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Farmer lingo keeps Uruguay Ag students on toes
''When we first came here farmers spoke so fast and we didn't understand anything.''
Call for mental health report outcomes to apply to all
The Mental Health Foundation wants more focus on rural communities.
Waiau's quake-stricken woolshed reopens
Waiau has marked some milestones in its recovery from the November 2016 earthquake.
ORC: Be careful with baleage after floods, farmers told
Farmers should move baleage from flood plains to higher ground, say experts.
Valli Vineyards winemaker 'humbled' to be selected for award
A Central Otago winemaker has been selected for a prestigious award.
Outcomes should be rural proofed, RWNZ says
Rural Women NZ want to see a focus on mental health in farming communities.
Wool industry gets behind Taratahi students
The wool industry is trying its best to support education in agriculture.
North Otago Jersey Benne potato harvest begins
New potatoes are being harvested in North Otago.
Origin labelling law seen as positive move
A bill has passed that tells people the origin of their food products on the label.
Waimate strawberries ripe for picking
Strawberry punnets filled up at the Waimate Strawberry Fare.
Cattle shipment third of year at PrimePort Timaru
It has been a quiet year for cattle exports, with only three going out from NZ.
Pamu manager honoured in covenant
Pamu general manager Graeme Mulligan has been honoured with Mulligans Covenant.
Climate change tough issue for dairying
Climate change is a difficult subject to tackle for dairy farmers.
Southern Clams permitted to harvest in Otago
Southern Clams can now harvest cockles from the Otago Harbour.
Lawrence Gymkhana Club receives funding
The Lawrence Gymkhana Club has received a large chunk of funding.
DairyNZ: Labour market survey on
DairyNZ is carrying out a labour market survey in Southland and Canterbury.
Director getting word out from farmers affected by m.bovis
MPI's newly appointed director-general has been addressing farmers concerns about m.bovis.
Repair bill from Otago floods at least $500,000
Repair costs after the latest floods in Central Otago are skyrocketing.
DairyNZ leaders discuss sustainable farming
Time for dairy farmers to gather their courage to improve sustainability.
Inspirational focus in driving NZ Merino wool business honoured
New Zealand Merino Co has a superstar CEO.
Watch: No cows or cattle but A&P show 'wonderful'
No cattle at 153rd annual Tokomairiro A&P Show in Milton, but event still a success.
Central Otago orchard camping area gains approval
A camping area will be added to an orchard near Cromwell to cater to more tourists.
Grape, cherry growers competing for Central Otago land
Cherries and grapes are experiencing a boom in Central Otago.
Internship at AbacusBio 'very fortunate' for Dunedin student
Jack Keeys has no regrets when it comes to interning at AbacusBio.
Agri-Women's Development Trust: 'Just the beginning' for Escalator graduate
Escalator programme, directed by Agri-Women's Development Trust, has had 100 graduates.
Distinct flavour to Waitaki wine region
Waitaki District wines have been officially recognised as distinct blends by winemakers.
Kiwi wine newcomer brings its bottles to life with AR
Providore Wines is using augmented reality and an app to sell its wine.
Organic production standard Bill to be advanced
A national standard for organic production will be advanced as a Govt Bill next year.
Farmers ask if rabbit virus working
"A lot have a concern about whether it is working. No-one is 100 per cent sure."
Central Otago cherry growers' cheery outlook
Central Otago's unpredictable climate hasn't dampened the outlook of local cherry growers.
Couple distraught after new native plants stolen
''They're pretty low-life sort of people who would have done that.''
Southland's Aparima catchment improves
The Aparima Catchment is showing positive signs of water quality improvements.
Rural Women NZ give environmental role to Becks farmer
A farmer from Becks is now is Rural Women New Zealand's new environmental spokeswoman.