Southland's Aparima catchment improves
The Aparima Catchment is showing positive signs of water quality improvements.
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Rural Women NZ give environmental role to Becks farmer
A farmer from Becks is now is Rural Women New Zealand's new environmental spokeswoman.
Rural Women NZ stalwart steps down from board
A Rural Women NZ stalwart has stepped down from the board after almost 8 years.
M. bovis: Coming out the other side
Southland response progressing well due to strong adherence to protocols among farmers.
Dairy farm 'grazing coach' keen to help others
A Central Otago grazing coach wants to pass on her knowledge to dairy farmers.
Land & Water Science project to make research relevant
A Southland research group is hoping to make results relevant and practical for farmers.
Dryland plants show promise in Central Otago
Several dryland plants are showing promising results in Otago.
Ex-high country farmer launching poetry collection in Queenstown
A former high-country farmer is launching a poetry book in Queenstown.
Public keen to pick off graveyard pests in Invercargill
Southlanders have jumped at the chance to rid Invercargill of pests.
Rogue rabbit virus found in Central Otago
Concerns it could create immunity among the animals to the RHDV1 "K5" virus.
Breeders aim to take Southdown sheep 'to next level'
NZ breeding group focused on the future of the historic Southdown sheep.
Man dies after losing control of 4WD, plunging down 200m bluff
Man's family and friends found his body and the wreckage of the vehicle after a search.
Southland farmers 'stepping up' on compliance
Southland dairy farmers are following the rules of environmental compliance.
New NZ Grain and Seed exec goes back to her rural roots
Charlotte Connoley is the first woman elected to NZ Grain and Seed executive in 100 years.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Sheep, beef farmers 'doing more with less'
NZ is showing a record high lambing percentage, with kudos for farmers.
Opinion: Hell of high water means dam fishing only
It will take a while for rivers to drop in Otago after weeks of heavy rain.
Salmon skin DNA samples called for to analyse genes
Salmon DNA may be key to understand where the fish come from in Otago.
$140m Govt package announced for West Coast development
A $140million package for the West Coast has been announced.
Police warning to take steps to avoid crime in rural areas
Prevention is the key to reducing rural crime, say police.
Cattle likely source of E.coli in Waitaki aquifer
High E.coli readings have been detected at the Lower Waitaki Aquifier.
Te Kiteroa Lodge's farming past helping rural women
Te Kiteroa lodge near Waimate was once a Women's Division of Federated Farmers' rest-home
Applications sought for board-appointed SFF Co-op farmer director
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative needs a new farmer director.
Young Farmers Aorangi finalists revealed
Eight contestants ready for next year's Young Farmer of the Year Aorangi regional final.
Is it time to abandon this flood-hit settlement?
"At what point do we say that this community is in the wrong place?"
Women in Wine mark first birthday
The Women In Wine (WIW) group marked its first birthday and look forward to many more.
South Canterbury meat processors gearing up for season
South Canterbury's meat processing companies are ramping up for the season.
Farmers urged to be organised in case of Alpine Fault superquake
The Alpine fault is due for a shake - and farmers need to be ready.
New appointment at Canterbury Rural Support Trust
A rural life coach will take on a new challenge for the Mycoplasma bovis response.
Champion breeder fleeces the competition
North Canterbury farmer Jim Sidey back in the winner's circle at NZ Ag Show.
Torrential rain damages Central Otago fruit crops
''The strawberries were absolutely beautiful but are now pitted.''
Change of guard for Foundation for Arable Research
Foundation for Arable Research has had a change in leadership.
Otago wine industry offers variety of careers
The Central Otago wine industry offers careers and a change of pace to those who do it.
Cherries hit stands ahead of Christmas
Frog Rock Orchard is one of the first in the Teviot Valley to have cherries for sale.