Drought effects mean prices subdued at first on-farm sales
Drought effects mean prices subdued at first on-farm sales
North Canterbury’s drought has taken its toll, and prices were down at the first bull sales in the district.
David Hill
Breeder delighted with bull sale
Breeder delighted with bull sale
A North Canterbury stud breeder is looking to take the next direction.
Charolais bull sale provides $10,000 for Rural Support
Charolais bull sale provides $10,000 for Rural Support
Mid-Canterbury’s flood relief efforts have been boosted thanks to the donation of a Charolais bull.
Advocate for rural communities
Advocate for rural communities
Growing up in Whangarei, Rebecca Green never imagined she would one day be a farming leader advocating for women and rural communities.
Drought status still in place
Drought status still in place
North Canterbury’s drought status remains in place, for now.
Optimism in spite of heavy rain
Optimism in spite of heavy rain
The drought is finally over, for now at least, Hurunui farmer Stu Fraser says.
Rain brings happiness with a big side of sympathy
Rain brings happiness with a big side of sympathy
Banks Peninsula farmer Hamish Craw could hardly contain his excitement after the recent rain.
New president keen to boost connections
New president keen to boost connections
North Canterbury’s new farming leader is keen to improve urban connections.
Staying connected: Meat venture based on family ties
Staying connected: Meat venture based on family ties
North Canterbury sisters Sophie and Lucy Macdonald have found an innovative way of staying connected to the family farm in Marlborough - marketing and selling the farm's merino lamb.
N. Island dog trial wins for pair at last
N. Island dog trial wins for pair at last
Two North Canterbury dog triallists were surprised to win North Island titles last month.
Ready for winter feed competition
Ready for winter feed competition
After a challenging year, the Northern A&P Association hopes to get back on track with its annual winter feed competitions.
Drought could cause rethink — lobby leader
Drought could cause rethink — lobby leader
Ongoing drought could cause a rethink in the way North Canterbury farms are run, local outgoing Federated Farmers president Cam Henderson says.
Rural trust offering more support
Rural trust offering more support
The North Canterbury Rural Support Trust is stepping up its efforts to support drought-stricken farmers. Chairwoman Gayle Litchfield has welcomed Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor's announcement...
Win takes trainee by surprise
Win takes trainee by surprise
Twelve months ago, winning dairy trainee of the year in the 2021 Canterbury-North Otago Dairy Industry Awards could not have been further from the mind of Rangiora’s Mattes Groenendijk.
Amberley pool overhaul to start soon
Amberley pool overhaul to start soon
People in Amberley could be enjoying their revamped public swimming pool by the end of the year after it was announced work will soon start on the $2 million refurbishment.
Family of farmers loving living the high life
Family of farmers loving living the high life
A passion for farming is the secret to running a high country station, Annabel Tripp says.
High country topics aired at field day
High country topics aired at field day
High country issues got a fair airing at a recent field day.
Speckle Park growing
Speckle Park growing
Canadian cattle have given a North Canterbury couple a new passion for farming.
Hoping for rain after months of dry
Hoping for rain after months of dry
Hamish Craw has lived all his life on Banks Peninsula and cannot remember it being as dry.
Canterbury dry spell looks likely to continue
Canterbury dry spell looks likely to continue
Canterbury farmers are being advised to prepare for the worst as dry conditions continue to bite.