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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.
Clinton Lions Club contest funds for Ranui House project
Clinton Lions Club annual feed auction will raise funds to Ranui House, in Christchurch.
AgResearch's Invermay gains two Ballance farm awards
AgResearch's Invermay farm won two Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Tom Mulholland to speak at 'Safetree' workshops
Tom Mulholland will speak at Forestry Industry Safety Council (FISC) workshops in July.
Call for rural health to be part of review
Rural health needs to be made a priority, says Dalton Kelly.
Mokotua farmer looking after Dairy Women in the South
A Mokotua woman is now the Dairy Women's Network southern regional leader.
Negative comment undervalues agri-food industry
NZ's agriculture industry should be respected, says KPMG.
KPMG at Fieldays: More effort needed to meet water goals
KPMG is drawing attention to water treatment at Fieldays with a new agriculture agenda.
MPI report: Farm exports growing
Farms have been showing strong growth this year, according to an MPI report.
WoolOn tickets go on sale for Alexandra show
Tickets for Alexandra's WoolOn creative fashion event go on sale today.
Frank Griffin: Mycoplasma bovis infected cattle bring opportunity to study
It's not possible to control Mycoplasma bovis if an eradication attempt fails, says expert
Mycoplasma bovis will affect us all
Opinion: The impact of mycoplasma bovis has been huge, writes Mischa Clouston.
Fossil Creek angus sale brings solid prices
A top price of $18,500 was achieved at last week's Fossil Creek Angus sale in North Otago.