Celebrating positives and opportunities
Celebrating positives and opportunities
It's no surprise that Jon Pemberton chose a career in the agricultural sector — after all, his nickname at school was "Bloody Farmer".
Sally Rae
Community support motivating factor
Community support motivating factor
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Skincare company secures agreement
Skincare company secures agreement
Dunedin company Blis Technologies has announced a licensing agreement with luxury New Zealand beauty brand Emma Lewisham — the first business-to-business partnership for its skincare technology.
Community support motivating factor
Community support motivating factor
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the third of the finalists — rural...
Win-win for farming family, community
Win-win for farming family, community
"It's just been a great community to live and grow up in and for our family as well."
Changing stereotypes via social media
Changing stereotypes via social media
He's a passionate Southland farmer who is also passionate about educating others on modern farming practices.
West Otago couple count their blessings
West Otago couple count their blessings
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Juggling family, farming, community
Juggling family, farming, community
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative.
Juggling family, farming, community
Juggling family, farming, community
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the second of the finalists — Herbert...
Positive impact through Tb Free
Positive impact through Tb Free
Southland dairy farmer Nigel Johnston faced much uncertainty and sleepless nights when bovine tuberculosis was detected in his dairy herd.
West Otago couple count their blessings
West Otago couple count their blessings
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the first of the finalists — Heriot...
West Otago couple count their blessings
West Otago couple count their blessings
The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the first of the finalists, Heriot-based...
Seeking ‘work to fulfil people’s needs’
Seeking ‘work to fulfil people’s needs’
"We're not finding people to fulfil work needs, we’re finding work to fulfil people’s needs."
‘Traumatic’ economic times took away fun from pork business
‘Traumatic’ economic times took away fun from pork business
Havoc Farm Pork’s Dunedin factory closed permanently this week, ending a 20-year association with the city. Business editor Sally Rae talks to co-owner Linda McCallum-Jackson — also known...
Focusing on family, friends, connections
Focusing on family, friends, connections
"Farming — it’s us. It’s all around us. It’s our family, it’s our friends."
More to wintering than going through motions
More to wintering than going through motions
Dairy farmer Rick Munro says doing the right thing with wintering is no tick-box exercise.
Thinking outside the square about grazing
Thinking outside the square about grazing
Intense winter grazing has been in the spotlight in the South over recent years. Rural editor Sally Rae talks to West Otago dairy farmers who say their wintering systems are...
New factory in Mosgiel for window specialist
New factory in Mosgiel for window specialist
Growing pains are behind the development of a new factory being built at Mosgiel for Design Windows Dunedin.
Silver Fern chief to step down
Silver Fern chief to step down
Silver Fern Farms chief executive Simon Limmer is stepping down after five and a-half years in the role.
‘Keen’ workers find jobs through scheme
‘Keen’ workers find jobs through scheme
She went for some experience and landed a job.