Youth discuss issues
From youth government representation to the future of education, a raft of issues were tackled during The Social Experiment in Dunedin.
Sally Rae
Fowler puts his sole into competition
Fowler puts his sole into competition
If you're driving past the Kaikorai Rugby Club in Dunedin and see a chap wielding a gumboot, it's most likely Kieran Fowler.
Beltex-cross lambs in demand
Beltex-cross lambs in demand
A sale of Beltex-cross ram lambs in Southland last week "went through the roof'', PGG Wrightson livestock genetics representative Callum McDonald said.
Rabobank head strongly linked with land, South
Rabobank head strongly linked with land, South
Rabobank New Zealand chief executive Todd Charteris has always had a connection with farming - and the South.
Primary produce exports booming
Primary produce exports booming
Following a strong production season and renewed surge in dairy and meat prices, primary industry export performance continues to outpace expectations for the year ending June 2019.
Scholar keen to bridge urban-rural divide
Scholar keen to bridge urban-rural divide
Emma Subtil sees the opportunities in the primary industries as "endless''.
Karauria adds national award to achievements
Karauria adds national award to achievements
The accolades keep coming for Alexandra woolhandler and shearer Pagan Karauria.
One bad run no discouragement
One bad run no discouragement
"PL" Anderson was a bit too upfront about one of his runs in the dog trials at the Wanaka A&P Show.
Adopt a tractor mission to get collection to show
Adopt a tractor mission to get collection to show
Ask Allan Dippie how many tractors he has in his collection and he shrugs.
Three generations all judging
Three generations all judging
There was something a bit special going on in the equestrian judging at the Wanaka A&P Show.
Woman judge relishing the role
Woman judge relishing the role
It was appropriate that, on International Women's Day, Georgie Wallace was in the sheep pens at the Wanaka A&P Show.
Farmers feeling nervous in regulatory environment
Farmers feeling nervous in regulatory environment
A high level of nervousness is apparent in the rural sector around the regulatory environment farmers are facing, Alliance Group chairman Murray Taggart says.
Show changes over years ‘unbelievable’
Show changes over years ‘unbelievable’
Few know their way around the main ring at the Wanaka A&P Show like Tussock Lucas.
MP says Landcorp is 'out of touch'
MP says Landcorp is 'out of touch'
Landcorp has rejected a suggestion by Clutha-Southland MP Hamish Walker that it is "out of touch" with farmers.
Upgraded packing facility opening
Upgraded packing facility opening
Central Otago pipfruit business CAJ van der Voort will tonight celebrate the official opening of its state-of-the-art upgraded packing facility.
Swine disease expected to boost Chinese beef imports
Swine disease expected to boost Chinese beef imports
Stringent policing of China's borders, due to African swine fever, is expected to create further export opportunities for beef exporters like NZ Rabobank analyst Blake Holgate says.
Seventh lift for dairy prices
Seventh lift for dairy prices
Dairy prices posted a seventh consecutive gain in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction, boosted by a solid 6% gain in whole milk powder prices.
Potential seen in double-muscled Beltex sheep breed
Potential seen in double-muscled Beltex sheep breed
A Southland farming family has invested significantly in the Beltex sheep breed, believing it will be of ''major benefit'' to the New Zealand sheep industry.
Hurrell appointed to lead Fonterra
Hurrell appointed to lead Fonterra
Miles Hurrell has been permanently appointed as Fonterra's chief executive.
PGG Wrightson confident seed division sale to DLF Seeds will gain OIO assent
PGG Wrightson confident seed division sale to DLF Seeds will gain OIO assent
The sale of PGG Wrightson Seeds to DLF Seeds is now only awaiting approval from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office.