Shawn McAvinue

Shawn McAvinue talks to Stockscan owner Rowan Farmer (73), of Karitane, about his impending retirement.

The Southern Man Cattle Sale "exceeded expectations" last week, the organiser says.

A retired Catlins couple continue to go head-to-head at the Southern Man Cattle Sale after selling steers at the maiden event more than 50 years ago.

Paint-splattered gumboots could become relics of a bygone era as more dairy farmers embrace new breeding technology.

Fresh sexed semen used to artificially inseminate cows is producing some ‘‘horrific’’ conception rates, a South Otago vet says.

A Southland dairy farmer is bidding farewell to tail paint and bulls in one of his breeding programmes.

A retired Dunedin couple is taking action against rabbits so future generations can enjoy their native forest.

A Dunedin organic market garden is bucking a national trend of falling sales in small agriculture businesses.

A South Otago community rallied for a scarecrow building competition to help put its town on the map.

South Otago dairy farmer Sandra Campbell is a self-proclaimed "crazy tree lady" as the size of her native plant nursery continues to grow.

The Emissions Trading Scheme provides opportunities for farmers, but they must understand the risk, a forestry consultant says.

 Never a bridesmaid, always a bride.

The scale of a native plant nursery has gone from "zero to ridiculous" on a South Otago dairy farm.

The Emissions Trading Scheme provides opportunities for farmers, but they must understand the risk, a forestry consultant says.

Mid Canterbury deer farmer Duncan Humm is diversifying to lease land for harvesting sunshine.

A maize crop is making its debut on a dairy farm in South Otago this summer.

More than 100 people attended the annual Lawrence Gymkhana Club working dog sale on Friday.

Sheep farmers can increase efficiency by getting a higher performance from their sheep flock, an academic says.

Strategies are needed to help oat growers battle pests, diseases and adverse weather, a plant breeder says.

Southern farmers grow the best oats, a Scottish agronomist says.