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Ninety seven A&P shows beckon NZRAS president
The president of the Royal Agricultural Society has 97 shows to look forward to this year.
Gore A&P carcass competition leaders pipped at the post
A couple of Glenham farmers have taken out the carcass competition at the Gore A&P Show.
Dairy Women's Network discuss benefits of monitoring stock
The Dairy Women's Network have been promoting moves towards cattle monitoring.
MPI dishes out sustainable farming funding
Southern Dairy Hub Farmer Reference Group have received substantial funds from MPI.
AB Limeworks adds dairying to the list
AB Lime will be venturing into dairying to use surplus land.
Otago foresters warn public of extreme fire risk
Members of the public entering Otago forests without permits are endangering themselves.
Waitaki District Council moves to gauge extent of contamination at landfill sites
Two landfill sites in Oamaru have shown high levels of arsenic, copper, zinc and lead.
Stabbed 40 times: Miniature horse dies after five-hour surgery
A miniature horse stabbed 41 times in a vicious attack in Waitati has died.
Albert Town Bridge on 'shaky ground'
The Albert Town bridge is an earthquake risk, says a local community group.
Miniature horse stabbed over 40 times in vicious attack
The incident took place in a Waitati paddock at midnight on Sunday.
Otago/Southland Young Farmer of the Year named
Wyndham sheep and beef farmer Matt McRae took out the title in Milton on Saturday.
Cheers to Beers and Wine Festival big hit in Oamaru
The sun shone brightly at the inaugural Cheers to Beers and Wine Festival in Oamaru.
High country tenure changes proposed
Proposed changes to lease hold property in the South Island concern farmers.
Crowds come from far and wide to enjoy Central Otago A&P Show
The Otago A&P Show brought out the crowds this summer.
The surprising secrets in Tautuku forest
The Tautuku Restoration Project has been quietly ticking along since June 2016.
Nicky Hyslop seeks Beef + Lamb NZ board position
Irrigation NZ stalwart Nicky Hyslop is looking for a new role with Beef + Lamb NZ.
Would-be dog rescuers swept down Kawarau River
The men were rescued by private rafters an hour after being swept 1 km downstream.
Otago young farmers lay claim to two NZ Young Farmers titles
Otago is the home of three national NZ Young Farmers champions.
New container vessels at Port Chalmers prompt noise assessments
Noisy ships are causing headaches for Port Chalmers residents.
Skellerup records record half year profit of $13.4m
Rubber product manufacturer Skellerup has had a profitable year.
Federated Farmers: Support for wool levy comes with proviso
Federated Farmers will support a wool levy if it supports potential price impacts.
Maintenance affects Bluff's South Port
South Port at Bluff is predicting a 10% downturn in revenue.
St Bathans historic hideaway still calls artist back
A historic cottage in St Bathans still attracts attention from tourists.
Farmer opens paddock next to Roys Peak car park
The view from Roys Peak is becoming dangerous for tourists, due to lack of parks.
Tractor sales on the rise in the South Island
Farm machinery sales had a good year in 2018 throughout the South Island.
Southland farmers 'M. bovis' veterans, now advocates for Nait
Nait should be a priority for every farmer, say Southland farming advocates.
Job losses for VetEnt Tb testers in Canterbury
VetEnt Tb testers in Canterbury are facing job loss due to a lost contract.
Kiwi Free Range poultry farm at full capacity in Ashburton
A new poultry farm in Ashburton has already hit full capacity.
Port of Tauranga growth not reflected in earnings - Broker
Port of Tauranga earnings are thought to be higher than estimated.
Extraordinary season for hay baleage contractors in Central Otago, Wanaka
Hay baleage has had a fantastic season in Central Otago and Southland.
Potential of deer milk-derived cosmetics excites developer
Deer milk has great potential to be the next big thing, say producers.
Trophy winners true wool advocates at Gore A&P Show
Wool is the way of the future, says a winning wool advocate in Gore.