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Cowboys mull defamation action
The NZ Rodeo Cowboys Association is considering defamation action against an online group.
ORC to consult on Clutha flow
The Otago Regional Council will consult the public about managing Clutha River's flow
Change should be approved, planner says
Wooing Tree wants to change the zoning of the 25.4ha area of residential resource land.
Affected farmer criticises handling of Mycoplasma bovis outbreak
A dairy farmer whose herd is infected with Mycoplasma bovis feels let down by MPI.
'Knack' required to farm deer
Logan Bain and Caleb Neilson are among the next generation of deer farmers.
Beef + Lamb NZ Future Farm project is attracting interest
A final shortlist of farms for the Future Farm project will be drawn up shortly
Texus Fibre wool gains 'dream come true'
Nick Davenport is living the dream at Texus Fibre
Development course for farming women expands
A business development programme for rural women is set to expand
Nuffield Scholarship opens global opportunities
Kate Scott, of Bannockburn was delighted when she was named as a Nuffield scholar.
Work starts to replenish Otago salmon stocks
Fish & Game is taking action to save the "very low" wild salmon population in Otago
Warmer weather perfect for pests to thrive
Warmer temperatures are perfect for pests to proliferate
Landcorp making transformation
A value chain approach must be part of the solution for Landcorp farms.
Farmers join fight to tame wildings
Central Otago farmers join national battle to control pest problem of wilding conifers
Rabbit plague invades township
Rabbit numbers on the Moeraki Peninsula have exploded, reaching "plague" proportions.
Australia conquered - now sights set on America
Ranfurly teenager wins more medals in quest to attend world American quarter horse event.
Romantic tale behind prizewinning partnership
The Hay's unique story of how they became South Island Farm Foresters of the Year.
Fruit early, but shortage of workers
Central Otago cherries are here early but there is a shortage of workers to harvest them.
Foley Family Wines buys Mt Difficulty for $55m
Purchase includes Roaring wine brands Meg and Mt Difficulty.
Another 1000 cattle to be culled as disease spreads
Another 1000 cattle on a newly identified infected Waimate property will be culled.
Upper Clutha farmers claim ORC comments 'misleading'
A group of Upper Clutha farmers are not ruling out legal action against the ORC
Fish and Game questions ORC on Lindis flows
Otago Fish and Game has expressed "real concern'' over minimum water flows.
Gore farmer next Beef+Lamb New Zealand chairman
Gore farmer Andrew Morrison will take over as chairman of Beef+Lamb New Zealand
A&P show going ahead despite suspicious stable fire
The annual South Otago A&P Show will go ahead despite a suspicious fire
Kiwis set a quacking pace at World Waterfowl Calling
New Zealand was in winning form at the World Waterfowl Calling Championships.
Joint efforts on water quality
Otago Regional Council is working with Central Otago farmers to monitor water quality
2018 Nuffield Scholar: Landpro director gets time away
Kate Scott quips that Landpro is "taking over the world one small regional town at a time"
Passionate about energy
Solis Norton, of Port Chalmers, has been named a 2018 Nuffield scholar
Close working relationship suits growers to a tee
Yesterday, farmers gathered at Happy Valley Station to show off their new bespoke suits
Dunedin Craft Beer, top food and a good crew
It takes more than hops, malt, water and yeast to run a successful beer festival.
Fencing best practice showcased at Parkside Quarries
Fencing industry folk from parts of the South Island converged on a North Otago landmark
AgResearch: Foods of the future to boost brain
NZ foods of the future have more flavour and texture, but also boost our brain functions.
Warmer southern waters may affect fisheries, wildlife
Scientists concerned about ''tropicalisation'' of oceans, due to sea temperature rise.