'Great little bantam' pipped at the post
The brightest bantams were tried and tested at the 'Oamaru Chook Show'.
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Go West Coast truck convoy will be part of mining protest
A protest on the West Coast this weekend will include a large procession of trucks.
Horticulture farms buck rural property price trend
Although farm sales are down, horticulture farm sales are rising according to the REINZ.
Fourth successive drop in dairy trade auction
Tensions between US and China may be behind the decline in the global dairy trade auction.
Infometrics: Rural NZ seen driving economy
NZs provincial economies are poised to drive economy growth, says Infometrics chief.
Technology improving food, visiting professor says
Belgian food scientist Prof Hendrickx is being hosted by the University of Otago.
Apply for development cash, Southland told
Time to apply for funding, says Development Minister Shane Jones. The money is waiting.
Lindis Ranger to takes his shot in cowboy action shooting
The Lindis Ranger will be tackling the best in a Cowboy action shooting competition.
Oceana involved in Blackwater gold mine exploration
The historic Blackwater gold mine is the focus of what could become a $500m redevelopment.
Regional 'catch-up' to Auckland tests capacity
NZ regions are playing catch-up with Auckland and capacity constraints are already evident
Central Otago Lakes property still least-affordable
Central Otago Lakes remains the least-affordable region in the country.
Warm weather puts 2018 grape harvest up 15 per cent in Central Otago
The weather for this year's Central Otago wine vintage was the warmest since 1956.
Community Outreach staff sought for velvetleaf scheme
Staff are needed for a Community Outreach programme to manage velvetleaf.
Romney breeders reminisce about sheep industry
Romney sheep have been a crucial part in shaping the NZ farm industry.
Workers talk issues at Wool Classers Association field day
The NZ Wool Classers Association field day at Omakau last week. brought up several issues.
Waimumu to go to the dogs at Southern Field Days
Man and dog are set to transform the Southern Field Days in Waimumu next month.
Clinton's Lions Club Winter feed competition raises $90,000
More than $90,000 was raised from the Clinton Lions Club's winter feed competition.
Road transport conference in September
The Road Transport Forum's (RTF) annual conference is coming to Dunedin.
FMG Farmer of the Year prizes worth fighting for
The prizes for FMG Farmer of the Year get better each year, say organisers.
Young Winemaker of the Year winner to proud to fly Central flag
A Central Otago Young Winemaker of the Year has already had a long career in the business.
Rural Contractors New Zealand elects new president
David Kean, of Centre Bush, has been elected Rural Contractors New Zealand president.
Queenstown cottage sells for $3m
A Queenstown cottage that has been owned by the same family for 75 years has sold for $3m.
Wanaka's Akito Wine wins Sustainability Trophy in London
Akitu Wines won the 2018 Sustainability Trophy for the second time in three years.
MPI Wool summit to seek to offer answers for future
A wool summit aims to offer innovative solutions for the future of the wool industry.
Red Meat Profit Partnership shares knowledge with farmers
A Dunback couple joined an Otago-based Red Meat Profit Partnership to share knowledge.
Young Farmers involvement ultimate win-win for Clinton woman
Emma Sutherland has made excellence in farming her life's work. And she's reaping rewards.
First time hunter at home in the Waitaki Hills
First-time hunter John Shaw has just spent a magical three days in the Waitaki hills.
Southland farmer Brooke Flett country girl at heart
Southland woman Brooke Flett has a passion for farming cows.
Balclutha man rescued after silo fall
A man who fell into a grain silo in Balclutha is lucky it was empty, say firefighters.
Mt Allan flood debris: 'It's just been a nightmare'
Residents of Mt Allan properties left practically inaccessible since flooding last year.
a2 expects more than $1b in 2019 sales
a2 Milk has released a 2019 forecast, with sales expected to reach $1 billion.
Worker suffers serious injuries falling into silo
Reports a man is trapped in a grain silo in South Otago.
Water secured for aquifer recharge in Ashburton
Ashburton's managed aquifer recharge has a secure source of consented water until 2021.
Farm ownership: many routes available, work key
Farm ownership is never easy, but with hard work and determination, it is possible.