Rodeo rider's success dedicated to mother
Jenny Atkinson has won her record sixth national barrel racing title this month.
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Sticking with tradition pays off for Central Otago merino breeders
The re has been a change of the guards at the Central Otago stud merino tour.
South Island wool sale shows solid demand
Crossbred adult wool prices were softer compared to recent sales.
Fitness, health growing business for Mackenzie Country mum
Fitness and health is a big focus for this MacKenzie Country mum-of-three.
Silver Fern Farms 'drags you in', says former CEO
Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton leaves his role this month.
50th anniversary for FMG Young Farmer of the Year in the South
The FMG Young Farmer of the Year celebrates its 50th anniversary in the South this year.
Nigel Woodhead: Life 'crazy' since winning 2017 Young Farmer title
Life has been hectic for Nigel Woodhead after scoring FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Wanaka A&P Show still fun after 80 years
Of the 81 Wanaka A&P Shows that have been held, Bill Gibson has seen all but one.
Young farmer making most of dairy opportunities in Milton
When Scottish born Ann Linton came to NZ, she didn't realise she had come home.
Rodeo still rules for Oamaru's Ross Dowling
Ross Dowling's true passion is the cowboy lifestyle.
Mix of farming, forestry, engineering keeps McKenzies busy in Clinton
Clinton's McKenzie family have got innovation down to a fine art.
Hola - Heavy rain batters Bay of Plenty, surfers enjoy big seas
Almost 30mm of rain has hammered the Bay of Plenty but it's not stopping surfers.
Harvesting South Island vegetables to order
Aimee Burton talks about how an ultimatum got her started on her business journey.
Roxburgh fleece scores perfect score at A&P Show
A fleece in Roxburgh has received a perfect score at the latest A&P Show.
Nitrate levels on Waimakariri zone committee agenda
Nitrate leaching in the district will be on the agenda for the Waimakariri zone committee
North Canterbury shearers urged to support shear-a-thon fundraiser
North Canterbury shearers are pitching in to raise awareness of suicide.
Oamaru's Te Pari Products establishes Nebraska office
An Oamaru business is expanding into the United States farm animal handling market.
Two major Methven Showgrounds projects completed
Two major projects were carried out recently at the Methven Showgrounds.
Benefits to cow monitoring outlined at North Otago farm
A new cow monitoring system. has been launched at a Geraldine farm.
Mycoplasma bovis hurts all down the chain
Mycoplasma bovis is affecting people all along the cattle supply chain.
Meat processing high in December quarter
Good livestock prices have caused lower processing volumes for the season.
DairyNZ: New forages reduce leaching tested at Canterbury farms
Canterbury farmers are trialling new forages to reduce their environmental footprint.
Water conservation focus of Waihi and Te Moana field day
A Waihi and Te Moana catchment group field day will focus on optimising water use.
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards finalists named
Five finalists have been named for this year's Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Former PGG Wrightson manager: You can't work forever
After nearly three decades working at PGG Wrightson's Kathryn Fagg is calling time.
Many have say on freedom camping
Over 1000 people have had their say on issues around freedom camping in Queenstown Lakes.
Queenstown super-home priced at $23.5 million
A super-home at arguably Queenstown's best address has just been priced for sale.
Hunter eats poisonous tutu berries
Canterbury DHB has issued a warning after a 51-year-old man ate toxic berries.
'Zeddy' feeder wins rural innovation award
The Zeddy Dry Feeder has wowed the judges at the Southern Rural Life Innovation Awards.
Transtasman battle looms for kiwi axemen
Kiwi axemen are preparing to battle their transtasman rivals in Invercargill.
Clyde Pony Club 'Godfather' easing off the reins
Graham Barkham has been involved with pony clubs for the last 54 years.
Central Otago vineyards making wine vegan-friendly
A handful of Central Otago wineries are producing wines that are suitable for vegans.
Central wine Bald Hills snares three trophies in Sydney
Bald Hills has won three awards at the 2018 Sydney International Wine Competition.
Southern Field Days show: Higher meat yield from Beltex breed
Beltex breed sheep impressed audiences when on show at Southern Field Days.