Change a constant in 50-year career in rural sector
With more than 50 years work in the rural sector, Andrew Welsh said farming is in his DNA.
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Otago winemaker wins industry leadership award
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An Invercargill man has published a novel in the US.
Doc criticised as gold diggings 'ruin' Central Otago
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Mt Difficulty Wines sale approved by OIO
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Owner left 'terrified' after horse clipped by car
Horse left with 15cm deep gash in chest after panicking and striking metal fence.
Youth on show at Outram rodeo
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Telford spared: SIT given one year of funding
Cautious optimism over a year-long lifeline for Balclutha farm institute Telford.
Bluff Oyster festival sellout expected
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Mt Difficulty consent allows for 80-seat restaurant
Mt Difficulty has been granted funding for an extension.
Horses lead the way at East Otago Show
Horses brought in the crowds at the East Otago Show.
QEII National Trust covenanters gather in Central Otago
The QEII National Trust has one proud staff member.
New Golden Shears judge 'honoured to be asked'
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Otago farmers increasingly adopting 'fertigation'
The new way of applying fertiliser is cited as having environmental benefits.
Warning on Lindis River minimum flow levels
Minimum flow suggestion ''will cause some farmers to have to exit their farms.''
Green light for Wooing Tree development
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Lake Hayes water warning in place
Lake Hayes water supply is showing signs of E. Coli bacteria.
Environment Court adjourns on Lindis appeal
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Milton woolhandler aiming to go 'all out' at champs
Otago Shearing and Woolhandling Championships are coming to Balclutha.
Opinion: Rivers rise and fall but fishing fine
Central Otago waterways are looking good for fishing at the moment.
All welcome at East Otago Show
''We need to see integration of town and country - that's what the plan is.''
Farmarama exhibitors urged to book soon
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'Flatlining' rivers risk to Otago aquatic life
Fish & Game said the Lindis River has ''artificially depressed flows for long periods.''
Extra grazing slows start to meat season
Good grass growth has dominated the season for central South Island meat processors.
Stock-truck trailer rolls in North Otago
Emergency services called to North Otago after trailer attached to a stock truck rolled.
Telford staff work to lift spirits in uncertainty
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$15m Central Otago cherry project announced
Hortinvest seeking investors for $15.5million orchard project at Mt Pisa, near Cromwell.