Ambitions achieved at Duncraigen
Athol farm boy Paul Smith had two ambitions while growing up in Northern Southland.
Family lavender farm flourishing
When there’s a will there’s a way.
Altered course leads skipper to tailing
Altered course leads skipper to tailing
Tailing or skippering boats.Dogs’ perspective winner with crowd
Dogs’ perspective winner with crowd
Live music, a show about two women pretending to be dogs, oh, and a real life love story — Strathview Station’s woolshed at Clarks Junction put on a great night out for rural folk last week.Farm background pays dividends
Farm background pays dividends
A perfect marriage between farming and financial know-how has led South Otago-born Nigel Pannett into a flourishing Australasian agribusiness company.
Dairy
‘M.bovis’ testing at two Southland farms
Cattle herds on two Southland farms are being tested to determine whether they are infected with Mycoplasma bovis, the Ministry for Primary Industries says.
Dairy farming journey had rocky start
Dairy farming journey had rocky start
After his first job on a dairy farm at the age of 16, Jason Checketts swore he would never milk a cow again.Firms fined over safety issues
Firms fined over safety issues
Two companies have been fined a total of more than $100,000 after workers suffered chemical burns during disinfection work during a suspected Mycoplasma bovis outbreak on a Southland farm.Fines over chemical burns during M Bovis outbreak
Fines over chemical burns during M Bovis outbreak
Two companies have been fined more than $100,000 after workers suffered chemical burns while carrying out disinfecting during a suspected Mycoplasma bovis outbreak on a Southland farm.
Red Meat
Decision on pay affects Alliance
Alliance Group’s annual result includes a $19.9million provision for back-paying employees for the time spent putting on and removing work-related protective gear and clothing.
Farrow crate use ‘saves piglet lives’
Farrow crate use ‘saves piglet lives’
Former New Zealand Pork chairman Ian Carter is saddened by a High Court ruling that the use of farrowing crates is unlawful, saying they save "millions" of piglets globally every year.China claims virus found on NZ frozen meat, Ardern says 'not our beef'
China claims virus found on NZ frozen meat, Ardern says 'not our beef'
Authorities from the Chinese city of Jinan say they have found traces of Covid-19 on beef, tripe and packaging from New Zealand and a handful of other countries, Reuters reported.Alliance water consent draws opposition
Alliance water consent draws opposition
Alliance Group’s application to renew a series of consents, including its permit to release treated wastewater from its Mataura processing plant into the Mataura River, has drawn some opposition.
Horticulture
Family lavender farm flourishing
When there’s a will there’s a way.
Cherry orchardist not getting the pip despite woes
Cherry orchardist not getting the pip despite woes
Labour shortages are not going to dampen Martin Milne’s enthusiasm for cherry season as the harvest begins.Cherry Chaos canned due to worker shortage
Cherry Chaos canned due to worker shortage
Roxburgh's Cherry Chaos has been cancelled this summer as the event becomes an indirect casualty of Covid-19.European potato ‘dumping’ hurting local growers
European potato ‘dumping’ hurting local growers
An influx of European potato fries into New Zealand has already impacted on domestic growers, with less product planned for growing and staff job losses.
Focus on Farming
Providing a female take on farm training
The best way to succeed is to help others succeed.
New umbrella for catchment groups
New umbrella for catchment groups
The latest evolution in coordinated catchment activity in Otago has been getting its ducks in a row this month, thanks to $200,000 seed funding from the Otago Regional Council and a further $150,000 from MPI.Casual work led to her love of farming
Casual work led to her love of farming
From a very young age, Martha Broughton (22) had a nurturing attitude towards animals.Making the most of a move south
Making the most of a move south
Life is a balancing act for Celia Van Kampen. The Oamaru vet tells Rebecca Ryan how she successfully fits her busy sporting schedule in around her work.
Rural Events
Dogs’ perspective winner with crowd
Live music, a show about two women pretending to be dogs, oh, and a real life love story — Strathview Station’s woolshed at Clarks Junction put on a great night out for rural folk last week.
Close competition at Stoneycreek
Close competition at Stoneycreek
The Southland heat of the Tux New Zealand Yarding Challenge and Trans Tasman Challenge was held at Stoneycreek Station, near Gore, last week. Sandy Eggleston takes a close look.107th A&P Show pulls in the crowds
107th A&P Show pulls in the crowds
Rain and strong winds did not put off spectators at the 107th annual West Otago A&P Society show at Tapanui.Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Two grand New Zealand traditions will align - nice and straight, please - in Tapanui this weekend.
People
Altered course leads skipper to tailing
Tailing or skippering boats.
Ambitions achieved at Duncraigen
Ambitions achieved at Duncraigen
Athol farm boy Paul Smith had two ambitions while growing up in Northern Southland.Farm background pays dividends
Farm background pays dividends
A perfect marriage between farming and financial know-how has led South Otago-born Nigel Pannett into a flourishing Australasian agribusiness company.Incredible life in Outback
Incredible life in Outback
The Australian Outback is an extraordinary lifestyle says one former Central Otago couple who are giving their children experiences that few others will ever have.
