The business giving tourists a taste of the country
It is probably just as well that Laura Douglas has ditched her stiletto heels, given her days can include chasing errant pigs.
Sally Rae
Animal scientist off to graduate with PHD
Animal scientist off to graduate with PHD
When Dunedin animal scientist Bruno Santos travels to Australia next week for his graduation, it will be extra special.
Founder of stud mentioned in WW1 dispatches
Founder of stud mentioned in WW1 dispatches
Back in 1953, Matthew Kirkpatrick founded the Hereford stud that is now Waikaka Herefords.
Hard-working family on Greenvale farm since 1907
Hard-working family on Greenvale farm since 1907
Stud breeding is in the Paterson family’s blood.
ASB's milk forecast trimmed
ASB's milk forecast trimmed
ASB has trimmed its milk price forecast by 25c to $6.25c on the back of another fall in global dairy prices.
Horticulture leads expected revenue rise
Horticulture leads expected revenue rise
Horticulture and dairy are the driving forces behind a forecast 2.5% increase in New Zealand primary industry export revenue for the year to June 2019.
Hakataramea adapts to change
Hakataramea adapts to change
The latest in the crusade against weeds and pests is the topic of a field day being held tomorrow in the Hakataramea Valley. It is the second field day organised by the newly-formed Hakataramea Sustainability Collective.
Crossbred wool used for clothing range
Crossbred wool used for clothing range
The launch of a menswear range by UK retail giant Marks & Spencer using crossbred lambswool has ``got to be a positive'', Southland farmer Adam McCall says.
PSI rises in September but concerns remain
PSI rises in September but concerns remain
New Zealand's services sector might have experienced a slight increase in expansion during September but it remains below its long-term average.
‘Solutions’ approach key to success
‘Solutions’ approach key to success
When it comes to dealing with the rural community, Dave Heffernan can walk the talk.
Red meat exports top $6.7 billion
Red meat exports top $6.7 billion
New Zealand's red meat exports have topped $6.7 billion in 2017-18, up 21% on the previous season, the latest export figures from Beef + Lamb New Zealand show.
Farm visit demand spurs sessions
Farm visit demand spurs sessions
Southland farmers are being encouraged to combine agriculture with tourism to cater for a burgeoning interest in rural experiences.
Bees taking farmer on busy journey
Bees taking farmer on busy journey
Julie Kearney is getting a buzz out of bees.
Move around world never regretted
Move around world never regretted
Harry might have met Sally but when Rory met Frank, it was to lead to a move to the other side of the world.
Awards a chance to learn, develop
Awards a chance to learn, develop
Otago Peninsula sheep and beef farmer Paula Cross is passionate about the agricultural sector and helping to bridge the so-called rural-urban divide.
Wrightson optimistic about performance
Wrightson optimistic about performance
PGG Wrightson is optimistic about the prospects for its trading performance for the year ahead, forecasting a similar result to the previous year.
Moo beat music for process manager
Moo beat music for process manager
Working in a shiny new $240 million nutritional formula plant is a far cry from a dream of being a musician.
Field days fast-moving ball, CEO says
Field days fast-moving ball, CEO says
It is a big week for Paul Mutch and his band of helpers.
Fonterra revises milk forecast down
Fonterra revises milk forecast down
Fonterra suppliers have been dealt a blow with the co-operative revising its 2018-19 forecast farm-gate milk price from $6.75 to a range of $6.25-$6.50.
Dunedin site taking stock after Christchurch fire
Dunedin site taking stock after Christchurch fire
In the aftermath of a massive fire at its Hornby plant in Christchurch, Ravensdown says it is too soon to say what the impact could be on fertiliser manufacture at its Ravensbourne site in Dunedin.