Spring lambing percentages expected to dip Spring lambing percentages expected to dip Spring lamb numbers are expected to be down around the region.
Staff short as calving begins Staff short as calving begins Immigration restrictions are continuing to be a headache as calving starts in North Canterbury.
Award for maintaining connection and engagement Award for maintaining connection and engagement Winning a New Zealand Young Farmers service award was ‘‘a big honour’’ for Rachel Stewart.
Planning under way for NZ Agricultural Show Planning under way for NZ Agricultural Show The New Zealand Agricultural Show is on track to make a return in November.
Farming nous gives winning edge Farming nous gives winning edge British farming know-how has paid off for Alice Partridge.
Sheep and cattle a family affair Sheep and cattle a family affair When the Holland family first moved to Culverden in 2000, running sheep and cattle studs was not on the horizon.
Surprise price of $16,000 at Kaikoura sale Surprise price of $16,000 at Kaikoura sale A commercial Angus bull produced a bit of surprise at a Kaikoura bull sale last month.
Resilience key theme of conference Resilience key theme of conference Looking to the future and resilience were the focus of a farmers’ conference held in Christchurch.
Counting the huge cost of flood damage Counting the huge cost of flood damage North Canterbury farmers are taking stock of flood damage, as it adds to winter maintenance workloads.
Recent flooding a ‘baptism of fire’ Recent flooding a ‘baptism of fire’ Caroline Amyes has had an eventful first month in her new role as a farming leader.
‘Shearing sheep was in my blood’ ‘Shearing sheep was in my blood’ An eight-month student exchange was enough to convince Diane Webster that New Zealand was the place to be.
Pork support manager experienced Pork support manager experienced Maitland Manning has made the switch from sheep and cows to pigs.
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.
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.