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Rural Life OtherAugust 14

Strong interest in pest management options in Otago

Otago residents want stronger action on rabbits, feral cats, deer and invasive weeds, according to feedback gathered during Otago Regional Council's review of the Regional Pest Management Plan.

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Rural Life OtherAugust 14

IKEA expands forestry footprint after buying block in Central Southland

Dutch companies linked to global home furnishing franchise IKEA have bought a forestry block in Central Southland.

Shawn McAvinue

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Rural Life OtherAugust 13

Fleeced: police investigating the theft of bales of strong wool in South

Strong wool is back in the sights of thieves, as police investigate the fleecing of bales in the South.

Shawn McAvinue

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Rural EventsAugust 13

Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland

Demand was strong for in-lamb ewes near Gore last week, an agent says.

Shawn McAvinue

Red MeatAugust 12

Strong lift in red meat exports in June supported by higher sheepmeat, beef volumes

New Zealand red meat exports were worth $1.37 billion in June, 50% higher than June last year and a record value for exports in June, the Meat Industry Association says.

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Rural Life OtherAugust 12

Feedback sought on equine identification improvement options

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has been seeking feedback on four options to improve equine identification and traceability.

Sally Rae

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Rural EventsAugust 12

Ploughing on: NZ team move to backup plan after shipping delays furrows brows

The New Zealand ploughing team are on their way to compete in southeastern Europe, leaving their tractors and ploughs behind.

Shawn McAvinue

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Rural EventsAugust 12

Scores of triallists and dogs to compete at indoor charity event in Waimumu from Friday

Entries have closed for the 11th annual Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials near Gore.

Shawn McAvinue

Rural Life OtherAugust 11

Younger buyers showing interest as thousands of farmers approach retirement

Many farmers are getting close to pension age and contemplating what to do with the family farm, especially if it is in sheep or beef.

Rural LifeAugust 10

PGG Wrightson profit surges by nearly 50 percent

Rural business group PGG Wrightson's full year profit surged by nearly 50 percent on the back of strong agricultural prices and farming sector activity as it cracked the billion-dollar revenue level for the first time in six years.

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Rural LifeAugust 10

Emerging tech could see food harvests becoming AI-driven digital assets

An emerging technology entrepreneur sees stablecoins and digital tokenisation changing the way money moves.

Tim Cronshaw

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Rural PeopleAugust 9

Shooting for the stars; helping women build confidence aim of new venture

From self-pleasure to shotguns, it’s a finishing school with a difference. Forget cutlery etiquette and social graces, Kingston dynamo Laura Koot is helping women gain confidence through a programme targeted at rural women like herself.

Sally Rae

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Rural LifeAugust 7

Canterbury’s $50m solar farm about to be turned on to generate power for 6000 homes

A new Canterbury solar farm is being plugged in to generate electricity for 6000 homes at a cost of $50 million as another massive project in the MacKenzie Country nears approval.

Tim Cronshaw

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