Radiata pine advocated as carbon sink Radiata pine advocated as carbon sink North Canterbury farm foresters would like to see the benefits of pine trees recognised in efforts to meet New Zealand’s climate change targets.
Police allay crime worries in North Canterbury Police allay crime worries in North Canterbury Social media has raised perceptions that some North Canterbury communities are hotspots for crime.
Recharge from rain after dry year Recharge from rain after dry year The recent wet weather has been a mixed bag for North Canterbury’s rural sector.
Show crowds bask in sunshine Show crowds bask in sunshine The 109th annual Banks Peninsula A&P Show took full advantage of fine weather and a large crowd enjoyed a day in the country at the picturesque Awa-iti Domain, in Little River
Southdown ram takes top prize at Little River Southdown ram takes top prize at Little River North Canterbury sheep genetics came out on top at Little River last month.
Lincoln farm waiting for the all clear Lincoln farm waiting for the all clear The Lincoln University Dairy Farm (LUDF) has come through largely unscathed, after Mycoplasma bovis struck the university's two research farms.
Young Farmers planning busy year Young Farmers planning busy year Waimakariri’s Young Farmers are hoping for a busy year after an uncertain 12 months.
Numbers down but ‘pretty sound’ selling Numbers down but ‘pretty sound’ selling Bidding was strong at the Hawarden Ewe Fair on Friday.
Carrying on a family tradition Carrying on a family tradition Pete Wright is proud to be continuing a family tradition at the Little River Show.
Farmers say holiday rain a welcome boost Farmers say holiday rain a welcome boost North Canterbury pastures are looking lush and green after rain at Christmas and New Year.
Preparing to stand down from Fed Farmers role Preparing to stand down from Fed Farmers role Cam Henderson is hoping for an uneventful few months, after the challenges of 2020.
Rain alters outlook for first ewe fair Rain alters outlook for first ewe fair Summer rain has changed things dramatically ahead of this month’s Hawarden Ewe Fair.
Mayor supports A&P association Mayor supports A&P association The Duvauchelle A&P Show has high-level support, as it faces an uncertain future.
Sun co-operates for Duvauchelle event Sun co-operates for Duvauchelle event The sun came out for the Duvauchelle A&P Show this month, after a wet build-up.
‘The sun’s out’: president sees positives ‘The sun’s out’: president sees positives North Canterbury farmers have plenty of cause for optimism after a challenging year, Cam Henderson says.
Hampshire investment pays dividends Hampshire investment pays dividends An $8000 investment in a Hampshire ram at the Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Little River farmer Ben Butterick.
Ram fair sales ‘going really well’ Ram fair sales ‘going really well’ Stock agents have reported some good results at Canterbury ram fairs this season.
Rams raise $4500 for charities Rams raise $4500 for charities Two Canterbury charities have received a welcome boost following a ram sale held at Cheviot earlier this month.
Holiday time works well for Duvauchelle show Holiday time works well for Duvauchelle show Duvauchelle is planning to welcome the New Year in style.
Hopes for A&P show after ‘a turbulent 2020’ Hopes for A&P show after ‘a turbulent 2020’ Banks Peninsula is the place to be for "a new start after a turbulent 2020", Little River Show secretary Carys Monteath says.