Central Otago farmer urges quad rollover protection
Quad bike safety needs to be a focus for farmers, says Hillend farmer Douglas Jack.
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What to expect this weekend: Heavy rain on its way
We'll be spared worst of the extreme winds causing havoc in Australia, but it'll be wet.
Tuapeka farm in family 150 years
The Cummings family will celebrate more than 150 years of farming on the same property.
Mt Difficulty wine-maker pushes for better use of irrigation
A Central Otago winemaker wants better use of irrigation on vineyards.
Duncraigen Herefords stud expert outlines best bull qualities
When buying a bull, look for some very particular qualities - Bruce Robertson.
Mycoplasma bovis outbreak cost recovery 'work in progress'
Who will pay for what is the latest talking point in the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.
Fonterra wants end to compulsory pick-up
Fonterra calls foul over having to take all milk as dairy industry review terms emerge.
Southern Goat Group formed in Milton
Whitestone Boer Goat Stud farmers have formed a Southern Goat Group to support breeders.
Vet: Fodder beet overuse may cause health concerns
A Canterbury vet is concerned at the overuse of fodder beet in feeds for stock.
Hereford stock showcased at Power of the Bulls Field Day
The ''Power of the Bull'' field day brought in a good crowds on April 24.
David Rose lifetime member of Southland Federated Farmers
David Rose has been awarded a life membership from Southland Federated Farmers.
Federated Farmers: Call for extra focus on tax treatments
Farming employers and employees are being urged to talk more about taxes at the moment.
Cattle Flat Station farmer new Southland Federated Farmers president
Geoffrey Young is the new Southland Federated Farmers president.
Wellington teacher out to reduce shearing injuries
Moving correctly is a key to preventing shearing injuries, says a Wellington teacher.
Soil main focus at Clinton Regenerative Farming Field Day
A ''Regenerative Farming Field Day'' was hosted by Beef and Lamb New Zealand in Clinton.
Wanaka beekeeper to use drones differently
Drones have the potential to target out of reach weeds, says a Wanaka beekeeper.
Kyeburn Catchment consent dispute may avoid court
The Kyeburn Catchment consent issues may avoid goint to the Environmental Court.
Central Otago duck shooters out in force for season opening
Saturday was the first day of hunting season and two Central Otago men were eager to begin
CPI rise pushed by dairy, aluminium exports
Dairy and aluminium exports have shown consistent growth in the ANZ commodity price index.
Ravensdown effluent tech aimed at saving water
Ravensdown is launching new effluent technology to save huge amounts of water.
Beef+Lamb brand assets bid to raise export value
Beef + Lam NZ are looking to launch a new brand to capture more value for the industry.
Big crowd for Maniototo lamb sale
A strong crowd of buyers was attracted to the Maniototo last muster lamb sale.
Hunting: Manuherikia Valley mai mai has all comforts of home
Hundreds of people have taken to the hills in Central Otago for duck hunting season.
Dozens try an alpaca encounter at Flagstaff
National Alpaca Day was celebrated at Flagstaff with an open day over the weekend.
Hunting: Round 1 to ducks on Taieri Plain
Duck hunters took to Taieri Plain over the weekend.
Driftwood given new life as art in Mid Canterbury
Driftwood sculptures are popping up around Mid Canterbury, thanks to a local artist.
Plan to keep scheme farmer owned
A plan is in place to keep the Hunter Downs irrigation scheme fully farmer-owned.
Rural churches provide voice for small communities
Rural churches are "a voice for voiceless", a conference has been told.
Kaikoura Plains Recovery Project working well
Kaikoura is still struggling to recover from the November 2016 earthquake.
Interest growing in farm waste disposal
Safe disposal of farm waste is gaining attention across South Canterbury's rural sector.
Duck hunting season reminder for shooters
Make sure you are familiar with the land this duck hunting season.
Federated Farmers call for tougher penalties for rustling
Federated Farmers call for stronger legislation against stock rustlers.
'Mycoplasma bovis' cases still rising
Many of the New Zealand farms infected with Mycoplasma bovis appear connected.
Dairy award winners share success secrets at Temuka
Dairy Industry Award winners have gather to discuss their secrets of success in Temuka.