Agencies in Timaru have swung into gear to support the hundreds of workers who have lost their jobs as Alliance Group confirmed the closure of its Smithfield meat processing plant later this year.
Beef industries overseas are increasingly recognising the power of genetic tools to future-proof their sectors and address their biggest challenges, Beef + Lamb New Zealand says.
A small rust fungus has begun its battle as a biocontrol agent against invasive Chilean needle grass after the first release of its kind in the world in Marlborough and Canterbury.
There’s a few more silver hairs on his head and his children are all grown up, but Maniototo farmer Stu Duncan can still be found on the back field at Maniototo Area School, coaching local...
Next week more light will be shed on who will be the standout among four top operators in a competition celebrating excellence in sustainable irrigation.
After months of rain and tough conditions, farmers have been reminded of the importance of getting away from it all, with a cold beer and great company.
Realising a dream, East Otago master shearer and 40-year veteran Chris Vickers won the open category at the annual Merino Shearing and Woolhandling competition in Alexandra last Saturday.