Challenges navigated in ‘tumultuous’ year
Otago Federated Farmers president Mark Patterson has described the past 12 months as "one of the most tumultuous in recent farming history".
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Chen joins Blue Sky Pastures board
Chen joins Blue Sky Pastures board
High-profile lawyer and businesswoman Mai Chen has been appointed to the board of southern meat processor Blue Sky Pastures.
Meeting to discuss new catchment group
Meeting to discuss new catchment group
It was an involvement with the Dairy Industry Awards which spurred Hanna Stalker’s passion for the environment.
Perendale pioneer awarded life membership
Perendale pioneer awarded life membership
Perendale breeders from throughout New Zealand converged on Queenstown last week for their annual conference. Rural editor Sally Rae headed to West Otago and caught up with them during a tour of...
IoD role about making ‘a better New Zealand’
IoD role about making ‘a better New Zealand’
Institute of Directors chief executive Kirsten Patterson talks to business editor Sally Rae about the importance of good governance.
Waimate farm manager wins NZ title
Waimate farm manager wins NZ title
He used to be an information technology student in India.
Dairy event will be all about change
Dairy event will be all about change
Dynamic. That is the theme of the South Island’s largest dairy event, SIDE 2022, which is being held in Oamaru on June 8-9.
Can-do approach keeps garage going
Can-do approach keeps garage going
In the sleepy North Otago township of Duntroon lives a couple who have overcome massive obstacles to continue to operate a business in their much-loved community. Business editor Sally Rae reports.
SIL now has 74% of Blue Sky Meats
SIL now has 74% of Blue Sky Meats
Southern Lamb Investments Ltd is the new majority shareholder of Blue Sky Meats.
Challenging but satisfying year for SFF
Challenging but satisfying year for SFF
"Farming has never been more challenging yet, in my view, the future has never looked as bright — if we get it right."
Forecast milk price range reduced
Forecast milk price range reduced
Fonterra has reduced its 2021-22 forecast farmgate milk price range, citing global events which have resulted in short-term impacts on demand for dairy products.
Landscape like the moon
Landscape like the moon
Leo Edginton reckons he landed on the moon this week.
First-time dog trial entrant ‘super excited’
First-time dog trial entrant ‘super excited’
Dog triallists are a dedicated bunch.
Dog trialling in the bloodline
Dog trialling in the bloodline
When it comes to a pedigree in dog trials, Kelly Tweed has it covered.
Couple share their knowledge on how to propagate natives
Couple share their knowledge on how to propagate natives
It's a growing trend — literally.
On track and ready for dog trial champs
On track and ready for dog trial champs
If every dog has its day, then Kirsty O’Connor will be hoping that day dawns for Dusk — and Pitch — this week.
Firm helping Maldives’ fisheries sector grow
Firm helping Maldives’ fisheries sector grow
A Dunedin architecture firm’s involvement with a fisheries project in the Maldives, worth about $US40 million ($NZ61 million), is continuing a decades-long association with the island nation.
Chilly day at rugby sparked hot idea
Chilly morning at rugby sparked hot idea
"Solidifying on the sideline." That’s how Charlotte Bell felt as she watched her young daughter run on to the rugby field in the beautiful - but often wintry climes - of the Waitaki Valley.
Innovators want wool to take to the sky
Innovators want wool to take to the sky
ODT business and rural editor Sally Rae talks to those behind two diverse projects to add value to the wool clip.
Quarry gets support for shift away from coal use
Quarry gets support for shift away from coal use
Ravensdown has secured government co-funding to match its investment to install a biomass combustor at its Dipton lime quarry in Southland.