High country tenure changes proposed
Proposed changes to lease hold property in the South Island concern farmers.
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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.
New career opportunities at Farmers Conference
AGMARDT New Zealand Farmers Conference: Time for farmers to embrace the future.
NZ Young Farmers: Every point counts, fencing winner says
New Zealand Young Farmers have had young people lined up for multiple competitions.
New president continues family links to Kaikoura A&P Show
This year's Kaikoura A&P Show president came across funny family history connection.
Potato season in good heart across South Canterbury region
Potato harvests are likely to be strong this season.
The heat is on - again! Hot week forecast for many Kiwis
Hunua in Auckland forecast to swelter in region's hottest day of the year.
Rising star Brett Roberts shears to Balclutha clean sweep
Southland shearer Brett Roberts won the Otago Shears open final in Balclutha.
Watch: Farmers testing virtual fencing
Farm fences could be history as an Otago farm tests some cattle collars with a difference.
Access to water a problem for rural firefighters in Otago
Weston Volunteer Fire Brigade appeals for access to water on rural properties.
Hot competition at Otago shearing, woolhandling event
Temperatures topped 28degC at Otago Shearing and Woolhandling Championships.
Extra funding to help control invasive weed in Lake Dunstan
Funding of $210,000 to clear lagarosiphon was "good news" for users of Lake Dunstan.
Young people encouraged to join Elk and Wapiti Society
''The average age of deer farmers is not getting any younger.''
All go for Martha mine project in Waihi
Oceana Gold has received the green light for the Martha project in Waihi.
Fonterra's global dairy price lift best in two years
Fonterra milk prices are at the best in two years.