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Federated Farmers oppose capital gains tax over succession
Yvonne O'Hara asked Andrew Hoggard, for his thoughts on the TWG Interim Report.
Pigs get day in sun at Wyndham A&P Show
Well-behaved pigs will replace the cattle classes at the Wyndham A&P Show.
High country station in Lake Hawea to host agricultural workshops
Lincoln University is part of a programme to increase interest in agriculture sectors.
Nebraska trip all about irrigation for Cromwell farmer
A Cromwell farmer was in a group of people visiting Nebraska to look at new technology.
Freelance rabbiter uses thermal imaging in Alexandra
Yvonne O'Hara talks to a modern-day rabbiter in Alexandra.
Experience a big advantage in lamb rearing for Clifton farmer
A Clifton farmer with over 90 lambs on her farm knows its a labour of love.
Red meat idea lands young farmer Silver Fern scholarship
A Canterbury farmer has landed a scholarship with Silver Fern Farms.
Luggate fishing contest haul big rise on recent years
Anglers have celebrated 50 years of the Luggate Fishing Tournament.
Whopper fish a winner for Glenorchy girl
Little Pippa Craigie was pleased with her 1.25kg brown trout.
Sustainable red meat production will pay off: analyst
New Zealand's red meat sector has an opportunity to leverage increased investment.
Dunedin osteopath gives rural health top priority
Kelly Burnett wants to continue helping rural people get the best out of their bodies.
Waitaki Valley woman's passion for wool leads to NZ Merino
Katrina Bishop's passion for wool has lead her to a position with New Zealand Merino.
Tractor tragedy: 'I've lost three people' - Grieving husband reveals wife was pregnant
"It's been really tough... I have now lost three people," widower Scott Tomlinson says.
'Our worst nightmare': Tractor deaths shake farming community
Death of Nadine Tomlinson and her son, Angus, was community's worst nightmare, locals say.
'They were lovely' – mother, son die in freak tractor accident
The mother and son killed in a North Otago tractor accident have been named.
Postponed tahr cull 'will go ahead'
Petition to halt the tahr cull attracted at least 23,000 signatures.
Meat firms desperate for staff
South Canterbury meat companies are so desperate for workers they are recruiting overseas.
Farmers warned: Polar blast on the way
Farmers are being warned to prepare for a week of very cold weather.
Farmers urged to review safety processes after tragic death of child
Farmers advised to take all practical steps to ensure safety around effluent ponds.
Deer milk brand Pamu gets two NZ food award nods
Deer milk specialist Pamu is a finalist in this year's New Zealand Food Awards.
Alexandra Blossom Festival Queen event cut after lack of entries
Senior Blossom Festival Queen event for the Alexandra Blossom Festival has been cancelled
Trawler in South Otago reef cleared of alleged wrongdoing
A trawler suspected of encroaching on South Otago waters has been cleared by officials.
'Unusual spring' brings early arrival of penguin eggs
Spring has sprung at Moeraki and the first yellow-eyed penguin eggs have arrived early.
Catlins heritage bridge track issue smoothed over
A "toxic" Catlins community stoush over a new heritage track looks to have been defused.
Witnesses: Falls Dam geese cull 'appalling'
The helicopter goose cull at Falls Dam was part of pest management in the area.
Owner of shot dogs wants law change
A Queenstown man is calling for changes to dog control laws after his dogs were shot.
Confidence dips but Southland farms positive
Southland has suffered a plunge in regional economic confidence, but outlook is positive.
Otago water quality described as 'horrific'
E.coli rates have worsened in nearly a third of Otago's freshwater bodies.