Beef + Lamb steps up farm plans push
Beef + Lamb New Zealand (BLNZ) is ''on a mission'' to continuously improve plans.
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Controversial Waimea Dam off the table
Council votes against going ahead with the expensive and controversial dam.
Cat ban proposed for Southland village
Environment Southland is seeking a ban on all new domestic cats.
Farmlands Co-operative award winners announced
A joint initiative between Farmlands and Silver Fern Farms resulted in awards.
Federated Farmers: Water plan fan gives ORC a peek
The Otago Federated Farmers president knows he has different approach from some farmers.
Ruling confirms fruitgrower concerns
Fruit-growing stakeholders confirmed concerns about a directive to destroy imported plants
Fresh views on water concerns from Central Otago women
Sally Rae talks to three Central Otago women who are striving to make a difference.
Ploughing: Hawea horsepower can move mountains
The Hawea Flat group has until November next year to prepare its proposal to plough.
Papakaio burn-off threatens forest
Fire crews were called to a large blaze in a forestry area on a rural property at Papakaio
Otago's pest rook population falls to 40
It could soon be checkmate for Otago's pesky rooks, as the population drops to 40.
Farm logs harvested and sent to Napier for export
13ha plantation of pinus radiata trees have been harvested and transported to Napier.
Beef + Lamb NZ showcase Generation Next
Each year, 20 participants from the meat sector are selected to be part of Generation Next
Bids firm at NZ Farmer's Livestock sale
Prices remain firm for quality stock, although not reaching the dizzy heights of last week
Lake Hawea hemp grower promotes industrial uses of cannabis plant
A Lake Hawea man is promoting farming the "industrial hemp" version of the cannabis plant.
Love Lake Wanaka Trust confident of raising planting funds target
Love Lake Wanaka crowdfunding campaign are confident of meeting their fundraising target.
Historic factory faces demolition 'by inertia'
A West Otago dairy factory faces demolition "by inertia" unless the community mobilises.
Otago Regional Council water limit 'nail in the coffin'
A water allocation limit set in 2004 is being newly promoted by the Otago Regional Council
Beef+Lamb NZ will proceed with levies increases
Beef + Lamb New Zealand's board is proceeding with a proposed increase in meat levies.
Bioseurity changes new weapons in mycoplasma bovis battle
Laws have been changed under urgency in Parliament to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.
Timing of Fonterra milk price revision irks
The timing of Fonterra's latest farm-gate milk price revision has upset local farmers.
Post Quake Farming Group focuses on resilience
The Post Quake Farming Group has done a series of workshops for farmer health.
New Zealand and Australian Land Company story told
The full story of the NZ and Australia Land Company has been written.
Poor harvest affects Comvita annual result
Comvita has had a second poor annual harvest of manuka honey.
Rural health research lift at University of Otago
A new section of rural health has been set up at the University of Otago.
Government's Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures launched
Sustainable Food and Fibre Futures (SFF) has been officially launched.
Changes as Otago Field Days continues to expand
The Otago Field Days are expanding to fit their new name as their October dates approach.
Opinion: New Young Farmers chairwoman an inspiration
Ash-Leigh Campbell has been elected chairwoman of NZ Young Farmers.
Different paths to success for Beaumont farmer
From childhood, Trevor Peters, of Millers Flat, knew he wanted to be a farmer.
Timaru surgeon credits team effort in rural health award win
Timaru orthopaedic surgeon Bill Taine has been accorded a rare honour by his colleagues.
Outram man's lifelong passion to help shepherds train dogs
An Outram man is living his passion to train dogs for shepherds.
Ngai Tahu Farming Scholarship awarded to Canterbury student
A Canterbury student is the first winner of the Ngai Tahu Farming/Ravensdown Scholarship.
Smiles4miles event enjoyed by one and all in Ashburton
Ryal Bush Transport Ashburton hosted its annual Smiles4miles event for special needs kids.
New Central Otago apricot co-operative sets up for business
A new grower co-operative company is being set up to manage the release of a new apricot.
Gates shut on Pleasant Valley Daffodil Farm
Pleasant Valley Daffodil Farm will not open to the public this spring.