Farming News

Local wool values are being driven down by the rising New Zealand dollar being toyed with on the international currency market, New Zealand Wool Services International general manager John Dawson said.

Dairy farmers in South Otago and Southland are still managing difficult dry conditions, despite good levels of rainfall throughout the region recently.

Australian sheep classer Gordon McMaster could have taken a very different career path - if it had not been for his father.

Grant and Cathy Watts are keen to encourage others to get involved in showing Highland cattle.

The latest in rural technology, equipment and ideas will be on display at the three-day Southern Field Days at Waimumu this month.

Excellent crop yields are being achieved by Biodiesel New Zealand's farmer suppliers this season, with about half the 2012 autumn oilseed rape crop harvested.