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Timaru poultry show 'an absolute blast'
The Timaru Poultry Pigeon and Cage Bird Club's annual show returned on May 19 and 20.
Morven farmer provides advice for coping with Mycoplasma bovis
A Morven farmer whose herd contracted M. Bovis urges farmers to stay positive.
National Golden Fleece Competition coming to Tarras
133 of the best sheep, goat and alpaca fleeces in NZ will be judged in Tarras today.
Mycoplasma bovis puts Canterbury dairy farmer's life in turmoil
A Canterbury farmer believes mycoplasma bovis should be managed, not culled.
Damien O'Connor calls for review of Biosecurity Act after Mycoplasma Bovis outbreak
Damien O'Connor believes the Biosecurity Act needs a comprehensive review.
Trespassers frustrate Middlemarch farmer
A Middlemarch farmer is frustrated that people keep trespassing on his property.
Farmer affected by M. bovis backs eradication
Ben Walling believes phased eradication of the disease is the best bet.
Otago Great Easter Bunny Hunt postponed for the year
The Great Easter Bunny Hunt will not take place this year.
Middlemarch diatomite mine could create 100 jobs
A multimillion-dollar project to restart a diatomite mine could make 100 jobs.
American businessman wants a Wanaka horse farm
An American businessman hopes to build an exclusive horse farm in Wanaka.
Deer industry environmental code released
A deer Industry Environmental Management Code of Practice has been launched
Duntroon dairy farmer wins fodder beet competition
Duntroon dairy farmer Geoff Keeling has won recognition for his fodder beet crop.
Dunedin's Mastaplex land distribution deal for Mastatest
Mastaplex has secured a national distribution partnership for bovine Mastatest.
Oamaru Intermediate School pupils get taste of farming life
Oamaru Intermediate School visited Fraser Farm, at Waitaki Boys' High School last week.
Cromwell orchardist wins Central Otago grower of Year
Hamish Darling (21) has won the Central Otago Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition.
Taieri District Pig Hunting Club enthusiasts land 68kg boar
A pig-hunting competition on the Taieri went off with a bang at the weekend.
Infected farm's use of distant vet concerns
Farm at centre of M. bovis outbreak was using a vet clinic about 1600km away.
Yet more families apply for Century Farms Awards
Rural awards ceremony established to celebrate farming history set for a continued future.
No charges for officer who tasered goat 13 times
Documentation has shed light on the circumstances surrounding cop's decision.
Clinton Young Farmers ready to have a ball
Clinton Young Farmers are dressing to the nines for the Black & Gold Community Ball.
Passion wins Rural Ambassador award for Thornbury farmer
Fourth generation dairy farmer Brooke Flett is passionate about all things agriculture.
Mycoplasma bovis decision to be made next week
A decision on what to do about mycoplasma bovis will be made next week.
Environment Southland discusses water and land plan
Farmers questioned Environment Southland about the Southland Water and Land Plan recently.
Farmstrong survey assesses health of NZ's farming women
Farmstrong is asking women to complete a survey about their health and social connections.
Forestry National Environmental Standards launch
New National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry launched on May 1st.
Invercargill dairy trainee's progress rewarded
Simone Smail has won the 2018 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year award.
Opinion: Stop culling cows with mycoplasma bovis
Opinion: Mycoplasma bovis should be treated, not culled.
Olive Press: Getting the good oil in Central Otago
Central Otago has seen bumper olive growth this season.
Kanadale Farm conversion wins Southland Ballance award
Kanadale Farm has been crowned Southland Ballance Farm Environment Award supreme winner.
Farmer's determination pays off
A South Otago sheep farmer has been rewarded for hard working, sustainable living.
Frank Griffin: Alternative foods show change needed for farmers
Emeritus Prof Frank Griffin sees alternative foods as a "wake up'' call for conventions.
New ORC CEO wants council and farmers to work together
Otago Regional Council CEO hopes farmers can work together in the Otago community.
New president for Otago Federated Farmers
Simon Davies has been named as the new president of Otago Federated Farmers.