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Change in air for Tussock Creek with sale

For nearly three decades, Tussock Creek has been synonymous with moleskin clothing.

Perfect conditions on the Upper Clutha River

Christmastime forecast looking good

We are on the countdown to the Christmas holidays and for the keen angler that means time on the water.

Change in air for Tussock Creek with sale

Change in air for Tussock Creek with sale

For nearly three decades, Tussock Creek has been synonymous with moleskin clothing.
Telford future in doubt following liquidation

Telford future in doubt following liquidation

The training institute running the Telford campus in South Otago has been placed in interim liquidation at the request of its board.
Waitaki's fourth farm fatality in three months 'really hitting home'

Waitaki's fourth farm fatality in three months 'really hitting home'

The death of a well-known 21-year-old Waitaki man in hay-baler incident has "really hit home" in a region already affected by recent farm fatalities, Waitaki Mayor Gary Kircher says.

Dairy

GDT prices weaker despite latest rises

Dairy prices have ended the year on a positive note with a 1.7% increase in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Report underscores importance of dairy

Report underscores importance of dairy

The dairy industry's billion-dollar importance to Otago and Southland has been highlighted in a recently-released NZIER report commissioned by the Dairy Companies Association of New Zealand.
50,000 cows culled in M. bovis bid

50,000 cows culled in M. bovis eradication bid

More than 50,000 cows have been culled and 50,000 more may go as New Zealand attempts to become the first country to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis.
Commission wants more transparency from Fonterra

Commission wants more transparency from Fonterra

The Commerce Commission wants more transparency from Fonterra Cooperative Group, saying the dairy processor hasn't met its commitments to be more forthcoming.

Shock after Grey Valley farmer dies from crash injuries

Shock after Grey Valley farmer dies from crash injuries

West Coast residents are reeling with the death of blueberry farm pioneer Phil McLennan who succumbed to his injuries after a motor accident on the outskirts of Ikamatua on Monday.
Owner suspects thieves using pine as Xmas tree

Owner suspects thieves using pine as Xmas tree

A retired Okoia couple want people in Whanganui to keep any eye out for an unusually large Christmas tree.
GDT prices weaker despite latest rises

GDT prices weaker despite latest rises

Dairy prices have ended the year on a positive note with a 1.7% increase in this week's GlobalDairyTrade auction.

Alliance Group chairman Murray Taggart has expressed concern over what he sees as the Government's apparent determination to subsidise forestry plantings at the expense of low environmental impact sheep and beef farming.

From Zespri to red meat and enjoying the challenge

From Zespri to red meat and enjoying the challenge

Nine months into his role as Silver Fern Farms chief executive, Simon Limmer remains upbeat.
Cattle shipment third of year

Cattle shipment third of year

It has been a quieter year for live cattle exports from New Zealand.
Sheep, beef farmers 'doing more with less'

Sheep, beef farmers 'doing more with less'

A record high lambing percentage illustrates the sheep and beef sector's productivity gains, Rob Davison, of Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Economic Service, says.

Horticulture

Phil McLennan sorting blueberries on his Ikamatua farm. Photo: Greymouth Star

Shock after Grey Valley farmer dies from crash injuries

West Coast residents are reeling with the death of blueberry farm pioneer Phil McLennan who succumbed to his injuries after a motor accident on the outskirts of Ikamatua on Monday.

Owner suspects thieves using pine as Xmas tree

Owner suspects thieves using pine as Xmas tree

A retired Okoia couple want people in Whanganui to keep any eye out for an unusually large Christmas tree.
Fears for NZ wine industry after EU exports faked

Fears for NZ wine industry after EU exports faked

A NZ wine exporter has been convicted and fined for faking wine export papers to the EU, a crime which a judge and winegrowers say may damage the industry’s reputation.
Wilding pine control effort set to triple

Wilding pine control effort set to triple

The attack effort on Otago’s wilding pines seems set to treble.

People

From Zespri to red meat and enjoying the challenge

Nine months into his role as Silver Fern Farms chief executive, Simon Limmer remains upbeat.

New A&P society board plans the future of show

New A&P society board plans the future of show

The first chairman of the new Upper Clutha A&P Society board has been elected as preparations begin for the future of the society’s annual Wanaka A&P Show.
Genetic expert loves being back on farm

Genetic expert loves being back on farm

Farming is in Jo Scott’s genes. She is the fifth-generation member of the Scott family to be involved in farming and is combining that with her day job, specialising in animal genetics.
Unidentified faces on historic saleyard photos

Unidentified faces on historic saleyard photos

Stock agents wore ties in John Carter's day. And smart jackets.

Field Days

Field days site may host other activities

The Southern Field Days site could be used for a wider variety of events if a land use consent application lodged with the Gore District Council gains favour.

Reducing sediment loss explored at field days

Reducing sediment loss explored at field days

Sediment mitigation was a hot topic at the field days hosted by the Pomahaka Water Care Group last week.
No two accidents, crashes ever same

No two accidents, crashes ever same

Macraes Mine emergency response co-ordinator Steve Renton volunteered at the Otago Field Days as a first aid helper recently. Reporter Ella Stokes caught up with him to see what the job involved.
Texel breeders plan to hold field day

Texel breeders plan to hold field day

Peter Black has been farming Texels since they were first released in New Zealand in 1990.

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