Provincial growth Fund boosts Southland projects
A ''state of the art'' aquaculture facility will receive a $2m cash injection.
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Tips lead to couple's stolen native plants
Faith in humanity restored after tips from public and offers of replacements.
Otago wilding pine control effort set to triple
Wilding pines are becoming a big problem so efforts are tripling to get rid of them.
Call to keep grass down in Otago to reduce fire risk
Farmers are being asked to keep grass levels down in Otago to avoid fire risks.
Council supports controversial Queenstown hotel
Queenstown's council has backed plans for a 380-room hotel complex near Arrowtown.
Commercial banks forecast 0.5% GDP growth
The commercial banks forecast slow growth this year.
Genetic expert loves being back on Otago farm
Jo Scott can't imagine doing anything else with her life in Otago - except farming.
Silver Fern Farms CEO enjoying new challenges
Simon Limmer enjoys the challenges that come with being Silver Fern Farms chief executive.
New Upper Clutha A&P society board plans the future of show
A new chairman has been elected for the Upper Clutha A&P Society board.
Outram School looking after the land
Outram School children have been giving back to the land.
Tragedy behind dachshund's farm safety message
Children's author Harriet Bremner's partner was killed in a farm machinery accident.
Call for mental health report outcomes to apply to all
The Mental Health Foundation wants more focus on rural communities.
Waiau's quake-stricken woolshed reopens
Waiau has marked some milestones in its recovery from the November 2016 earthquake.
ORC: Be careful with baleage after floods, farmers told
Farmers should move baleage from flood plains to higher ground, say experts.
Valli Vineyards winemaker 'humbled' to be selected for award
A Central Otago winemaker has been selected for a prestigious award.
Outcomes should be rural proofed, RWNZ says
Rural Women NZ want to see a focus on mental health in farming communities.
Wool industry gets behind Taratahi students
The wool industry is trying its best to support education in agriculture.
North Otago Jersey Benne potato harvest begins
New potatoes are being harvested in North Otago.
Origin labelling law seen as positive move
A bill has passed that tells people the origin of their food products on the label.
Waimate strawberries ripe for picking
Strawberry punnets filled up at the Waimate Strawberry Fare.
Cattle shipment third of year at PrimePort Timaru
It has been a quiet year for cattle exports, with only three going out from NZ.
Salmon 'could become dominant industry'
Firm wants to test two 3600ha Otago ocean sites for viability of offshore salmon farming.
Pamu manager honoured in covenant
Pamu general manager Graeme Mulligan has been honoured with Mulligans Covenant.
Southern Clams permitted to harvest in Otago
Southern Clams can now harvest cockles from the Otago Harbour.
Lawrence Gymkhana Club receives funding
The Lawrence Gymkhana Club has received a large chunk of funding.
DairyNZ: Labour market survey on
DairyNZ is carrying out a labour market survey in Southland and Canterbury.
Director getting word out from farmers affected by m.bovis
MPI's newly appointed director-general has been addressing farmers concerns about m.bovis.
Repair bill from Otago floods at least $500,000
Repair costs after the latest floods in Central Otago are skyrocketing.
DairyNZ leaders discuss sustainable farming
Time for dairy farmers to gather their courage to improve sustainability.
Inspirational focus in driving NZ Merino wool business honoured
New Zealand Merino Co has a superstar CEO.
Central Otago orchard camping area gains approval
A camping area will be added to an orchard near Cromwell to cater to more tourists.
Internship at AbacusBio 'very fortunate' for Dunedin student
Jack Keeys has no regrets when it comes to interning at AbacusBio.
Agri-Women's Development Trust: 'Just the beginning' for Escalator graduate
Escalator programme, directed by Agri-Women's Development Trust, has had 100 graduates.
Distinct flavour to Waitaki wine region
Waitaki District wines have been officially recognised as distinct blends by winemakers.