Driftwood given new life as art in Mid Canterbury
Driftwood sculptures are popping up around Mid Canterbury, thanks to a local artist.
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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.
Nice weather for ducks, not duck-shooting in Otago
The weather forecast for duck-shooting season this weekend is good news for ducks.
Glenavy farmer slams mycoplasma bovis decision as 'madness'
A M.bovis affected farmer claims attempts at eradication to be 'complete madness'.
North Otago Irrigation: Reminder to keep stock out of waterways
The North Otago Irrigation Company warns farmers to keep stock out of waterways.
Alexandra irrigator receives award, pays tribute to rural women
An Alexandra man has received national recognition for his services to irrigation
2019 Hawea Cavalcade to launch in May
The 2019 Hawea Cavalcade will be launched on the evening of May 11
Dunedin hosting South Island Dairy Event
Dunedin will host the 20th anniversary South Island Dairy Event (Side) in June.
No rest for farm manager as industry awards beckon
New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards will take place next month.
Federated Farmers Otago president standing down
Phil Hunt is standing down as president of Federated Farmers Otago.
River Terrace subdivision issue for Cromwell orchard
The proposed River Terrace subdivision could be an issue for a Cromwell orchard.
Kyeburn Catchment: Collaboration key to gaining new global water consent
Kyeburn Catchment Ltd (KCL) is close to securing a new global consent for its 15 users.
Giant pumpkin nets gold for green-fingered Milton boy
7-year-old Hamish Atwell wins big with his produce at the A&P Giant Pumpkin competition.
Forestlands liquidation claim 'some hope' for investors
Investor says a bid to place the companies in liquidation does not go far enough.
Greymouth Mayor Tony Kokshoorn will not seek re-election
Tony Kokshoorn will not seek re-election to be mayor of Greymouth.
Goat's blue is gold for Whitestone Cheese
The accolades just keep coming for Oamaru cheesemaker Whitestone Cheese.
Water the new gold for Central Otago farmers
Good irrigation makes all the difference for Central Otago farmers.
Second Otago-Southland title for Gore young farmer
Logan Wallace has won the Otago-Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional final.
Hoiho critical issue for Forest & Bird
South Otago Forest & Bird says the survival of yellow-eyed penguins will stay a key issue.
Premium fare for delegates on Central Otago station tour
NZ lamb, beef and venison was showcased to a delegation of chefs and food media this month
Sarah Brown joins Alliance Group board
Marketing specialist Sarah Brown has been appointed to the board of Alliance Group.
West Coast sharemilker Wiffen makes FMG Young Farmer of the Year final again
Andrew Wiffen will compete in his second FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final.
Waitaki Valley's 2018 vintage worth waiting for
The Waitaki Valley's 2018 wines could be worth waiting for.
SealesWinslow plans $4m rebuild of feed plant
SealesWinslow plans to rebuild the plant destroyed in a fire near Ashburton last year.
ALIL Pipe Scheme major step forward for irrigation efficiency
The Ashburton Lyndhurst Irrigation Ltd (ALIL) Pipe Scheme was opened last week.
One irrigation scheme in future tipped for Canterbury farmers
Mid Canterbury's diverse farming community could have one irrigation scheme in the future.
South Canterbury farmers thrilled with autumn so far
Autumn is on track to being one of the best ''in living memory'' for Canterbury farmers.