Tim Cronshaw

Canterbury piggery has community in mind

South African-born Tjaart Grove is Patoa Farms’ breeding herd manager at the nation’s largest pig...

Canterbury piggery has community in mind

Nearly 100,000 pigs are raised each year at NZ's largest piggery in Canterbury. Tim Cronshaw visited the award-winning 500ha farm which employs more than 50 staff and contributes $4m in wages to the local economy.

NZ’s largest piggery has community in mind

Nearly 100,000 pigs are raised each year at the nation’s largest piggery in North Canterbury, Tim Cronshaw writes.

Plant breeders look to adopt new gene tech

NZ Plant Breeding and Research Association chief executive Sarah Clark has found Kiwi breeders...

Plant breeders look to adopt new gene tech

Plant breeders have met in Christchurch to look for a way to adopt new gene technology while still trading on NZ’s GMO-free status.

Quick draw for cleaner needles

University of Canterbury third-year student Jade Luxton’s Steerineedle hip holster sterilises...

Quick draw for cleaner needles

A holster worn on the hip which sterilises needles each time a farmer vaccinates cattle is the idea of a University of Canterbury student wanting to launch it after winding up her studies.

Plant breeders looking to Australia

Plant breeders are looking to Australia for a way to adopt new gene technology while still trading on New Zealand’s GMO-free status.

NZ ploughmen getting lay of Prague’s land

Timaru ploughman Bob Mehrtens competes in the reversible class at last year’s World Ploughing...

NZ ploughmen getting lay of Prague’s land

Timaru reversible ploughman Bob Mehrtens is being tested on hard soils after reuniting with his trusty blue Ford 7740 tractor and plough for another tilt at the world title in the Czech Republic.

Beef business raises the stakes

New Hurunui Farms shareholder Steve de Jeu, left, watches as co-owner Steve Pawson puts his...

Beef business raises the stakes

A group of 10 shareholders are looking to expand Hurunui Farms’ meat sales after buying the Canterbury company.

New product bites into beef market

Little Ardroy Beef Company’s Beef Bites are going on New World shelves next month with founder...

New product bites into beef market

Little Ardroy Beef Company founder Wayne Cameron is about to put his Beef Bites on supermarket shelves after two years of testing recipes on his family.

Optimism follows stock survey results

The head count in the national ewe flock is slipping, but nowhere near earlier drops, to the...

Optimism follows stock survey results

Big drops in sheep numbers have been halted, to the relief of sheep and beef farmers already more upbeat after stronger prices.

NZ’s largest piggery has community in mind

NZ’s largest piggery has community in mind

Nearly 100,000 pigs are raised each year at the nation's largest piggery in North Canterbury, writes Tim Cronshaw.

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Tender beef targeted at busy parents

Little Ardroy Beef Company’s Beef Bites are going on New World supermarket shelves next month....

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Tender beef targeted at busy parents

Little Ardroy Beef Company founder Wayne Cameron is about to put his "Beef Bites" on supermarket shelves after two years of testing recipes on his family.

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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals

Colliers’ Canterbury industrial sales and leasing director Sam Staite (centre) was named was...

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Award-winning realtor had hand in most major deals

Award-winning Christchurch real estate professional Sam Staite has no plans to stop after selling more than $1 billion of commercial and industrial property.

PGW opens new research site in Hastings

PGG Wrightson chief executive Stephen Guerin wants the company’s new Hastings Research Centre to...

PGW opens new research site in Hastings

Rural business group PGG Wrightson (PGW) is stepping up its research and development with a new research site in Hastings.

PGW to open new research site

Rural business group PGG Wrightson (PGW) is stepping up its research and development with a new research site in Hastings.

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Commercialising clinical technology new aim for Christchurch company

MARS Bioimaging chairman Christopher Stoelhorst, left, with new chief executive officer Dr Ojas...

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Commercialising clinical technology new aim for Christchurch company

Christchurch company MARS Bioimaging has opened the door for more investors to reach a capital raise target of $10 million for getting its colour CT scanners into medical clinics.

House prices up 11%: report

House prices are on the rise in Otago with the sales count at a five-year high for July in an...

House prices up 11%: report

Otago's housing market is warming up in the winter chill as median prices rise 11% to reach $730,000.

Quick draw for cleaner needles

A holster worn on the hip which sterilises needles each time a farmer vaccinates cattle is the idea of a University of Canterbury student wanting to launch it after winding up her studies.

Bolt’s launch exceeds targets

Bolt New Zealand general manager Adam Muirson wants the ride-hailing company to concentrate on...

Bolt’s launch exceeds targets

European ride-hailing company Bolt is eyeing up Christchurch and Wellington but only after building its Auckland base.

Quick draw for cleaner needles

A holster worn on the hip which sterilises needles each time a farmer vaccinates cattle is the idea of a University of Canterbury student wanting to launch it after winding up her studies.

Courier firm goes bust owing $1.2 million

Courier firm goes bust owing $1.2 million

A Christchurch courier company has buckled under financial pressure, owing creditors more than $1.2 million and leaving staff out of pocket.

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