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Sheepdog trials: Inter-club Challenge still going strong in Canterbury
The last hurrah for the Canterbury dog trial season was held at Waihi Station.
Mycoplasma bovis brings cattle event caution in Canterbury
Mid Canterbury A&P show organisers are taking precautions around cattle.
Vintage Machinery Club dedicates room to southern stalwart
Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club honours long term member with a room.
Methven club named Young Farmers' best
The Methven Young Farmers Club was named Best NZ Young Farmers Club recently.
'It's putrid': Effluent spills annoy Oamaru station neighbours
An Oamaru couple are disgusted by the ''putrid'' smell of effluent spilled by stock trucks
VetSouth: 'M. bovis' seen as threat to sharemilking system
We need to eradicate m. bovis in order for sharemilking to survive - VetSouth.
South Island Butcher Apprentice of the Year respects the knife
Oamaru's Justine Clark has learned how important it is to "respect'' the knife.
Chatto Creek Hunting Competition brings out sure shots
Mini hunters enjoyed the Chatto Creek Hunting Competition at the weekend.
Otago schoolkids reach out to M.bovis farmers
Handmade cards made by school pupils for farmers affected by Mycoplasma bovis.
Young Vinnies show farmers their support
St John's School students have shown their support to farmers with hand made cards.
1080 drop to kill rabbits in Manuherikia Valley
A Manuherikia Valley farmer is making a last-ditch effort to rid his land of rabbits.
West Coast mine project brings at least 30 jobs
More than 30 jobs will be created if the Blackwater mine at Waiuta is reopened.
'Bumper' wine harvest could affect prices
A bumper 2018 wine harvest will support export volumes and value but may impact price.
Viticulturist winner targets national prize after second victory
Annabel Bulk has won the Central Otago Young Viticulturist competition for the second time
RMA guidelines concern Federated Farmers
Federated Farmers is expressing its concern about new Resource Management Act guidelines.
Proposals to curb investment could impact NZ assets
Proposals to curb foreign investment in New Zealand may have unintended repercussions.
Mike Hosking: Why mining has always been part of the equation
Comment: 'Labour and the Greens don't get sensible middle New Zealand's view of the world'
People key to building a thriving Southland economy
Economist Cameron Bagrie says a lack of labour could stifle Southland's potential.
'Great little bantam' pipped at the post
The brightest bantams were tried and tested at the 'Oamaru Chook Show'.
Go West Coast truck convoy will be part of mining protest
A protest on the West Coast this weekend will include a large procession of trucks.
High country shepherd's photos on show in Queenstown, years on
The "Winter's Heart" exhibition at Queenstown Arts shows NZs pioneering shepherds.
Horticulture farms buck rural property price trend
Although farm sales are down, horticulture farm sales are rising according to the REINZ.
Fourth successive drop in dairy trade auction
Tensions between US and China may be behind the decline in the global dairy trade auction.
Infometrics: Rural NZ seen driving economy
NZs provincial economies are poised to drive economy growth, says Infometrics chief.
Apply for development cash, Southland told
Time to apply for funding, says Development Minister Shane Jones. The money is waiting.
Lindis Ranger to takes his shot in cowboy action shooting
The Lindis Ranger will be tackling the best in a Cowboy action shooting competition.
Oceana involved in Blackwater gold mine exploration
The historic Blackwater gold mine is the focus of what could become a $500m redevelopment.
Regional 'catch-up' to Auckland tests capacity
NZ regions are playing catch-up with Auckland and capacity constraints are already evident
Community Outreach staff sought for velvetleaf scheme
Staff are needed for a Community Outreach programme to manage velvetleaf.
Warm weather puts 2018 grape harvest up 15 per cent in Central Otago
The weather for this year's Central Otago wine vintage was the warmest since 1956.
Romney breeders reminisce about sheep industry
Romney sheep have been a crucial part in shaping the NZ farm industry.
Workers talk issues at Wool Classers Association field day
The NZ Wool Classers Association field day at Omakau last week. brought up several issues.
Waimumu to go to the dogs at Southern Field Days
Man and dog are set to transform the Southern Field Days in Waimumu next month.