Farmer signs on to organic future
Farmer signs on to organic future
A South Otago dairy farmer believes converting to organic will simplify his farm system, reduce costs and increase profit.
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Brooke Reichel's peppermint slice
Brooke Reichel's peppermint slice
In the Edi-bull series, Shawn McAvinue asks the people making the food served at bull sales in the South to share their recipes.
Farmers urged to make most of EBVs
Farmers urged to make most of EBVs
Data is confidence when buying a bull, a North Otago livestock genetic specialist says.
Ridding possums key to clearing Tb
Ridding possums key to clearing Tb
A plan to eradicate tuberculosis-infected possums from parts of New Zealand, including Otago, aims to protect herds from the disease.
Ice in their veins: Stewart elated to win national title
Ice in their veins: Stewart elated to win national title
At the age of 74 Central Otago dog triallist Alan “Snow” Stewart has realised a long-held ambition to win a New Zealand Championship event.
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Herefordbull fetches $65k, record smashed
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Herefordbull fetches $65k, record smashed
A smoking bull fetched $65,000 and set a stud record in Central Otago.
Record bull sale in Teviot Valley
Record bull sale in Teviot Valley
Family traditions are deeply rooted in a Hereford bull sale in Teviot Valley.
Southern organic dairy farmers to supply Stirling
Southern organic dairy farmers to supply Stirling
Fonterra is progressing the expansion of its organic business following a successful recruitment drive of southern dairy farmers.
No bull: Teviot Valley Hereford fetches $50k
No bull: Teviot Valley Hereford fetches $50k
A large bull has set a stud sale record in Teviot Valley.
Scientists crunch data after bund trial ends on West Otago farm
Scientists crunch data after bund trial ends on West Otago farm
A three-year trial monitoring the effectiveness a detainment bund to reduce stormwater contaminants leaving a sheep and beef farm in West Otago and entering Pomahaka River is complete and scientists are now crunching the data.
South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize
South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize
A Southland invention of edible bale net wrap is a nominee for a more than $2 million Earthshot Prize.
Hunt for antler, buttons comes south
Hunt for antler, buttons comes south
An expedition to buy hard antlers and buttons visited the South last week.
Family farm in running for award
Family farm in running for award
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards ceremony will be held in Christchurch on July 2.
Farming family chasing efficiency
Farming family chasing efficiency
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards supreme winners Luke and Nicole Kane are continually seeking ways to improve their business.
Family farewell flock and look to future
Family farewell flock and look to future
Farmers Mark and Vicki O'Neill have sold their farm Mount Highlay in Hyde and will leave the property at the end of this month.
Farming family chasing efficiency
Farming family chasing efficiency
The 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards winner will be announced at a ceremony in Christchurch on July 2.
Entries open for beef competition
Entries open for beef competition
Entries are open for the Otago and Southland Hoof and Hook Beef Competition.
South cleans up at championships
South cleans up at championships
Southern competitors took home most of the top prizes at the South Island Sheep Dog Trial Championships.
Focusing on environmental gains
Focusing on environmental gains
A Southland family continue to make environmental gains since diving in the deep end to go deer farming.
Stud sale result ‘mind-blowing’
Stud sale result ‘mind-blowing’
A Catlins dairy stud reduction sale attracted strong demand across New Zealand.