Major changes to farming operation over six decades
Major changes to farming operation over six decades
When Alan Stewart's parents moved to a farm in the Leithen Valley, near Gore, in 1949, times were tough.
Sally Rae
Pioneering farmers pleased with approach
Pioneering farmers pleased with approach
West Otago dairy farmers Alistair and Josanne Megaw are proud of their wintering system.
Sheep in South heading for the hills
Sheep in South heading for the hills
More cows, more mixed farming systems involving dairy support and more finishing in the hill country.
Venison addition a 'major milestone'
Venison addition a 'major milestone'
When it came to building a new venison plant at Alliance Group's Smithfield plant, the timeframe was tight.
Acclaim from the world to Dunedin
Acclaim from the world to Dunedin
Being able to enjoy Dunedin's lifestyle while fielding calls from customers in New York or Belfast is something Ryan Baker finds "kind of cool".
Wanaka company takes on the world
Wanaka company takes on the world
An enterprising Wanaka couple have created an outdoor brand - for dogs - and are now shipping to 11 countries, the United States being the major market.
Fonterra adds to dairy hub in China
Fonterra adds to dairy hub in China
Fonterra is continuing its expansion in China with the purchase of two more big dairy farms in Hebei Province.
Lazy lunch for an active cause
Lazy lunch for an active cause
It started as an idea between two friends.
Make no excuses - just enter
Make no excuses - just enter
Lorraine Johnson is ready to counter any excuses people may have for not entering the 2013 Otago regional competition of the New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.
Youth no bar for contractor
Youth no bar for contractor
Geoff Scurr was just 16 when he bought his first bulldozer.
Active grass-roots approach urged
Active grass-roots approach urged
The only people who should be making decisions about the land are the people managing it.
'Grand' career, but concerns for future
'Grand' career, but concerns for future
Professor Frank Griffin sums up his lengthy career in animal science with a simple comment - "it's grand".
Alliance secures UK lamb contract
Alliance secures UK lamb contract
Southland-based meat processor Alliance Group has secured an exclusive contract to supply chilled New Zealand lamb to major UK-retailer Marks and Spencer.
Pay cuts reflect industry state
Pay cuts reflect industry state
Pay reductions at Blue Sky Meats, accepted by meat workers this week, are a reflection of the state of the industry, the Meat Workers Union says.
Assurance on woolscouring assets
Assurance on woolscouring assets
Australian company Lempriere Holdings has indicated it would not sell New Zealand Wool Services International's scouring assets if its takeover bid is successful.
'Exciting chapter' for dairy
'Exciting chapter' for dairy
Trading Among Farmers could be the start of a "highly innovative and exciting chapter" in Fonterra's history, Federated Farmers dairy chairman Willy Leferink believes.
Scientist pursuing life-long fascination
Scientist pursuing life-long fascination
Julie Everett-Hincks' fascination with sheep breeding and lamb survival began at a young age.
Outlook less dire than feared
Outlook less dire than feared
While he acknowledges the 2012-13 season will be tough for farmers, Federated Farmers national president Bruce Wills believes it will not be as dire as some speculations.
Fonterra's Shareholders Fund expected to raise $525m
Fonterra's Shareholders Fund expected to raise $525m
Units in Fonterra's Shareholders Fund, which will raise up to $525 million, are expected to go on sale on November 5.
'Best and brightest minds' in NZ
'Best and brightest minds' in NZ
Synlait Milk chief executive and co-founder John Penno is among 14 recipients of this year's Prime Minister's Business Scholarships.