Shawn McAvinue

A way to farm in a more efficient and cost-effective manner, reducing stress and sustaining profit, was on show in a woolshed in Northern Southland last week.

Glenaray Station general manager Simon Lee and block manager Nicky Thompson are implementing the "lean farm approach" on the 70,000ha sheep, beef and deer property in Northern Southland.

The voluntary bonding scheme for veterinarians was launched in 2009 to help ease a shortage of veterinarians working with production animals and working dogs in rural&nbsp...

A spate of suicides in rural Southland led to a series of workshops to equip rural men with the tools to maintain their wellbeing and mental fitness.

The benefits of planting alternative tree species to pines are plentiful, New Zealand Farm Forestry Association president Neil Cullen says.

Dry conditions biting in Otago has farmers activating alternative plans to get through.

A community is rallying to attract visitors and scare birds in South Otago.

More workshops are planned to help Otago farmers complete their intensive winter grazing consent applications and management plans.

The voluntary bonding scheme for veterinarians was launched in 2009 to help ease a shortage of veterinarians working with production animals and working dogs in rural...

A cow can produce twice as much milk to a similar cow on the same amount of feed, a global dairy genetics market specialist says.

A farmer has many levers they can pull to increase the fertility of their herd, CRV national sales and marketing manager Julia Baynes says.

Planning for a successful calving next season begins now, DairyNZ says.

A cow can produce twice as much milk to a similar cow on the same amount of feed, a global dairy genetics market specialist says.

Barry the bull is making a name for himself.

A Maniototo merino stud continues to enjoy success by sticking to its knitting.

Sheep and beef farmer Rob Hewett is continually seeking ways to add value to the commodities he produces in South Otago.

An unwavering dependability, loyalty, honesty and integrity are the traits that have netted South Otago farmer John Cochrane an Angus New Zealand Association life membership.

Southern shearer Leon Samuels is the first South Islander to take home the Golden Shears open title in 35 years.