Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
The winners of the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards were announced at a function at Wingatui Racecourse near Mosgiel last week.
Shawn McAvinue
Prices put a ‘smile’ on farmers’ faces
Prices put a ‘smile’ on farmers’ faces
Steer and heifer prices have never been higher at the Owaka Calf Sale, award-winning vendors say.
Young buyer gets his dream cow
Young buyer gets his dream cow
Southland boy Koby Hunter wants life on his family dairy farm to be less black and white so he paid top dollar for a red cow.
Palmerston Second Calf Sale
Palmerston Second Calf Sale
Demand has been strong at calf sales in the South.
Teen celebrates first year of stud
Teen celebrates first year of stud
Teenager Charlotte Hunt is celebrating the first anniversary of her Murray Grey stud in Southland.
Cattle breeder to defend title in US
Cattle breeder to defend title in US
Southland Hereford cattle enthusiast Niamh Barnett will defend a young breeders title in the United States this year.
Decision on dairy career validated
Decision on dairy career validated
North Otago farmer Caleb Smith has always known his future was in the dairy industry — despite his parents’ warnings.
Cattle breeder to defend title in US
Cattle breeder to defend title in US
Southland Hereford cattle enthusiast Niamh Barnett will defend a young breeders title in the United States this year.
Confidence in beef market on rise
Confidence in beef market on rise
What a difference a year makes in the beef game.
Family sells cream of cow crop to realise dream
Moving a herd: family sells cream of cow crop to realise dream
Sharemilkers Michael and Cherie Berkers will sell the best of their herd to realise their dream of owning a farm.
Dedication to animal welfare, veterinary science recognised
Dedication to animal welfare, veterinary science recognised
Central Southland veterinarian Mark Bryan will receive a top industry award for his work advancing veterinary science and animal welfare.
Call for one farmer advocacy group
Call for one farmer advocacy group
A call has been made for a single industry group to advocate on behalf of all farmers to create "one strong voice".
Bringing wool to farmers
Bringing wool to farmers
Field days are a great way to introduce new customers to an online business selling merino goods, a Queenstown high-country farmer says.
Exports of cherries hit record high volumes
Exports of cherries hit record high volumes
Cherry growers are celebrating exports reaching a record high this season.
Animal health focus of B+LNZ event
Animal health focus of B+LNZ event
Farmers flocked to a sheep and beef farm in Northern Southland to get to know their enemies better.
'Prestigious accolade' for vet
'Prestigious accolade' for vet
Central Southland veterinarian Mark Bryan is due to receive a top industry award for his work advancing veterinary science and animal welfare.
Ploughman not just horsing around
Ploughman not just horsing around
South Otago ploughman Scott McKenzie is competing with a different kind of horsepower at the national championships in Middlemarch this weekend.
Aims outlined at B+LNZ field day
Aims outlined at B+LNZ field day
The aspirations of new Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Alan Thomson and Jeff Farm general manager Michael Benton range from running the best industry group in the world to reducing lamb...
Breeding a better cow
Breeding a better cow
Sharemilkers Nick and Anieka Templer shared their aspirations at a field day in Northern Southland last week.
Salmonella taking toll on cows
Salmonella taking toll on cows
Salmonella is "slamming" cows on dairy farms in the South, Gore vet Karen Nicholson says.