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Two major Methven Showgrounds projects completed
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DairyNZ: New forages reduce leaching tested at Canterbury farms
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Many have say on freedom camping
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Hunter eats poisonous tutu berries
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'Zeddy' feeder wins rural innovation award
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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
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Southern Field Days Southern Man Joseph Moir raps to win
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MetOcean Solutions awarded $500,000 for better weather-prediction tool
MetOcean Solutions has been awarded $500,000 to track the progress and impact of weather.
Dunedin man lands innovation award for sheet metal beehives
A Dunedin man has won an award for developing an innovative hive system.
Live goat exports to Asia in demand
More live exports of goats are planned for the Asian market.
Plan to develop assets to tap agri-tourism potential in Southland
Agri-tourism is expected to become a key attraction for South Island visitors.
Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards finalist acknowledges teamwork
This year's Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards recognise contributions to industry.
Kavanagh College introduces agribusiness as subject
Agribusiness is now a subject to learn at Kavanagh College in Dunedin.
Midnight the runaway pig leads merry chase around town
A pig on the loose in Greymouth has led an animal control officer on a gleeful chase.
Good prices at Omarama merino ewe sale
Prices were well up at last week's Omarama merino ewe sale.
PGG Wrightson: Steady price rise for most wools
Wool prices are strong and on firm aground at present.
Limited road access to Takaka tomorrow
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