Mycoplasma bovis: dry stock farmers seek information
Concerned dry stock farmers seek as much information on M. bovis as they can.
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Watch: Beltex NZ holds inaugural ram lamb sale
Top price of $15,000 achieved at first New Zealand Beltex sheep sale.
Book Latitude 45.15S details history of Alexandra basin wine
It is 30 years since the first modern-day wine made in the Alexandra basin was sold.
Southland-Otago Dairy Industry Award winners named
Southland-Otago Dairy Industry Awards winners were announced recently.
Central Otago merino stud tour held in conjunction with awards
About 170 people took part in a tour visiting eight merino studs in Central Otago.
Thornbury tractor club proud to host NZ champs
Ploughman from all over NZ will be showing their stuff at Thornbury this year.
Evolve Education to launch gun safety kits for preschoolers
One of New Zealand's biggest child-care chains will teach gun safety to toddlers.
Southern cowboys at home on the shooting range
South Island Cowboy Action Shooting Competitions "a lot of fun."
New Zealand venison business thriving in the US
Central Otago man spent 30 years working in US meat industry as a pioneer for NZ venison.
80th birthday marked by blade-shearing ram
Most people take life a bit easier once they turn 80 — but not Ranfurly farmer Ian Smith.
Farmers warned not to move dead rabbits
"The worst thing people can do is transport the carcasses and spread them themselves."
Wakatipu super-home yours for just $24.9m
Another Wakatipu property has been listed with a stratospheric price tag.
Gore couple win big at Southland-Otago Dairy Industry Awards
Gore couple Simon and Hilary Vallely have been named share farmers of the year
'Buzz surrounding' NZ's first Beltex sale
Beltex ram lambs are being offered for the first time in New Zealand on Friday.
Mycoplasma Bovis spreads to Upper Waitaki
There are signs mycoplasma bovis has spread to Upper Waitaki.
Maheno dairy farm among Balllance Award finalists
A dairy farming couple in Maheno are finalists in the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Hawarden dairy farm Ballance award winner
Medbury Farm has won big at the Canterbury Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Waimate hosting Aorangi's FMG Farmer of Year regional finalists
Waimate is hosting the Aorangi regional final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Hundreds of sheep entered in Oxford A&P show
Sheep from all over the South Island will converge on Oxford on Easter Saturday.
Sheepdog trials: Organisers happy with Geraldine event, despite wet weather
Dogs and their masters put their skills to the test at the Geraldine Collie Dog Club.
Crowd numbers bounce back for Methven A&P Show
The weather didn't stop people flocking to the Methven A&P 104th annual show.
Sunflowers add colour to Claremont farm
Bold sunflowers are brightening up Paul and Emma Carrol's South Canterbury farm.
Geraldine High School students have fencing skills second to none
Geraldine High School students shone at the Aorangi Regional Young Farmer fencing comp.
Beef + Lamb: Farmers need to keep safety systems simple
Farmers do not need to get bogged down in paper to have a workable farm safety zone.
New strain of calicivirus released on the Taieri
The Otago Regional Council has released the new strain of rabbit-killing calicivirus.
Sixth NZ title for Otago barrel racer
Hard work has paid off for a Middlemarch barrel racer after a sixth win.
Rodeo rider's success dedicated to mother
Jenny Atkinson has won her record sixth national barrel racing title this month.
Council considers increased charges at rural recovery parks
Waitaki District Council to address the long-term affordability of rural recovery parks.
Sticking with tradition pays off for Central Otago merino breeders
The re has been a change of the guards at the Central Otago stud merino tour.
'Dark moments' dealing with Mycoplasma bovis
North Otago farmers voluntarily sent 400 calves to slaughter due to M. bovis.
South Island wool sale shows solid demand
Crossbred adult wool prices were softer compared to recent sales.
Villa Maria recognised on top international wine list
Villa Maria has been named on a list of the world's most admired wine brands.
Fitness, health growing business for Mackenzie Country mum
Fitness and health is a big focus for this MacKenzie Country mum-of-three.
Silver Fern Farms 'drags you in', says former CEO
Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton leaves his role this month.