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Sanford posts strong profit despite 'challenges'
Sanford has posted an increased full-year profit of $35.7million
Landcorp making transformation
A value chain approach must be part of the solution for Landcorp farms.
It's looking like a dry December
A dry spell is developing across New Zealand that could last into December.
Rabbit plague invades township
Rabbit numbers on the Moeraki Peninsula have exploded, reaching "plague" proportions.
Future supply of fruit and veges at risk
There is a call for a national strategy to secure our fresh food supply
Romantic tale behind prizewinning partnership
The Hay's unique story of how they became South Island Farm Foresters of the Year.
Another 1000 cattle to be culled as disease spreads
Another 1000 cattle on a newly identified infected Waimate property will be culled.
Wanaka's inaugural ceilidh festival promises taste of Scotland
Tartans and haggis are set to take over Wanaka in two weeks' time
Early cherry harvest begins in Cromwell
The first fruit is coming off the trees, and it is looking like a good crop.
Upper Clutha farmers claim ORC comments 'misleading'
A group of Upper Clutha farmers are not ruling out legal action against the ORC
Gore farmer next Beef+Lamb New Zealand chairman
Gore farmer Andrew Morrison will take over as chairman of Beef+Lamb New Zealand
A&P show going ahead despite suspicious stable fire
The annual South Otago A&P Show will go ahead despite a suspicious fire
Result of waterfront clean-up disappoints
Bottle tops, used condoms and four dead ducklings were found in Queenstown Bay on Sunday.
Kiwis set a quacking pace at World Waterfowl Calling
New Zealand was in winning form at the World Waterfowl Calling Championships.
Most oppose higher river speed limit
An increased speed limit for boaties on Cluth River has had overwhelming opposition.
'Rock star' of sheep science gets lifetime achievement award
John McEwan has been described by a farmer as the "rock star'' of sheep scientists.
Conditions 'fantastic' for annual fishing competition
Fishing conditions on Lake Hawea during the fishing tournament were "fantastic".
Summer's coming: Near record highs
The outlook for the rest of November is stunning for most of New Zealand.
Second call for fishing guides to be licensed
New Zealand Professional Fishing Guides Association wants guides to be licensed.
Joint efforts on water quality
Otago Regional Council is working with Central Otago farmers to monitor water quality
2018 Nuffield Scholar: Landpro director gets time away
Kate Scott quips that Landpro is "taking over the world one small regional town at a time"
Passionate about energy
Solis Norton, of Port Chalmers, has been named a 2018 Nuffield scholar
New venture about more than just peanut butter
Dunedin builder Michael Hastie has gone nuts - and established Bay Road peanut butter.
Neighbours at odds over attacks on sheep, ponies
Dog put down after sheep and miniature ponies attacked .
Jet boater hits back at DOC accusations
Group had been accused of hunting while drunk and being rude to other hut users.
Close working relationship suits growers to a tee
Yesterday, farmers gathered at Happy Valley Station to show off their new bespoke suits
Otago-developed gel gets FDA approval
A wound-healing sinus gel co-developed by the University of Otago is set to go on sale
Dunedin Craft Beer, top food and a good crew
It takes more than hops, malt, water and yeast to run a successful beer festival.
'Kind spring' so far for viticulturists
The "gods are smiling" on Waitaki Valley wine growers this spring.
Hopes high for start to lakes research centre
An alpine lakes research centre in Wanaka may soon become a reality.
Fencing best practice showcased at Parkside Quarries
Fencing industry folk from parts of the South Island converged on a North Otago landmark
AgResearch: Foods of the future to boost brain
NZ foods of the future have more flavour and texture, but also boost our brain functions.
Looking ahead: Weekend weather
The North Island can expect rain and wind, but the South Island misses the brunt of it.