Decision made on fate of defunct Gore meat plant
Blue Sky Meats has decided to sell its non-operational Gore plant.
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Central Otago's young winemakers battling it out
The fourth annual Central Otago young winemakers competition will be held today.
New national standards for organic sector
National regulatory standards for the organic industry are to be launched this year.
Tough questions about 'M. bovis' raised by farmers at Winton meeting
A meeting to discuss impact of mycoplasma bovis has raised some tough questions for MPI.
MPI response director fronts at Winton meeting
MPI response director Geoff Gwyn has fronted a meeting about mycoplasma bovis.
Fumigant use research under way at PFR base in Clyde
Research into the use of Vapormate is underway at Plant and Food Research's Clyde base.
Biodynamic forum held in Wanaka and Clyde
Maori star lore, the winter solstice and water were discussed at the Biodynamic forum.
Deer Technology Expo showcases industry technology
The Deer Technology Expo has showcased new innovations for the industry.
A strong bull-selling season in Southland and Otago
Prices are up and bull breeders are happy following a successful selling season.
Central Otago farmers: Loyalty key to happy lifetime
Southern Rural Life is asking its readers to tell us what tips make their lives easier.
Honey production 'fickle' in some South Island areas
Many South Island beekeepers have had a mixed year due to weather and market conditions.
NZSki says wetland not destroyed by work
NZSKI has fired back at claims work at the Remarkables has destroyed a protected wetland.
Familiar faces to contest FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Two familiar faces will battle it out at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.
AgriKids go with Gangster Goats presentation
The Gangster Goats will compete at the AgriKids NZ competition that begins tomorrow.
'Big change' paying off for Roxburgh cherry orchard
Two former Aucklanders have no regrets tackling a cherry orchard in Central Otago.
Opinion: Rural women and empathy essential to farm life
COMMENT: Women play a critical role in a healthy rural lifestyle in the South Island.
'Fundraising machine' dies aged 89
Wife and mother the home and farm power source behind successful business.
Climbers rescued from Remarkables after social media post
Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.
Anti-dairy activists arrested: Construction to continue
Some activists had locked themselves onto construction machinery.
Sir Alan concerned over Remarkables skifield wetland destruction
A Dunedin knight is supporting action against a proposed Remarkables skifield extension.
Waitaki hunter's death from cardiac event
Russell Brown was hunting alone when he went missing.
Otago councillors veto anti-1080 motion
Notice of motion to support policy opposing use of 1080 declined.
Loss of wool training organisation keenly felt
Federated Farmers say demise of Te Ako Wools is a "significant blow" for the wool industry
Group split on how to deal with Mycoplasma bovis
An independent Technical Advisory Group split on whether eradication will work.
Mycoplasma bovis: 'It can't be farmer against farmer'
The rural sector must work together to fight Mycoplasma bovis.
North Otago Fed Farmers section president has plans
Jared Ross is new chairman of North Otago Federated Farmers dairy section.
Rabbit virus effects being seen
Rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus released in Canterbury/ Otago seems to be taking effect.
Possum punch: Pest control or is this animal cruelty?
His punch sends the possum flying through the air - but is this "pest control"?
Mycoplasma bovis concerns aired at MPI meeting
A woman in the audience said she thought the ministry was "struggling."
200 sheep stolen from South Otago farm
Nearly $30,000 stock taken in "the biggest rustling in some time".
NZ Whisky Company plans for a $3m distillery fall through
The New Zealand Whisky Company's plans to develop a $3 million distillery fall through.
Overseas forestry investment rules to change
Overseas investment rules in New Zealand's forests are changing.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Generation Next workshops for farmers underway
A group of 20 farmers started Generation Next last week with support from Beef + Lamb NZ.