John and Tracey Cochrane, from Delmont Angus, at Kuriwao, were thrilled with their bull sale result — with a complete clearance of 27 bulls for a top price of $13,600 and an average of $8074.
Charis Morrell isn't sure if she wants to be a woolhandler when she leaves school, although she's been around woolsheds all her life and twice competed at the World Shearing and Woolhandling Champs.
Many of Nic Melvin’s ancestors were in the forestry and sawmilling business in New Zealand from the 1860s and he knew from an early age he wanted a career in the sector.
The southern region’s forestry industry is looking positive with good demand and better economic returns for logs from China and South Korea, Southern Wood Council chairman Grant Dodson says.
As Southland’s Ballance Farm Environment Awards were held via live feed, Geordie and Frances Eade could enjoy the moment they heard their name called with their three children.
It has been a case of shut the door and shut the gate for Maniototo farmers Stu and Lorraine Duncan who have been doubly affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.
About two-thirds of Otago vendors who usually sell their bulls in annual on-farm events are now committed to using PGG Wrightsons' virtual sale yard platform Bidr. co. nz, regional livestock manager...
Farmers nationwide are urged to ensure they secure winter feed to avoid facing feed shortages and the southern region is no different, says DairyNZ’s Southland/South Otago regional leader Ollie...
After seeing Gavin Roy on his hands and knees under one of Gore’s oak trees with a bucket, one might assume he was taking environmental tidiness just a shade too far.
As Eugene de la Harpe watched the announcement of his success as the 2020 Southland/Otago Dairy Manager of the Year, he shared the moment with his family in both Geraldine and South Africa.
Wyndham stud breeder and dairy farmer Helen Cummings would like to encourage more young people to get involved with Black and White Youth when she takes up her seat as a director on the Holstein...
The Covid-19 lockdown means the Otago and Southland Ballance Farm Environment regional awards winners will be announced during video broadcasts next month.