Townies named red meat scholarship recipients
Townies studying in Dunedin are some of the latest recipients of the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship programme.
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Strong sheep and beef sales in South
Strong sheep and beef sales in South
Demand remains strong for sheep and beef in Otago.
North Otago innovator wins Australian award
North Otago innovator wins Australian award
A North Otago innovator working to transform an on-farm waste challenge to a scalable source of value has been recognised in Australia.
Townies named red meat scholars
Townies named red meat scholars
Townies studying in Dunedin are some of the latest recipients of the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship programme.
‘Outstanding’ cows selected
‘Outstanding’ cows selected
Several southern cows are through to a second round of judging for a national Holstein Friesian competition.
Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia
Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia
"It felt pretty good to get a win over the Aussies."
Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears
Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears
Central Otago woolhandler Pagan Rimene is aiming to win her first open title at Golden Shears, which starts in Masterton today.
Dog sale cancelled after lack of interest
Dog sale cancelled after lack of interest
Lack of interest has led to the cancellation of the annual Lawrence Gymkhana Club working dog sale.
‘Feeling pretty good’ before test
‘Feeling pretty good’ before test
A transtasman shearing test is being held on the 60th anniversary of the Southern Shears in Gore on Saturday.
Scientific advancements extolled at deer event
Scientific advancements extolled at deer event
The science progressing the deer industry was celebrated in Dunedin last week.
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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’
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Upgrade of Green Island oat mill ‘progressing well’
An $11 million facelift of a Dunedin oat mill aims to increase capacity, which will require growers to supply more of the cereal grain.
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sheep and beef farmers Garry and Julene McCorkindale will call time on their family’s nearly 160-year tenure on their property Glenside in South Otago at the end of next month.
Sheep fly off the shelves at three Southern sales
Sheep fly off the shelves at three Southern sales
Sheep sale prices continue to soar in the South.
Attempting world records ‘a lot of fun’
Attempting world records ‘a lot of fun’
To break a three-stand world record by nearly 100 lambs, shearers Leon Samuels, of Roxburgh, Paerata Abraham, of Masterton, and Shane Ratima, of Hunterville, shore 2073 strong wool...
Storm repair ongoing: contractor
Storm repair ongoing: contractor
The cleanup and repair work created by severe spring wind toppling trees and flattening fences is ongoing, a Southland fencing contractor says.
Lay of the land
Lay of the land
The first successful shipment of frozen lamb from Totara Estate, North Otago, sailed from Dunedin to London in 1882.
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sheep and beef farmers Garry and Julene McCorkindale have sold their property Glenside in South Otago, ending their family's nearly 160 year tenure of the land.
Southerner pays top price for sire
Southerner pays top price for sire
Shedding ram Enfield 132/24 sold for the top price of $9000 at Gore Showgrounds last week.
On top with ‘cute’ breed
On top with ‘cute’ breed
Kacee Flannery, of Waipori, shows her blacknose Valais ram lamb Bugsy Denzell, which won the top prize for his breed and age at the Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel last month.
Sale result sign of boosted confidence, stud owner says
Sale result sign of boosted confidence, stud owner says
A couple of Suftex rams, bought by Melrose Station at the Paramount annual ram sale in Mataura last week.