Beltex NZ holds inaugural ram lamb sale
Beltex NZ holds inaugural ram lamb sale
A top price of $15,000 was achieved at the first Beltex sheep sale in New Zealand last week.
Sally Rae
Milestone marked by blade-shearing ram
Milestone marked by blade-shearing ram
Most people take life a bit easier once they turn 80 — but not Ranfurly farmer Ian Smith.
Farmers given food for thought
Farmers given food for thought
Hakataramea Valley farmers have been given some food for thought with the suggestion they could market their products directly to consumers.
Family enterprise thriving
Family enterprise thriving
Former Central Otago boy Mark Mitchell has spent the past 30 years working in the meat industry in the US, particularly as a pioneer for New Zealand venison.
Expatriate banking on new future for Twizel
Expatriate banking on new future for Twizel
Twizel, the town that wasn’t meant to last, is fast becoming a holiday hot spot, writes Sally Rae.
Matching business and investors
Matching business and investors
It has been described as the Tinder of investing.
From beds to floods, inventor does the trick
From beds to floods, inventor does the trick
Dunedin inventor Larry Burns has done it again, this time tackling the topical issue of flooding.
Good news for primary exports
Good news for primary exports
Primary industry exports are forecast to lift nearly 11% to $42.2billion in the year ending June 2018 - the largest annual increase since 2014.
Report underlines benefits of natural fibres
Report underlines benefits of natural fibres
The New Zealand Merino Company is investing in research and development to highlight the impact of microplastics on the environment and the benefits of natural fibres as a solution.
Southern Lakes Tartan story of Shona's life
Southern Lakes Tartan story of a life
Ninety-two-year-old Wanaka woman Shona Johnstone shuns any suggestion she is a businesswoman, insisting her tartan textile venture is something that has simply evolved from a "fiddle" for her family.
Sticking with tradition pays off for merino breeders
Sticking with tradition pays off for merino breeders
When Jim Hore got his first stud merino sheep, industry stalwart Bill Gibson told him not to mix bloodlines.
Rodeo rider's success dedicated to mother
Rodeo rider's success dedicated to mother
When Jenny Atkinson won her record sixth national barrel racing title this month, it was a poignant moment.
'Dark moments' dealing with cattle disease
'Dark moments' dealing with cattle disease
Since Mycoplasma bovis was detected on their property in July last year, Kerry and Rosie Dwyer have gone through some "very dark moments''.
45km swim would make husband proud
45km swim would make husband proud
When Fi Fairbairn pulls on her wetsuit and goggles to tackle a gruelling 45km solo swim the length of Lake Wanaka on Good Friday, she reckons her late husband would have been proud.
Call to 'stand up' on freedom camping
Farmer issues call to 'stand up' on freedom camping
Blocking the entrance to a reserve popular with freedom campers was done by a young US man "concerned for the environment" - with help from a local farmer.
Project offers schoolchildren farm visits
Project offers schoolchildren farm visits
Farming is not all about chasing sheep.
Messing about with boats and wheels
Messing about with boats and wheels
If you were spending more than $250,000 on an on-road vehicle, you would probably be hoping for one that reached speeds of more than 10kmh.
Shearing sports contribution recognised
Shearing sports contribution recognised
Owaka woman Jude McNab has been recognised for her contribution to shearing sports.
Demand from military customers for Bison
Demand from military customers for Bison
Dunedin-based tech company Bison Group is making its mark on the military.
Young farmer making most of opportunities
Young farmer making most of opportunities
Scottish-born Ann Linton always wanted to visit New Zealand before she was 21.