Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Federated Farmers national president Katie Milne believes there is real momentum building for farming — "and in the right way".
Sally Rae
Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes
Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes
Unsurprisingly, Joseph Moir — winner of the Southern Man competition at the Southern Field Days — found beer-tasting the most enjoyable part of the challenge.
Big toy has price tag to match
Big toy has price tag to match
If you’ve got a spare $625,000 sitting in the wallet, then a Fendt 1050 tractor could be just the ticket.
All ready for annual organised chaos
All ready for annual organised chaos
The blackcurrant jam has been made and the pikelets are ready — it must be time for the annual Papatowai Challenge.
MAFS star alone on Valentine's Day
Couple still together, despite separation
Married at First Sight contestant Brett Renall spent Valentine's Day in a most unromantic location, and away from new bride Angel.
Scene set for bumper field days
Scene set for bumper field days
Amid the hustle and bustle at the Southern Field Days site at Waimumu yesterday, there was also an air of calm.
Super-excited about big game
Super-excited about big game
Come Thursday and Fred Booth will be the favourite father, grandfather and great-grandfather in the South.
Retiring from farming not simple
Retiring from farming not simple
Don't leave it too late.
‘M. bovis’ now confirmed on 23 properties
‘M. bovis’ now confirmed on 23 properties
The number of properties confirmed as being infected with Mycoplasma bovis has risen to 23.
Making his marque in business
Making his marque in business
Ken Cummings still has the paperwork for the very first car he sold more than 40 years ago.
Mycoplasma bovis: Number of infected properties rises
Mycoplasma bovis: Number of infected properties rises
The number of properties confirmed as being infected with Mycoplasma bovis has risen to 23.
Botanic gardens apprenticeships reward for pair
Botanic gardens apprenticeships reward for pair
Three years of training has now ended for graduating Dunedin Botanic Garden apprentices Carla De Boer and Morgan Hampton.
Middlemarch property positive for cattle disease
Middlemarch property positive for cattle disease
A property at Middlemarch has been confirmed as testing positive for cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Sustained recovery forecast
Sustained recovery forecast
This year looks set to generate "a sense of sustained recovery" in New Zealand agriculture with favourable market conditions, Rabobank says.
Air of inevitability in switch to orcharding
Air of inevitability in switch to orcharding
Head along to Central Otago orchard Moorpark and Mulberry and prepare for much hilarity.
‘M.bovis’ just needs simple rules
‘M.bovis’ just needs simple rules
A Central Otago dairy farming couple with first-hand experience of dealing with Mycoplasma bovis say it is very easy to manage.
Pioneering ‘Aunt Marl’ inspired belief in potential
Pioneering ‘Aunt Marl’ inspired belief in potential
When it comes to inspiring role models, Annabel Blaikie does not have to look any further than her great-aunt Margaret Mackay.
Mt Cook Salmon appointment
Mt Cook Salmon appointment
Professional director Sarah Ottrey has been appointed to the board of Mt Cook Alpine Salmon.
Events to offer advice for farmers
Events to offer advice for farmers
Various events and gatherings to help farmers coping with drought conditions have already been scheduled throughout Otago.
Waimate, Southland properties lift bovis total to 20
Waimate, Southland properties lift bovis total to 20
Two further properties in Waimate and Southland have been confirmed with Mycoplasma bovis, bringing the total number to 20.