Rural Life

The emotional, social and psychological impacts of Mycoplasma bovis on farmers and farming communities will be studied by the University of Otago.

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

The findings of a University of Otago study on the human toll of Mycoplasma bovis in the South will be telling.

Otago Uni to study impact of M bovis on farmers

Otago Uni to study impact of M bovis on farmers

The emotional, social and psychological impacts of Mycoplasma bovis on farmers and farming communities will be studied by the University of Otago.
Rise in dairy prices

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.

Future looks rosy for NZ wine

Future looks rosy for NZ wine

Smaller winemakers focusing solely on the domestic market are likely to struggle in coming years, a new industry report says.
Study to show impacts of 'M.bovis'

Study to show impacts of 'M.bovis'

The findings of a University of Otago study on the human toll of Mycoplasma bovis in the South will be telling.
Hardy Perendales sheep of choice for breeder

Hardy Perendales sheep of choice for breeder

Pip Wilson describes Perendales as "resilient little critters".

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.

Smaller winemakers focusing solely on the domestic market are likely to struggle in coming years, a new industry report says.

Raspberry grower takes delight in ripening crop

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.

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.

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.