Ranfurly farmer Dawn Sangster elected to Farmlands board
There is a new member on the Farmlands board of directors.
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NZ Agricultural show wool sale well attended
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Farmer tells hearing of importance of irrigation in Lindis catchment
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Big year for young Bannockburn viticulturalist
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Central Otago 'huge' frost could have been dire for wine makers
Central Otago wine makers are looking forward to a good season.
North Otago Irrigation Company focus now on selling shares
North Otago Irrigation Company is now in a position to sell $15 million of shares.
Terrence School visit to Omakau dairy farms goes over a treat
A group of Terrence school students got up close and personal with Omakau dairy farms.
Farming couple keeps calf-handling day alive
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Temuka WI takes top honours at Ashburton A&P Show
The Mid Canterbury Federation, Temuka have won top honours at the Ashburton show.
Clydevale Farming expo gone for good
The Clydevale Farming Expo has been cancelled because of lack of interest.
Environment Southland wins excellence in biosecurity award
Environment Southland has taken top honours in the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
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Emergency services offer tips to prevent tractor fires
Recent tractor fires have led experts to offer tips for prevention.
NZ wineries could learn from US: analyst
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Countdown chooses pork from Canterbury
Countdown is now sourcing free farmed Canterbury pork.
North Otago meat processing plants 'flat out'
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Frugal Northland farmer shines at Dairy Women's Network event in Gore
A Northland farmer has shared her money-saving tips at the Dairy Women's Network in Gore.
NZ Dairy Collaborative canning operation seeks staff
A dairy canning company in Ashburton needs more staff.
Mid Canterbury Vintage machinery has new home at last
The Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club has a new premises in Ashburton.
Ex-ORC manager backs irrigators on water appeal
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Young Farmer of the Year decider at Otago show
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