Rural Life

Tulip event shifted to protect workers

The collective colour of petals is what visitors to an Edendale tulip farm flock to photograph, but this year it will have to be done from a distance due to Covid-19.

Former bareback rider Adam Williams, of Rakaia, in action at the Outram Rodeo
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NZ bareback champ hurt, halts career

Adam Williams was set to compete in the Winchester and Methven rodeos this weekend, but when he tried to go for a run, "something wasn’t right. I couldn’t run". Toni Williams reports.

Workforce exceptions questioned

Workforce exceptions questioned

Central Otago’s horticulture and viticulture sectors are questioning why fishermen from countries rife with Covid-19 have been let into New Zealand when their workforce comes from countries...
‘Admin lady’ wins woolhandling circuit final

‘Admin lady’ wins woolhandling circuit final

Despite little training for the Waimate Shears New Zealand Spring championships, Kelly Macdonald was thrilled to win the South Island circuit open woolhandling final.
Handmade sheepskin slippers prove a nice fit

Handmade sheepskin slippers prove a nice fit

After 15 years working on private yachts and living the "cruising" life, Rachel Caswell yearned for the quieter life back in New Zealand — cue handmade sheepskin slippers.

Dairy

Once-a-day milking decision paying off

It is getting pretty noisy at the cow shed, and Georgie McCall is delighted.

Lewis Road Creamery sold to Southern Pastures

Lewis Road Creamery sold to Southern Pastures

New Zealand's largest farmland fund Southern Pastures is to take full ownership of premium milk and butter brand Lewis Road Creamery after agreeing to buy the remaining 50 per cent stake it did not...
Overall dairy prices increase 2.2% at auction

Overall dairy prices increase 2.2% at auction

Dairy prices posted solid gains for the second successive GlobalDairyTrade auction — and economists remain "cautiously optimistic" on the outlook.
Importance of listening to farmers highlighted

Importance of listening to farmers highlighted

After two terms on the Fonterra Shareholders’ Council, Emma Hammond is stepping down from what she says has been an "interesting journey" and a "unique role".

Red Meat

Dunedin firm to build $12.5m boning system

Scott Technology has won a multimillion-dollar contract to build an X-ray lamb boning system for Alliance Group’s plant near Invercargill.

Jobs warning over migrant worker rules

Jobs warning over migrant worker rules

Jobs are in jeopardy in the meat processing and exporting sector unless the Government recognises the essential role of its skilled migrant workforce, the Meat Industry Association has warned.
Counting the cost

Counting the cost

High lamb losses have been reported on some Southland farms due to the recent snow.
Rugby skills help get most out of people

Rugby skills help get most out of people

Matt Ward is all-round southerner.

Rural Events

Horticulture

Triflor New Zealand operational manager Rudi Verplancke will have Labour Day off this year for...

Tulip event shifted to protect workers

The collective colour of petals is what visitors to an Edendale tulip farm flock to photograph, but this year it will have to be done from a distance due to Covid-19.

Workforce exceptions questioned

Workforce exceptions questioned

Central Otago’s horticulture and viticulture sectors are questioning why fishermen from countries rife with Covid-19 have been let into New Zealand when their workforce comes from countries...
Labour shortage tipped to hit service industries

Labour shortage tipped to hit service industries

The impact of looming labour shortages in the horticulture and viticulture sectors in Central Otago is expected to spiral into the industries that service them, leaders say.
Vineyard’s appeal in case against driller fails

Vineyard’s appeal in case against driller fails

A claim and counterclaim against a drilling company by a vineyard in Central Otago have been dismissed by the High Court with the law falling on the side of the drilling company.

Focus on Farming

Ben and Sarah Douglas, holding Arthur Douglas, and friend Brian Guthrie holding Bertie Guthrie....

Headwaters sheep ‘definitely superior’

‘‘Being part of The Omega Lamb Project really gives you the best of both worlds,’’ North Otago farmer Ben Douglas says.

Breeding about genetics, delivering the best possible returns

Breeding about genetics, delivering the best possible returns

Will Gibson says when it comes to the potential yield from a breeding animal, size does not matter, and big is not always best.
Pande’s role about making difference in employees lives

Pande’s role about making difference in employees lives

Alliance Lorneville plant manager Shashank Pande says the most important aspect of his job is the people —the workers, shareholders, farmers and those involved in the industry.
Function shows farming far from a solitary occupation

Function shows farming far from a solitary occupation

How many people does it take to run a farm?

Rural Events

John Kirkpatrick (left) and Brett Roberts go blow for blow in the Waimate Shears final.

Open-grade event best in ‘donkey’s years’

The 53rd Waimate Shears attracted the best field in the open grade since the 1980s, event organiser Warren White says.

Sun shines for entertaining trials

Sun shines for entertaining trials

Keen dog triallists from Marlborough to Southland descended on Springbank Farm in Levels Valley, near Pleasant Point, recently for the Tux Handy Dog and Tux Yarding Challenges, as part of the...
Top triallists to run their dogs at Ashburton showgrounds

Top triallists to run their dogs at Ashburton showgrounds

Some of New Zealand’s top dog triallists will be at the Ashburton A&P Showgrounds next week for the Tux dog trials.
NZ champion to have star billing in alpaca mini-show

NZ champion to have star billing in alpaca mini-show

National alpaca champion Inca Lodge Diego will be in Ashburton this month for the alpaca mini-show being run through the Ashburton A&P association on October 31.

People

Amber Poihipi was thrilled when she won both the New Zealand Spring Championships and South...

Woolhandler wins two major titles at Waimate

Amber Poihipi is passionate about the wool industry and wool handling.

Dancers eager to perform again

Dancers eager to perform again

Highland dancing trio Lucy, Maddie and Eve Marshall are looking forward to getting back into competition mode.
No tranquillisers needed now

No tranquillisers needed now

Rocci Scott has traded giraffes and rhinos for sheep and cattle.
Challenges and opportunities in a volatile world

Challenges and opportunities in a volatile world

Working collaboratively with industry, using technology to best advantage and driving innovation will help get through the Covid-19 "honeymoon stage" and out the other side, Carrfields Ltd group...

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