Land & Water Science project to make research relevant
A Southland research group is hoping to make results relevant and practical for farmers.
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Dryland plants show promise in Central Otago
Several dryland plants are showing promising results in Otago.
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A bird's nest under the bonnet was responsible for sending a 4WD truck up in flames.
Ex-high country farmer launching poetry collection in Queenstown
A former high-country farmer is launching a poetry book in Queenstown.
Public keen to pick off graveyard pests in Invercargill
Southlanders have jumped at the chance to rid Invercargill of pests.
Wool Working Group: People need to be told 'what wool is about'
Education will be the key to lifting the state of the wool industry, say experts.
Southland farmers 'stepping up' on compliance
Southland dairy farmers are following the rules of environmental compliance.
New NZ Grain and Seed exec goes back to her rural roots
Charlotte Connoley is the first woman elected to NZ Grain and Seed executive in 100 years.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Sheep, beef farmers 'doing more with less'
NZ is showing a record high lambing percentage, with kudos for farmers.
Opinion: Hell of high water means dam fishing only
It will take a while for rivers to drop in Otago after weeks of heavy rain.
Salmon skin DNA samples called for to analyse genes
Salmon DNA may be key to understand where the fish come from in Otago.
$140m Govt package announced for West Coast development
A $140million package for the West Coast has been announced.
Police warning to take steps to avoid crime in rural areas
Prevention is the key to reducing rural crime, say police.
Cattle likely source of E.coli in Waitaki aquifer
High E.coli readings have been detected at the Lower Waitaki Aquifier.
Applications sought for board-appointed SFF Co-op farmer director
Silver Fern Farms Co-operative needs a new farmer director.
Women in Wine mark first birthday
The Women In Wine (WIW) group marked its first birthday and look forward to many more.
South Canterbury meat processors gearing up for season
South Canterbury's meat processing companies are ramping up for the season.
M. bovis vet receives national recognition
The vet who identified first signs of m.bovis has been given national recognition.
Farmers urged to be organised in case of Alpine Fault superquake
The Alpine fault is due for a shake - and farmers need to be ready.
New appointment at Canterbury Rural Support Trust
A rural life coach will take on a new challenge for the Mycoplasma bovis response.
Change of guard for Foundation for Arable Research
Foundation for Arable Research has had a change in leadership.
Otago wine industry offers variety of careers
The Central Otago wine industry offers careers and a change of pace to those who do it.
Cherries hit stands ahead of Christmas
Frog Rock Orchard is one of the first in the Teviot Valley to have cherries for sale.
North Cantabrians claim first and second for meat sheep at NZ Agricultural Show
North Canterbury put in a strong offering of meat sheep at the NZ Agricultural Show.
Methven farmer is Nuffield scholar
A Methven farmer has been named Mid canterbury's most recent Nuffield Scholar.
Hearing on subdividing farm in Queenstown
A Swiss woman living in Queenstown is applying to subdivide her farm.
Mataura Valley Milk plant hits ground running
Start-up for the new Matuara Valley Milk plant has been exemplary.
Federated Farmers: Members may not be prepared for disaster
Farmers seemed unfazed by a recent civil defence test - and the Feds are concerned.
NZ Agriculture Show Meat and Wool Cup winner holding up well
Age is no matter when it comes to the best cows at the ''Meat and Wool Cup''.
Farmers share Alliance Group's success in Southland
Alliance Group's Southland performance success is being praised by farmers.
Moeraki poultry free range farm all go
The chooks have arrived in Moeraki at a new free range farm.
Clutha water sustainability discussion farmer-led
Farmers are leading discussions about water strategy in Clutha.
Wetter future forecast for Otago and Southland
Spring downpours are set to become more common in the South Island.