South Island wool sales erratic
Prices were erratic at last week's South Island wool sale in Christchurch.
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Average lambing percentage rises
A record lambing percentage underpins a lift in lamb numbers
Shed's reconstruction brings back memories
The recent reconstruction of a shearing stand is now on display at Tuapeka Vintage Club.
Central Otago SH8 to close for flood repairs
There will be disruptions on the highway around Roxburgh in coming days.
Importance of irrigation expected to grow
Climate change effects would make need to reliably grow produce, feed stock more important
Hotter change may suit more types of grape
Otago region's climate might be more like Hawke's Bay and crops might mature earlier.
Growers rapt about early fruit, weather
Looking like a record crop for cherries as growers weeks ahead of where they'd normally be
Deerhunters angered by 1080 deaths
Hundreds of deer carcasses reported after the Molesworth 1080 drop to fight tuberculosis.
Student army coming to help flood-ravaged Roxburgh
An army of students wielding shovels, brooms and wheelbarrows is set invade Roxburgh.
Young farmers show their skills at FMG contest
FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2018's Otago district final, held in Omakau, went smoothly.
Wool being used in air filter masks
People will be breathing easier in air-polluted cities, thanks in part to a Wanaka sheep
Cromwell apricots ripe for picking in November
Cromwell apricots have been picked in November for the first time in its 103-years.
Winner learned it all along the way
Debra Cruikshank is a woman on a mission, writes Nicole Sharp.
Earthquake-damaged rural land use studies begin
MPI encourages earthquake- affected regions to use $5000 worth of funded advisory services
Roxburgh floods: highway still not clear
Roxburgh busy with machinery working on the roads trying to clear silt and rocks.
Weather puts pressure on water schemes in Clutha District
Some residents in the Clutha District have been warned to boil water
Watch: Phantom Creek suddenly became raging torrent
A Millers Flat family have work ahead after flash floods raged through their farm.
Storm hits early crop of Central Otago cherries
One Teviot Valley orchardist says between 30% and 40% of his crop was damaged in storms.
Urban trapping workshops to help save wildlife in NZ
Trapping needs to be done everywhere, including backyards, to save NZ's wildlife.
Roxburgh main road still closed, water off
The main road in Roxburgh will not open and the town's water supply will not be back on.
Ex-Zespri head to lead Silver Fern Farms
Silver Fern Farms has named Zespri chief operating officer Simon Limmer as its new CEO.
Foresters urged to get advice on value of small woodlots
Forest owners are being encouraged to check what local timber processors can offer.
Ooh honey, looks like a good season
The buzz around Otago apiarists is shaping up to be one of the best in years.
Planner advises against William Hill subdivision
An application for consent for a subdivision at William Hill winery should be declined.
Roxburgh's raging torrent's pull back to reveal damage
Roxburgh residents will wake up to a second day without running water this morning
Plucky Roxburgh residents clean up after floods
Roxburgh residents are in high spirits despite flood clean up ahead.
Dairy cows' record production
New Zealand's dairy cow herd is still pumping out record milk volumes.
Wool bosses happy with performance
Wools of New Zealand's chairman and CEO are satisfied with the company's performance.
Another onslaught of thunderstorms expected
More dramatic thunderstorms are expected to roll across much of the country.
Pest control project at bringing back the birds
The focus of the Otago Peninsula Biodiversity Group on pests pays off.
Sean Connelly: Harvesting experience feeds progress
The best ways to a better food system have been gathered for sharing, writes Sean Connelly
EPA chief scientist says irrigation good for environment
Irrigation, when carefully managed, is a "great boon" to the environment
Alternative proteins pose a threat for meat
The rise of alternative proteins needs to be kept in perspective, says an analyst.