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Fourth generation dairy farmer Brooke Flett is passionate about all things agriculture.
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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
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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.
Mycoplasma bovis: National MP calls for Government to end 'blame game'
Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker says Government should get on with the M. bovis response
Landcare Research: Rabbit virus result 'as expected'
ORC working with Landcare Research on why rabbit virus failed to meet expectations.
Geraldine High Technology Pathway Expo showcases career options
Pathway expos have been welcomed at an event at Geraldine High School.
Sefton Tug of war team seeks tight competition
Sefton Tug of war champs are looking for a strong new challenger to face them.
Federated Farmers: Mycoplasma bovis MPI response criticised
MPI has not been up for the job in response to mycoplasma bovis, say Federated Farmers.
Rabobank: Shortage pushing butter prices towards record highs
A global butter shortage has pushed prices to record highs.
Mycoplasma Bovis outbreak 'big knock' to farmer confidence
Farmer confidence has taken a few hits thanks to the outbreak of mycoplasma bovis.
Rain hampering Rangiora grower's efforts
This rainy season has been a tough one for growing fruit and vegetables in Rangiora.
Farmer claims K5 rabbit virus a failure
Cromwell farmer says the recently introduced K5 virus has been a failure.
Lincoln University farm sticking with grass after beet trial
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is sticking with grass this winter.
Environmental positives at Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Lincol University Dairy farm has achieved a positive environmental result.
Canterbury dairy cattle numbers buck trend
The number of dairy cattle in Canterbury continues to rise, against a national trend.
Farmers want stock and station industry regulation
Calls have been made for more regulation in the stock and station industry.
Biosecurity prevention better than cure for invasive weeds
Far is reminding arable farmers to get on board with biosecurity.
Role of rural rescues highlighted in Westpac Chopper Appeal
This year's Westpac Chopper Appeal is focusing on rural rescues.
Alpaca Open Day attracts fans to Timaru's Otaio Bridge
South Canterbury residents went to Otaio Bridge Alpacas last weekend for Alpaca Open Day.
Downpours stretch South Canterbury infrastructure to limit
Rain has not stopped Canterbury infrastructure from soldiering on.
Restored rural buildings finalists in Canterbury heritage awards
Restored rural Canterbury buildings are finalists for the Canterbury Heritage Awards.
Wakatipu Wildlife Trust aims to make Lake Hayes pest free
Wakatipu Wildlife Trust is focusing on Lake Hayes to rid pests from the area.
Carter steps down early as NZ Pork chairman
New Zealand Pork chairman Ian Carter has stepped down before the end of his tenure.
Mycoplasma bovis found on Waikato farm
Mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed in the Cambridge area.