The CountryOtago farmers discuss eradication of Bovine TbBovine Tb has affected both cattle and wildlife in Strath Taieri for more than 30 years.04 Sep 02:45 AM
The CountrySheep winter grazing research project beginsProject to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".04 Sep 01:30 AM
The CountryCall for funding to train shearers and woolhandlersTraining funding would mean additional opportunities and more people entering industry.04 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryCourse is shear happiness for young women''It is an art and not as easy as it looks, but it is very rewarding'.'03 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryChicken virus suspected on Otago farmPoultry virus, Infectious Bursal Disease Virus type 1, possibly found in Otago egg farm.03 Sep 04:44 AM
The CountryDeveloper fined $42.5k over discharge into Clutha RiverThe discharge, stretching about 500m along the river, was visible for about two days.03 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryWater plan change prompts dire forecast for Canterbury farmersChange proposes two-step cutback for irrigators on tributaries of the Opihi catchment.01 Sep 11:00 PM
The CountryOtago wine estate development plans confirmedA $200m boutique vineyard estate in Cromwell is set to woo potential buyers.01 Sep 09:10 AM
The CountryQuad bike rider hit by a truckThe rider had moderate head injuries and was taken to hospital.30 Aug 01:44 AM
The CountryControversial irrigation pipe has legal consentNew irrigation pipe near Kurow called an eyesore by motorists but has consent to be there.27 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryOngoing coarse-gravel punctures 'infuriating'Clutha drivers have expressed "fury'' over apparent council inaction.26 Aug 10:15 PM
The CountryRural rubbish transport a 'ludicrous' wasteEast Otago farmer Hamish Carswell wants to start a conversation about waste.26 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryHundreds gather for vintage machinery auctionMany came to marvel at the extensive collection of Massey Ferguson tractors.26 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryNo big fans: Residents back family over turbines noise complaintThose angry and upset about turbine noise blamed lack of council regulations for issue.25 Aug 11:50 PM
The CountryTreasure trove of vintage farm machinery on offerDeceased estate of long-standing Massey Ferguson collector to be auctioned near Milton.21 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryOrchard turbines puts wind up rural familyFamily say they may be forced from their home.21 Aug 10:15 PM
The Country'Widespread support' for deer industry's advance partiesAPs set up to help deer farmers achieve personal & business goals by farming deer well.20 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryTrout removed to protect galaxiid speciesBignose & longjaw galaxiids only found in Mackenzie Basin protected from introduced trout.20 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountrySupport for Milburn logging terminalDunedin businessman and city councillor Doug Hall is backing new Milburn logging terminal.20 Aug 12:45 AM
The CountryWinter grazing taskforce members announcedThe 10-member taskforce includes environmentalist Angus Robson.19 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountrySouth Canterbury inferno: 'Nothing I could do'Firefighters and helicopters called in after controlled burn-off got out of control.14 Aug 12:15 AM
The CountryMultiple wallaby sightings in Otago causing concernORC's North Otago environmental officer Simon Stevenson on wallaby management.13 Aug 10:30 PM
The CountryMassive Pigeon Valley blaze ruled accidentalThe Pigeon Valley fire burned around 2300ha of commercial plantation forest.13 Aug 03:14 AM
The CountryIs this the biggest trout from Lake Wanaka?"Every few years someone catches a biggie over 4.5kg, but not over 10kg".12 Aug 09:31 PM
The CountryComment: Telford's brighter futureComment: Govt's funding boost for Telford farm keeps this valuable training centre alive.12 Aug 09:30 PM
The CountryCow virtual fence trials encouraging: PāmuPāmu Farms has been trialling "e-Shepherd" cattle collars at Waipori Station this year.09 Aug 03:15 AM
The CountryWarning for Lake Waihola whitebaitersWoman who sliced leg on submerged metal says deep wound still healing four months on.06 Aug 09:45 PM
The CountryAngus bull worth $10,000 shot deadPolice said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.06 Aug 08:45 PM
The CountryPlans to expand dairy farm school into Oamaru"I have no doubt that such a school will be embraced by local farmers and businesses".06 Aug 03:45 AM
The CountryNgāi Tahu, Otago Fish & Game partnership formalised"We are both intensely interested in protecting the natural character of waterways".05 Aug 03:03 AM
The CountryPie's the limit for award-winning bakerWanaka bakery won a swathe of awards at the recent Bakels Supreme Pie Awards.05 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryApp will help consumers choose wines wiselyWine inMind allows people to learn how to taste wine in a simple but consistent way.04 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryDairy farmer fined $40,000 after effluent runs into Pomahaka RiverGreen discharge was seen entering the water, affecting clarity of river and its tributary.04 Aug 10:15 PM
The CountryRook sightings cause ORC to keep 'open mind' about populationRooks can inflict thousands of dollars' of damage to Otago's grain and new grass crops.29 Jul 04:00 AM
