the year.

Cracking southern autumn bull season with buyers chasing quality bulls across all breeds.

The Alexandra-based members of Swiss woolhandling/shearing team have arrived in France.

So far, 1125 claims for compensation had been received by MPI.

A huge range of items will be auctioned as part of Higgins The Great Ball fundraising.

Health and safety is all part of the job for Young Farmer grand finalist Alan Harvey.

Neil McCrostie sold Romney ram for $45,000 in 1992 - a world record price to this day.

A man has been arrested and charged with cruelty to an animal.

Hawea Flat ground in "perfect condition" - the only thing missing was a bit of sunshine.

Science for Technological Innovation team researching how farms could save on power costs.

A "disappointed'' council will have to reassess its options after no funding in Budget.

Project on hold because of uncertainty over broader water issues facing Central Otago.

Earl and Bernadine Attfield won two trophies at Otago Merino Association awards.

Fiordland Deer Industry Environment Group is the first in the southern region.

"We've seen yields down across fodder beet, swede and kale this year".

After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.

Cromwell-based company VinPro Ltd have a fenced area on site for workers' dogs.

Battle with rabbits in the regions is adding a unique series of hazards to a golf course.

Stephanie Tweed is the first woman to win a national title at NZ Sheepdog Trial Champs.

Oceania Dairy has a free bus service for workers commuting from Timaru and Oamaru.

Otago Merino Association's annual awards function held in Alexandra last week.

"We know cherries from Central Otago deliver high returns on the global market."

It was third time lucky for an orchard compliance manager Ellen Watt.

Vets said injuries were rare and "would cause severe pain and suffering to the animals".

Mum praises midwife as 10-pound baby Levi arrives before they made it to hospital.

Two cows died after being hit by a car near Dunback last night.