Shawn McAvinue

A young breeder continues to buy Milking Shorthorn cattle to build his pedigree herd in Southland.

Southland dairy farmer Bronwyn Brown has realised a dream by being the first woman to lead the New Zealand Milking Shorthorn Association in its more than 110-year history.

North Otago shearing contractor Willy McSkimming is celebrating having a clearer head and stronger body, two years after quitting booze.

The Wānaka A&P Show is a must-attend event for three generations of a Maniototo merino breeding family.

A full clearance at a flock dispersal sale ended a more than 50-year history of a Poll Dorset stud in Otago.

Demand remains strong for sheep and beef in Otago.

Gum trees that probably sparked a destructive wildfire near Dunedin about 10 years ago have recently been felled.

A centenary of work to ensure the voices of rural women are heard will be celebrated in Waikouaiti next week.

A facelift of Heriot Collie Club facilities ahead of hosting the South Island sheep dog trial championships in 2028 is tracking well, president Scott Walker says.

The government needs to remove more barriers preventing farmers from using their KiwiSaver funds, a Dunedin sharemilker says.

Last month, South Otago sheep and beef farmer Geoff Blackmore crashed his quad bike, breaking his pelvis.

Townies studying in Dunedin are some of the latest recipients of the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship programme.

Demand remains strong for sheep and beef in Otago.

A North Otago innovator working to transform an on-farm waste challenge to a scalable source of value has been recognised in Australia.

Townies studying in Dunedin are some of the latest recipients of the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship programme.

Several southern cows are through to a second round of judging for a national Holstein Friesian competition.

"It felt pretty good to get a win over the Aussies."

Central Otago woolhandler Pagan Rimene is aiming to win her first open title at Golden Shears, which starts in Masterton today.

Lack of interest has led to the cancellation of the annual Lawrence Gymkhana Club working dog sale.