Rain barely dampens North Otago A&P show attendance
The North Otago A&P Show was a big success despite the weather.
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Kavanagh College introduces agribusiness as subject
Agribusiness is now a subject to learn at Kavanagh College in Dunedin.
Midnight the runaway pig leads merry chase around town
A pig on the loose in Greymouth has led an animal control officer on a gleeful chase.
Good prices at Omarama merino ewe sale
Prices were well up at last week's Omarama merino ewe sale.
PGG Wrightson: Steady price rise for most wools
Wool prices are strong and on firm aground at present.
Bad swedes: Supplier promises major review
"Every possible opportunity will be taken to make this process as rigorous as possible"
Lincoln University linking with overseas institutions
Lincoln University aims to cultivate the next generation of horticultural industry leaders
Canterbury plantain cuts nitrate leaching
The benefits of a new plantain may help reduce reduce nitrate leaching.
Expansion of seasonal employment scheme to generate millions
Fijian Government aims to generate $10 million a year in a seasonal employer scheme (RSE).
Rare plant found near Waimakariri River, near Kaiapoi
A rare plant species has been discovered near the Waimakariri River.
Oamaru to get whisky distillery
New Zealand Whisky Company has confirmed Oamaru will get a $3 million distillery.
Freedom campers' vehicles clamped
Queenstown Lakes District Council crack down on free camping sites.
Geraldine High School pupils find farming feet in practical placements
Farmers are putting their hands up to assist the education of the next generation.
Hororata Community Trust arranges 'heritage of rural water scheme' tour
The Hororata Community Trust is organising a bus tour as part of its heritage project.
Sustainability changes paying off for North Canterbury Power family
A North Canterbury family is reaping the benefits having a sustainable farm.
New administrator for Kaikoura A&P Show
Kaikoura A&P Association has a passionate new administrator.
Every day a good day for Coleridge Downs Training Farm cadet
Farming cadets tackle training with enthusiasm in Coleridge Downs.
Introduction to alpacas workshop open to all in Rangiora
Anyone who has alpacas is invited to a free workshop this weekend in Rangiora.
Rural Support Trust there for lonely farmers
Rural support trusts help those who live and work rurally through tough times.
Otago Fish & Game discuss captive mallard release for hunters
The Otago Fish & Game Council may release captive reared mallard ducks for hunting.
Alleged knife attack during argument on dairy farm
Argument between two men on a Mackenzie Country dairy farm turned violent.
Precocious pups to go head to head at Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up
Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up returns to Fairlie next month.
Farmer appears on firearms possession, other charges
A 22-year-old Omakau man has appeared in court on four charges.
Ripe pumpkins on sale beside stonefruit
Teviot Valley pumpkin grower reports his earliest season in 30 years.
Central Otago A&P Show stalwart in it for long haul
One man has been in it for the long haul at the Central Otago A&P Show.
Watch: Central Otago wine harvest starts early
Early harvest has wine makers feeling both excited and apprehensive.
Mischa Clouston: People of all ages should keep learning
Curiosity and an inquiring mind have benefits to people of all age groups.
Mycoplasma bovis costs may exceed $100 million
Nathan Guy believes M. bovis compensation payouts could cost Government over $100 million.
Govt monitoring the midwife crisis in Wanaka
Government officials say there is ''no quick fix'' to the midwife crisis in Wanaka.
Lake Hayes algal bloom result of long, hot summer
A long, hot, dry summer is responsible for an algae bloom in Lake Hayes.
Ducks, not campers, behind E.coli outbreak
E. coli outbreak near Bendigo had been found to be avian not human.
Farmers losing millions in drought
Despite rain, farmers certainly 'not out of the woods yet'.
Environment Canterbury: Vital to report seeing saffron thistle
Canterbury farmers are still being encouraged to report sightings of saffron thistle.