Sally Rae

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Rural landowner courting European investors

NZX-listed New Zealand Rural Land Company says New Zealand has the most productive agricultural...

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Rural landowner courting European investors

The New Zealand Rural Land Company is holding investor presentations in Europe this week, promoting the NZX-listed company as "one of the only ways" overseas investors can gain exposure to New...

Davenport returning to MTF Finance

Davenport returning to MTF Finance

Rowena Davenport is heading back to MTF Finance next month to lead the company’s credit function.

Gibson steps into chairman position

Port Otago director Tim Gibson has been named the company’s new chairman. PHOTO: PORT OTAGO

Gibson steps into chairman position

Tim Gibson is the new chairman of Port Otago.

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Optimistic despite tough regulatory changes

Beef + Lamb New Zealand chairman Andrew Morrison says he faces the same challenges in his own...

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Optimistic despite tough regulatory changes

Farmers are being encouraged to vote in this year’s Beef + Lamb New Zealand director elections.

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Beef+Lamb not listening to farmers, candidate says

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Beef+Lamb not listening to farmers, candidate says

"There is a mood for change."

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Software helps growers make most of trees

Fruitminder chief executive Seb Chapman is excited about the potential of the orchard management...

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Software helps growers make most of trees

Orchard management software being developed in Queenstown may well bear fruit for growers, those behind it say.

Southland-raised student revelling in studies

Lincoln University student Emma Blom has a particular passion for the dairy industry. PHOTO:...

Southland-raised student revelling in studies

Emma Blom describes herself as a curious learner.

Proud owner takes home two maiden wins

Mark Mckenzie with Tess and Grace after winning the double at the West Otago A and P Tux maiden...

Proud owner takes home two maiden wins

Heriot is home to a new national champion.

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Start-up developer talks of the fruits of his labour

The upright fruiting offshoots system Mike Casey uses on his cherry orchard has only been around...

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Start-up developer talks of the fruits of his labour

It was a big lifestyle change for Mike and Rebecca Casey when they upped sticks from Sydney and moved to Central Otago and established a cherry orchard with a mission to reduce emissions.

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Retired but still fighting for resident rights

Association president Brian Peat, of Mosgiel, says retired life is good but the Retirement...

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Retired but still fighting for resident rights

Mosgiel’s Brian Peat, president of the Retirement Villages Residents Association of New Zealand, talks to business editor Sally Rae about why he believes legislative changes need to be made in the retirement village sector.

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Language brings identity

Jeremy Banks (45) says his connection to his whakapapa has helped in both his commercial and...

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Language brings identity

When Jeremy Banks was growing up in Central Otago, it was a typical, rural upbringing.

Pride must be restored in farmers

Pride must be restored in farmers

In Chinese astrology, 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit.

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Pamu identifies nearly 3000ha for trees

Sheep are shifted at Pamu’s Waipori Station in the Otago hinterland, near Lake Mahinerangi. PHOTO...

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Pamu identifies nearly 3000ha for trees

State-owned farming company Pamu (Landcorp) has identified nearly 3000ha of land on two of its Otago properties to be planted in trees, subject to resource consent.

Garston open day aiming for ‘hops hub’

James McNamee, from Garston Hops, enjoys a cold beer with friend Stu
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Garston open day aiming for ‘hops hub’

James McNamee is in the pursuit of hoppiness.

DINZ releases industry recovery plan

New Zealand’s deer industry body has released a new strategy, mapping out a plan for the next...

DINZ releases industry recovery plan

Deer Industry New Zealand (DINZ) chief executive Innes Moffat says the industry has "a bit of pep in its step" again after being "Covidified" for several years.

Dinz releases five-year industry recovery plan

Deer Industry New Zealand (Dinz) chief executive Innes Moffat says the industry has "a bit of pep in its step" again after being "Covidified" for several years.

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Open day aiming for ‘hops hub’

James McNamee, of Garston Hops, pictured with his son Owen drenching sheep yesterday, says hops...

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Open day aiming for ‘hops hub’

James McNamee is in the pursuit of hoppiness.

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Pamu identifies nearly 3000ha for planting

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Pamu identifies nearly 3000ha for planting

State-owned farming company Pamu (Landcorp) has identified nearly 3000ha of land on two of its Otago properties to be planted in trees, subject to resource consent.

Pride must be restored in farmers for future generations

Sally Rae leads the call to make 2023 The Year of The Farmer.

ORC keen to discuss station’s forestry plans

ORC keen to discuss station’s forestry plans

The ORC says it would welcome discussions with Lammermoor Station’s owners and the Central Otago District Council over the station’s plans to plant 60,000 pine trees on the property.

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