International factors drive Westland Milk to cut predicted payout range
Westland Milk Products has cut its predicted payout range.
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NZ Young Farmers Excellence Awards recognises hard work
A Gore farmer has received a 2018 NZ Young Farmers Excellence Award.
Finer points of fine wool explained at Armidale
A judging competition at Armidale recently preceded New Zealand Agricultural Show.
Otago Polytechnic to teach beer necessities
Otago Polytechnic students will be brewing up lager and pale ale at their new facility
West Coast councils plan counter-campaign to champion mining
West Coast mayors set to release videos championing mining in the region.
Merinos, matagouri and moving on
The Munro family is moving on from the Waitaki after several decades on the land.
Control pests on your property or face prosecution
Negligent landowners who fail to control the spread of noxious pests will be put on notice
Kiwifruit, beef and wine sectors picked to be CPTPP winners
New Zealand kiwifruit, beef and wine producers will benefit from a CPTPP deal.
Praise for olive oil from South Canterbury
Anita and Alan Blakemore won a silver medal in NZ Extra Virgin Olive Oil Awards.
Ploughing champ venue inspected in Mid Canterbury
The ground has been inspected for the New Zealand Ploughing Championships.
Federated Farmers: 'Plenty of lambs' expected to be born this season
Lambing is off to a great start in the central South Island high country.
Galloway Irrigation Company's new screen fish friendly, automated
A new self-cleaning, fish-friendly screen has been added at Galloway Irrigation Company.
Farmlands: profit doubled, revenue up
Farmlands has more than doubled its profit in the year to June 30.
Thousands flock to Ashburton A&P Show
The value of irrigation to Mid Canterbury's landowners has been showcased to thousands.
South Island Agricultural Field Days preparations on track
Trade sites are in demand as South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) approaches.
Sixth national title for North Canterbury alpaca
A North Canterbury-bred alpaca has claimed a sixth national title.
Call for submissions on improving animal traceability
Farmers are urged to make submissions on how NAIT can be improved.
New faces in south for Beef + Lamb NZ
The Beef + Lamb New Zealand Southern South Island Farmer Council has a new chairman.
South Canterbury salesman staying busy after a career in tractors
A tractor salesman has enjoyed many years in the business - but he's not a farmer.
North Taieri livestock manager of many talents
Helping others learn the art of buying and selling livestock gives one agent a real buzz.
Italian connection links North Otago with high-fashion
Italian textile company Reda Group hosted an annual conference for its New Zealand wool.
Central Otago family recognised for excellence of their wool
The Jones family, from Matarae Station, have been recognised for the hard work in merino.
Outram farmers promoting safe, stress-free workplace
A Huntly road farm pair have been nominated for Primary Industries Good Employer Awards.
Pāua divers named after bodies found at the Catlins
The divers were Mitchell McPhee, 23, and Malcolm Ward, 51, both of Balclutha.
Good relationships key for Tuapeka West farming family
Relationship building is essential for the continued success of a farm family business.
Two bodies found in search for divers
The pair had been missing since Saturday after going snorkelling.
Threat from wilding pines highlighted by Biosecurity NZ images
Images provided by Biosecurity New Zealand show the threat wilding pines present.
Deer Industry NZ: Velvet prices tipped to be stable in year
The velvet market is expected to be reasonably stable during the 2018-19 season.
Focus on beef consumer, animal protein demand
Consumer-driven markets a focus for red meat and protein markets.
101-year-old says age no barrier to farming
Not too many centenarian resthome residents are managing businesses from their bedrooms.
Southland top in NZ shearing safety
Southland shearing contractors have been ranked No 1 for health and safety for 2017.
Animal health problems led to organic farming
Gore farmers Mark and Vicki Nicholson, have been farming organically for 14 years.
Earnings gain for Scott Technology
Dunedin engineering company Scott Technology records an earnings gain.
Focus on hunting ethics
The new code outlines four main areas of responsibility for hunters.