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Red Meat Profit Partnership action groups tackle issues from pasture to farm succession.
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Win proves Central Otago wines can age gracefully
Wild Earth Wines' enjoyed success at the Royal Easter Show Wine Awards.
Working with farmers 'makes' the job for Otago vet
Large animal vet says her job is really about working with farmers.
Field day to focus on career options
Field day for high school and polytechnic students to show opportunities in agriculture.
Otago/Southland Ballance Farm Awards finalists named
Otago/Southland finalists for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have been announced.
Quad-bike tragedy: 2 dead, group had no permission for trip in 'dangerous country'
'They didn't ask permission and we knew nothing about it,' says station owner.
Two dead in quad bike tour crash
The crash happened in the Kakanui Ranges, east of Ranfurly.
Central Otago effluent disposal site moved
Stock effluent disposal site moved to Tarras after pressure from Central Otago's mayor.
Otago gun users react to assault rifle ban
Mixed responses from Otago gun users over ban of MSSA and assault rifles.
Central Otago effluent disposal site a 'stupid idea'
Mayor takes Otago Regional Council to task over planned site for effluent disposal.
Dairy farmer uses sunflowers to regenerate soil
Pasture mix trial includes sunflowers as a method of soil regeneration.
Family farm self-sufficient
Barb Peel reckons her Raes Junction farm could survive Armageddon.
Spirits high at Peter Lyon Shearing reunion
Peter Lyon Shearing celebrated a reunion in Alexandra.
Sweet venture The Honey Shop opens in Allanton
A new honey shop has been a hive of activity since opening in Dunedin this year.
Gumboot throwing: Fowler puts his sole into competition
A Dunedin gumboot throwing champ has seen success at the NZ Rural Games.
Rabobank head strongly linked with land, South
Rabobank New Zealand chief executive Todd Charteris has strong farming roots.
Pike River: Bernie Monk denies split from group
Pike River families spokesman Bernie Monk denies splitting from group.
Opinion: Riches mean choosing where to go the hardest call
If conditions remain settled, autumn can provide some of the best fishing of the season.
Opinion: When country comes to town at the A&P Show
Country has been to town at the recent A&P Shows - and the shows get bigger.
Three southerners among forest win Nga Karahipi Uru Rakau scholarships
Three Southern tertiary students have won an inaugural forestry scholarship.
North Otago farmers enlist help to find source of phosphate in water
Noslam asks hydrologists to find source of Waiareka Creek catchment's phosphate levels.
Praise for Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club's new premises
Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club has opened brand new premises.
ApiNZ: Bee health still priority despite vote outcome
Apiculture New Zealand will continue to focus on bee health for future direction.
Ettrick packhouse upgrades technology but retains staff
Ettrick packhouse has had a technology upgrade.
Rangiora High School pupil 'stunned' after winning FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year
A Rangiora High School student has won FMG Junior Young Farmer of the Year.
Angus leader learns from GenAngus Future Leaders conference
Farming is not just about profit say future angus leaders at a recent conference.
Wapiti Stud owner: Selecting deer for resistance vital
Selecting the right deer vital to success says Tikana Wapiti Stud owner Dave Lawrence.
Angus cow with calf takes supreme title at Wanaka A&P Show
An angus cow has been judged Mainland Minerals' Supreme Beef Breed at Wanaka A&P Show.
Woolhandling: Karauria adds national award to achievements
Pagan Karauria is making a name for herself in the woolhandling world.
Alexandra Blossom festival in 'very sound financial position'
The Alexandra Blossom Festival has reported a record operating surplus for the 2018 event.
Scholar to research agri-food sector labour shortages
Emma Subtil's research will be on the cause of labour shortages in the agri-food sector.
Salmon not biting in Otago
Nearly 200 anglers took part in competition, but only six fish were caught.
Wanaka show: Record entries for terrier race
The terrier race is always a highlight of the Wanaka A&P show.
South Westland fishing videos attracting boaties to town
An influx of boaties in South Westland have been inspired by fishing videos.