Merino's arrival to be re-enacted
Lake Wanaka will play host to a re-enactment of the arrival of the first merino sheep
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Rural confidence lifts with early frosts
As early frosts signalled winter, confidence within the rural sector continued to build.
'Intimidating waving' winery wins battle
Gibbston winery has had its off-licence renewed despite an objection from its neighbours.
Crossbred wool prices cheaper still
New Zealand's crossbred wool industry is facing ''real challenges'"
Oysters bound for landfill
Thousands of tonnes of Stewart Island oysters are destined for a landfill
Consumers must be the focus: report
The need to create New Zealand provenance brands is a priority for 2017.
Charity indoor trials extend to three days
The second annual Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trial has been extended to three days.
Bookings tight for field days
Next year's Southern Field Days will be bigger and better than ever before.
First sheep arrival re-enactment
A re-enactment of Captain Cook delivering New Zealand's first sheep is to be held
Armidale stud fleece strikes gold
Armidale merino stud win almost all fine wool titles in National Golden Fleece competition
Fish and Game considering Robinson helicopter use
Otago Fish & Game recommend use of Robinson helicopters in contrast to other organisations
Trout death cause awaited
The death of about 20 brown trout in Mill Creek, near Arrowtown, is being investigated
Brexit, Nafta wild cards in trade negotiations
Beef + Lamb New Zealand chairman James Parsons will meet UK officials next month.
Oyster farmers back MPI's protection plan
Stewart Island marine farmers plan to lift thousands of tonnes of contaminated oysters
Temperatures plunge as snowstorms roll in
Tomorrow's Interislander sailings have been canned as snow falls in the South.
Stewart Island oysters to go
Oysters will be pulled from the water at Stewart Island in a bid to save the industry
Bernadette Hunt: I love working with Federated Farmers
Bernadette Hunt looks over her farming career.
Taieri man to judge dog-trial test series
Graham White will be the New Zealand judge for the dog-trial series against Australia
Ewe hoggit win means more success for Patersons
The Paterson family, from Gimmerburn, have added to their considerable farming successes
'Joint effort' to halt spread of wilding trees
Community collaboration aims to halt the spread of wilding conifers in the South Island.
New horse dung rule pleases, riles
Horse poo must be cleaned from Dunedin tracks but it can stay on paths, a new bylaw states
Pye siblings' video showcases environmental initiatives
Jonty, Bridget and Sophie Pye are proud of the projects taking shape on their farm
Ministry slammed for inaction over oysters
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been labelled "incompetent" after ignoring advice
Many advantages to winter milking
South Canterbury dairy cows remain on the milking cycle over the colder months.
Young fruit grower winner 'thrown into it'
Makikihi orchardist Ben Geaney is the 2017 Central Otago Young Fruit Grower of the Year.
Matt Ross joins board of farmer co-operative
Matt Ross was an LIC artificial breeding technician in 1995 and now one of its directors.
Couple accuse neighbours of 'intimidating waving'
An Otago couple have accused their winery neighbours of intimidating waving.
Dairy farmers' beloved herd ready for business again
Merrall MacNeille's love for his herd pays off as Holy Cow milk gets back in business.
Differing water-quality rules still an issue
ECan and ORC have different water quality approach says Nth Otago Fed Farmers president.
Fairton closure not 'the end' of town
Although he is losing his job, Terry Fisher has plenty of praise for Silver Fern Farms.
Decision to close SFF Fairton plant 'simple arithmetic'
Most workers already knew the future of the plant was uncertain.
Rural doctors 'still needed' says GP group
NZRGPN say demand to recruit rural doctors and nurses is still intense.
New beach rules cause confusion for horse treks
New rules to protect Dunedin's beaches affect horse trek operator's business.
Watch: Pups in the pub for a good cause
The Kensington Tui Club Rooms hosted supporters of Search and Rescue Dogs Otago this week.