Alexandra woman's shear determination captured on screen
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Aspiring AgriKids hopeful following in fathers footsteps
Aspiring AgriKids hopeful Hannah Reid is following in her father's footsteps to win.
Decision made on fate of defunct Gore meat plant
Blue Sky Meats has decided to sell its non-operational Gore plant.
Listen: Young Farmer of the Year Logan Wallace
Waipahi farmer said it had been a dream of his for years.
Central Otago's young winemakers battling it out
The fourth annual Central Otago young winemakers competition will be held today.
Tough questions about 'M. bovis' raised by farmers at Winton meeting
A meeting to discuss impact of mycoplasma bovis has raised some tough questions for MPI.
MPI response director fronts at Winton meeting
MPI response director Geoff Gwyn has fronted a meeting about mycoplasma bovis.
Fumigant use research under way at PFR base in Clyde
Research into the use of Vapormate is underway at Plant and Food Research's Clyde base.
Biodynamic forum held in Wanaka and Clyde
Maori star lore, the winter solstice and water were discussed at the Biodynamic forum.
Deer Technology Expo showcases industry technology
The Deer Technology Expo has showcased new innovations for the industry.
A strong bull-selling season in Southland and Otago
Prices are up and bull breeders are happy following a successful selling season.
Central Otago farmers: Loyalty key to happy lifetime
Southern Rural Life is asking its readers to tell us what tips make their lives easier.
Honey production 'fickle' in some South Island areas
Many South Island beekeepers have had a mixed year due to weather and market conditions.
NZSki says wetland not destroyed by work
NZSKI has fired back at claims work at the Remarkables has destroyed a protected wetland.
Familiar faces to contest FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Two familiar faces will battle it out at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.
AgriKids go with Gangster Goats presentation
The Gangster Goats will compete at the AgriKids NZ competition that begins tomorrow.
'Big change' paying off for Roxburgh cherry orchard
Two former Aucklanders have no regrets tackling a cherry orchard in Central Otago.
Opinion: Rural women and empathy essential to farm life
COMMENT: Women play a critical role in a healthy rural lifestyle in the South Island.
Couple's future in limbo as wife faces deportation
She is a nurse, he is a herd manager on a Taieri dairy farm and has a commerce degree.
Climbers rescued from Remarkables after social media post
Alpine rescue team frustrated stranded climbers didn't contact police about predicament.
Sir Alan concerned over Remarkables skifield wetland destruction
A Dunedin knight is supporting action against a proposed Remarkables skifield extension.
Coroner: 'Bungee cord gate led to farm death'
The Coroner suggested that changes around regulations of bungee gates be looked into.
Waitaki hunter's death from cardiac event
Russell Brown was hunting alone when he went missing.
Greenpeace dairy farm protesters arrested by police
Protesters had shut down work at the site of a proposed dairy farm extension.
Teen arrested after man's body found in two-day search of lifestyle block
The man has been charged with murder and will appear in Christchurch District Court today.
Doc land review concerns Otago hunters
New areas of conservation land being reassessed for access for Waro operations.
200 sheep stolen from South Otago farm
Nearly $30,000 stock taken in "the biggest rustling in some time".
Kids bullied over Mycoplasma bovis
Hundred who turn out for MPI roadshow at Papakaio hear of 'bloody horrible' reactions.
NZ Whisky Company plans for a $3m distillery fall through
The New Zealand Whisky Company's plans to develop a $3 million distillery fall through.
Overseas forestry investment rules to change
Overseas investment rules in New Zealand's forests are changing.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Generation Next workshops for farmers underway
A group of 20 farmers started Generation Next last week with support from Beef + Lamb NZ.
Red Meat Profit Partnership: Brainstorm ideas to increase profitability
Red Meat Profit Partnership is offering funding to farmers in the form of action groups.
Golden Fleece event showcases mohair and alpaca fleeces
The mohair and alpaca fleeces entered at Golden Fleeces were or remarkable quality.