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Time flies when you enjoy a happy marriage

The secret to a good marriage is knowing when to say no, knowing when to say yes — and trying never to confuse the two.

Auctioneer Neville Clark, of Gisborne, in action during the stag sale at Black Forest Park near...

North Island stag fetches $155,000

Some "exceptional" sales have been recorded at recent deer sales, including a record price of $155,000 in the North Island.

Hardy Perendales sheep of choice for breeder

Hardy Perendales sheep of choice for breeder

Pip Wilson describes Perendales as "resilient little critters".
Cicadas: different approach often needed

Cicadas: different approach often needed

Another week, another weekend with rain raising river levels, but luckily, they have dropped during the week and are now lower than they were a week ago.
'M. Bovis' effects study welcomed to help with impact on farmers

'M. Bovis' effects study welcomed to help with impact on farmers

Federated Farmers Otago president Simon Davies has welcomed a planned University of Otago study on the human impact of Mycoplasma bovis on farmers and their communities in Otago and Southland.

Dairy

Dairy cows graze on Riverside Rd on the Taieri this week. Photo: Christine O'Connor

Rise in dairy prices

Improved dairy prices have removed some of the downside risk to Fonterra's milk price forecast, economists say.

Synlait plant registration renewed

Synlait plant registration renewed

Synlait has successfully renewed the registration of its Dunsandel plant, allowing it to continue exporting canned infant formula to China.
Farm Source being sold by Fonterra

Farm Source being sold by Fonterra

Fonterra is selling its Farm Source livestock division to Carrfields Livestock as part of a board-led portfolio review.
US dairy sector wary of NZ trade deal

US dairy sector wary of NZ trade deal

Dairy export rival the United States has sounded the alarm about New Zealand's latest trade agreement, saying it's critical the US accelerates efforts to hunt new export trade deals.

North Island stag fetches $155,000

North Island stag fetches $155,000

Some "exceptional" sales have been recorded at recent deer sales, including a record price of $155,000 in the North Island.
Proposed work visa changes welcomed

Proposed work visa changes welcomed

DairyNZ, the Road Transport Forum and Federated Farmers all support various aspects of the proposed changes to the employer-assisted temporary work visa settings.
Farming operation a real workout

Farming operation a real workout

Mark and Louisa Willis' 145ha property at Otaitai is a little different from its neighbours for a couple of reasons.

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Red Meat

Sheep numbers in New Zealand have now fallen in 10 of the past 12 years. PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

Now 5.6 sheep for each NZer

New Zealand now has 5.6 sheep for every person - a far cry from the peak of 22 per person in 1982.

Sheep industry 'on a high'

Sheep industry 'on a high'

Canterbury sheep farmers have received a welcomed boost after a challenging few years.
Challenge for BLNZ board seat

Challenge for BLNZ board seat

Incumbent director Bill Wright will be challenged for his Central South Island position on Beef + Lamb NZ.
Alliance chairman queries Govt's subsidy stance

Alliance chairman queries Govt's subsidy stance

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.

Horticulture

Close-up of ripe raspberries ready to be picked. Stock Image. Photo: Getty Images

Raspberry grower takes delight in ripening crop

The canes at Matsinger's Berry Farm are ''blazing with raspberries'', owner Leanne Matsinger says.

$20 million Central cherry orchards plan

$20 million Central cherry orchards plan

Millions of dollars will be invested in developing cherry orchards near Alexandra and beside the Lindis River in the next few months.
Cherry celebration not pipped by rain

Cherry celebration not pipped by rain

Despite heavy rain, the Cherry Chaos celebration of the fruit went ahead yesterday evening in Roxburgh.
Wine business fined $120k for exploiting workers

Wine business fined $120k for exploiting workers

A Marlborough wine business and its owner have been fined more than $120,000 for exploiting "vulnerable migrant workers" and failing to pay minimum wage.

People

Otago Peninsula farmers George and Shirley Murray have celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary....

Time flies when you enjoy a happy marriage

The secret to a good marriage is knowing when to say no, knowing when to say yes — and trying never to confuse the two.

School pupils help restore stream

School pupils help restore stream

Nearly 70 Leeston Consolidated School pupils were put to work last month to help to restore a stream near Leeston.
Third time lucky for Judd?

Third time lucky for Judd?

A South Canterbury dairy farmer is hoping it will be third time lucky in his bid to make it to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.
Response to book on safety positive

Response to book on safety positive

The author of a children's farm safety book has been thrilled by the response and is drafting another.

Field Days

Horses and their riders make their way around the main arena during the grand parade at the Duvauchelle A&P Show on Saturday. Photos: David Hill

Duvauchelle A&P Show day 'perfect'

The rain stayed away and the sun hid behind the clouds, making it the ''perfect day'' for the Duvauchelle A&P Show on Saturday.

Field days site may host other activities

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.

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