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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.
DairyNZ: 'Dairy Tomorrow' strategy is here
Movement in the ''Dairy Tomorrow'' strategy is in full swing.
High country wisdom from a Millers Flat farm
There is a lot to be learned from the High Country life.
WoolOn win labour of love for Gore designer
Gore designer Andre Johnston has won the supreme award at Central Otago's WoolOn event.
Westland shareholders to get update on strategic review
Westland Milk Products is expected to give shareholders the first update before Christmas.
Barking mad competition at Otago tavern
Best bark honours up for grabs for top dog at annual event raising funds for Farmstrong.
Walk On history 'pretty amazing Kiwi story'
The establishment of Walk On is a "pretty amazing Kiwi story", says Mark Davey.
Big US beef index job for Dunedin's AbacusBio
AbacusBio is rebuilding the selection indexes for the American Angus Association.
Mackenzie Basin protests too late: farm owner
The Dunedin man behind a dairy change in the Mackenzie Basin says protests are too late.
Weaker kiwi raising NZ commodity prices in local terms
The weaker New Zealand dollar is boosting New Zealand commodity prices in local terms.
CCTV to catch dodgy dumpers in Queenstown
CCTV will be installed in a bid to deter dodgy dumpers at Queenstown's Shotover Delta.
Progressive Ag conference looks to the future in Gore
Future-proofing and looking forward in the primary sector are priorities - conference.
Wools in Schools comes to South Otago students
South Otago students have had a crash course in what happens to wool in school.
Shift to renewable energy for Fonterra's Stirling cheese factory
Fonterra is moving from coal to renewable energy at its Stirling cheese factory.
Sack of animal carcasses found in and by Clutha river
A sack of dead animals floating in the Clutha River has given a walker a nasty surprise.