First time hunter at home in the Waitaki Hills
First-time hunter John Shaw has just spent a magical three days in the Waitaki hills.
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a2 expects more than $1b in 2019 sales
a2 Milk has released a 2019 forecast, with sales expected to reach $1 billion.
Water secured for aquifer recharge in Ashburton
Ashburton's managed aquifer recharge has a secure source of consented water until 2021.
Farm ownership: many routes available, work key
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Bill English joins MT Cook Alpine Salmon board
Bill English is set to join the board of Mt Cook Alpine Salmon.
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Clean sweep of Otago/Southland Beef carcass competition
Evan Ferris took out the Otago/Southland Beef Carcass Competition last week.
Canterbury A&P shows plan to allow cattle
The Canterbury A&P Association plans to proceed with cattle classes at its annual show.
New chairman for Dairy Leaders Advisory Group
Colac Bay dairy farmer Ewen Mathieson is the new chairman for Dairy Leaders Advisory Group
Mid Canterbury Hunting Competition draws hundreds
Hunters had three days to bag and return during the Mid Canterbury Hunting Competition.
Husbandry key if mycoplasma bovis takes hold: vet
If Mycoplasma bovis takes hold in New Zealand, animal husbandry will become more important
Canterbury Truffle Festival events offer plenty to please
Canterbury Truffle Festival is back next weekend, with truffle hunts and chances to taste.
Federated Farmers: Sharemilkers vital, new section chairman says
A new farming leader believes sharemilkers are a vital part of NZ's dairy industry.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Red meat industry faces disruption
New Zealand's red meat industry is facing ''its biggest disruption since the 1980s''.
Individual A&P shows to decide on including cattle
Regional A&P shows will decide whether cattle included after mycoplasma bovis outbreak.
Waimate vet shifts offices after 41 years
After 41 years working from the same building, Dougall McLachlan has finally moved.
Hemingford Charolais Stud fetches highest price in 16 years
A North Canterbury cattle stud has received the highest price paid for a Charolais bull.
Superwinch Mainland Challenge full of glorious mud
Glorious mud coated cars at the Superwinch Mainland Challenge in Alexandra.
SPCA condemns latest case of possum abuse
The video shows a young man accelerating over a possum, which appears to be alive.
Alexandra woman's shear determination captured on screen
Pagan Karauria is proving women can do anything in Alexandra in a new documentary.
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
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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
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