Shawn McAvinue

Southland town Riversdale has been selected to host the 2029 World Ploughing Championship.

Patearoa Collie Club member Ethan Smith and his huntaway Chub are no strangers to success.

No-one should be expecting oysters to be served at the Deer Industry Conference in Queenstown next week.

Fewer breeding ewes is spiking demand for lambs, a southern agent says.

South Otago strong wool grower Rick Cameron is seeking finer details of a new government directive regarding wool.

South Otago dairy farmer Megan Morrison is the only southerner in a group of young New Zealanders in a new programme teaching skills on governance and cattle breeding.

Clutha dairy farmers have taken home the spoils from the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand southern districts dairy heifer competition.

The winners of the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards were announced at a function at Wingatui Racecourse near Mosgiel last week.

Steer and heifer prices have never been higher at the Owaka Calf Sale, award-winning vendors say.

Demand has been strong at calf sales in the South.

Teenager Charlotte Hunt is celebrating the first anniversary of her Murray Grey stud in Southland.

Southland Hereford cattle enthusiast Niamh Barnett will defend a young breeders title in the United States this year.

North Otago farmer Caleb Smith has always known his future was in the dairy industry — despite his parents’ warnings.

Southland Hereford cattle enthusiast Niamh Barnett will defend a young breeders title in the United States this year.

What a difference a year makes in the beef game.

Central Southland veterinarian Mark Bryan will receive a top industry award for his work advancing veterinary science and animal welfare.

A call has been made for a single industry group to advocate on behalf of all farmers to create "one strong voice".