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American businessman wants a Wanaka horse farm
An American businessman hopes to build an exclusive horse farm in Wanaka.
Deer industry environmental code released
A deer Industry Environmental Management Code of Practice has been launched
Duntroon dairy farmer wins fodder beet competition
Duntroon dairy farmer Geoff Keeling has won recognition for his fodder beet crop.
Dunedin's Mastaplex land distribution deal for Mastatest
Mastaplex has secured a national distribution partnership for bovine Mastatest.
Oamaru Intermediate School pupils get taste of farming life
Oamaru Intermediate School visited Fraser Farm, at Waitaki Boys' High School last week.
Cromwell orchardist wins Central Otago grower of Year
Hamish Darling (21) has won the Central Otago Young Fruit Grower of the Year competition.
Taieri District Pig Hunting Club enthusiasts land 68kg boar
A pig-hunting competition on the Taieri went off with a bang at the weekend.
Clinton Young Farmers ready to have a ball
Clinton Young Farmers are dressing to the nines for the Black & Gold Community Ball.
Passion wins Rural Ambassador award for Thornbury farmer
Fourth generation dairy farmer Brooke Flett is passionate about all things agriculture.
Mycoplasma bovis decision to be made next week
A decision on what to do about mycoplasma bovis will be made next week.
Environment Southland discusses water and land plan
Farmers questioned Environment Southland about the Southland Water and Land Plan recently.
Busy year for Otago Rural Support Trust
The Otago Rural Support Trust have had a busy year thanks to the weather.
Farmstrong survey assesses health of NZ's farming women
Farmstrong is asking women to complete a survey about their health and social connections.
Forestry National Environmental Standards launch
New National Environmental Standards for Plantation Forestry launched on May 1st.
Invercargill dairy trainee's progress rewarded
Simone Smail has won the 2018 New Zealand Dairy Trainee of the Year award.
Opinion: Stop culling cows with mycoplasma bovis
Opinion: Mycoplasma bovis should be treated, not culled.
Olive Press: Getting the good oil in Central Otago
Central Otago has seen bumper olive growth this season.
Kanadale Farm conversion wins Southland Ballance award
Kanadale Farm has been crowned Southland Ballance Farm Environment Award supreme winner.
Farmer's determination pays off
A South Otago sheep farmer has been rewarded for hard working, sustainable living.
Frank Griffin: Alternative foods show change needed for farmers
Emeritus Prof Frank Griffin sees alternative foods as a "wake up'' call for conventions.
New ORC CEO wants council and farmers to work together
Otago Regional Council CEO hopes farmers can work together in the Otago community.
New president for Otago Federated Farmers
Simon Davies has been named as the new president of Otago Federated Farmers.
Geraldine High Technology Pathway Expo showcases career options
Pathway expos have been welcomed at an event at Geraldine High School.
Sefton Tug of war team seeks tight competition
Sefton Tug of war champs are looking for a strong new challenger to face them.
Federated Farmers: Mycoplasma bovis MPI response criticised
MPI has not been up for the job in response to mycoplasma bovis, say Federated Farmers.
Rabobank: Shortage pushing butter prices towards record highs
A global butter shortage has pushed prices to record highs.
Mycoplasma Bovis outbreak 'big knock' to farmer confidence
Farmer confidence has taken a few hits thanks to the outbreak of mycoplasma bovis.
Vandalism of traps on Brow Peak bewilders group
Several traps have been vandalised on Brow Peak, confusing Predator Free Arrowtown.
Rain hampering Rangiora grower's efforts
This rainy season has been a tough one for growing fruit and vegetables in Rangiora.
Lincoln University farm sticking with grass after beet trial
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is sticking with grass this winter.
Environmental positives at Lincoln University Dairy Farm
Lincol University Dairy farm has achieved a positive environmental result.
Canterbury dairy cattle numbers buck trend
The number of dairy cattle in Canterbury continues to rise, against a national trend.
Farmers want stock and station industry regulation
Calls have been made for more regulation in the stock and station industry.