Geraldine High School pupils find farming feet in practical placements
Farmers are putting their hands up to assist the education of the next generation.
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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.
Farmers: Start retirement early - experts
Don't retire too late, says Rhodes Donald, from Polson Higgs Wealth Management.
'Eyesore': Albert Town signs provoke ridicule on Facebook
Three signs in Albert Town, Otago, have prompted an outburst on social media.
Otago anglers call for bag limit reduction
A variety of issues were put to Otago Fish and Game officers by local anglers on Wednesday
Cash in his chips - Otago farmer's US job no small potatoes
Kiwi farmer John McLeod grows vast crops of potatoes in eastern Washington State.
Rights granted for peach variety
''Sweet Perfection'' for North Otago orchardists Helen Brookes and Terry Fowler.
Totara Estate gets Landmark status
Birthplace of NZ's $1billion frozen meat industry makes Landmarks Whenua Tohunga programme
Councillor burns coal in defiance of ORC
Otago regional councillor Michael Laws unrepentant about burning coal in his fireplace.
Town-country challenge draws folk together
Hundreds attend annual Waitangi Day Hawea Town v Country Challenge.
Middlemarch property positive for Mycoplasma bovis
The number of confirmed infected properties stands at 21 with 34 under restricted notices.
Mycoplasma bovis 'just needs simple rules'
Central Otago dairy farming couple are setting up an online forum for farmers.
Still dry on Otago farms despite rain
"Farmers are understandably concerned about the wellbeing of their stock."
Fears over lack of fire risk reduction in Cromwell
A Cromwell neighbourhood is concerned about fire risk in a reserve below their properties.
Otago Fish & Game: Feedback sought on angling review
Otago Fish & Game Council asked southern lakes anglers for feedback on fishing regulations