Still trialling, despite his 80-plus years
Elder statesman Harvey Eggleston is the oldest member of the Mayfield Collie Club.
Rural postie makes last run
It is the end of the road for a South Otago postie — but in a good way.
Police officer follows husband’s path
Police officer follows husband’s path
Clutha police officer Jane Whitmore has followed husband and ex-cop Richard Whitmore down the rural postie route in South Otago, as Mary-Jo Tohill reports.Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club Centennial
Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club Centennial
Triallists and their dogs descended upon the Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club’s centennial in Otapiri Gorge in central Southland on Friday and Saturday. Shawn McAvinue was there and asked some...Pair off to Russia
Pair off to Russia
South Island ploughmen Ian Woolley and Bob Mehrtens are set to represent the nation in Russia after winning their classes at the 66th New Zealand Ploughing Championships in Eastern Southland on the...
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Dairy
Sheep milking on the rise in New Zealand
Milking sheep is a small but growing industry.
Breed youth group focused on future
Breed youth group focused on future
Young people are getting the chance to learn about agriculture through Hereford cattle.Overseas buyers for bull’s semen
Overseas buyers for bull’s semen
North Canterbury Charolais genetics are set to be unleashed overseas.Synlait Milk boss resigns
Synlait Milk boss resigns
The head of Synlait Milk has abruptly resigned after less than three years in the job.
Red Meat
Complaints show ‘thriving’ demand
Southern students considering careers in the red meat processing and exporting sector were among the Meat Industry Association scholarship recipients for 2021. In a series, reporter Shawn McAvinue asks them about their study and their plans.
Scott announces $10m lamb-boning system contract
Scott announces $10m lamb-boning system contract
Scott Technology has announced a $10million contract to design and build a lamb-boning system for one of Australia’s largest meat processors.Murray Greys attract young breeder
Murray Greys attract young breeder
"A random email" led Caitlin Brooks into breeding Murray Grey cattle.SFF Ltd records $65.4m profit
SFF Ltd records $65.4m profit
A $65.4million after-tax net profit for Silver Fern Farms Ltd is "very pleasing" in the context of a year of disruption and complexity, chief executive Simon Limmer says.
Horticulture
Central maize crop most successful yet
Matakanui Station’s latest crop is an amazing feat.
Growing spuds not easy but enjoyable
Growing spuds not easy but enjoyable
John Withell’s freshly grown potatoes have a low carbon footprint.Orchard staff may head west
Orchard staff may head west
The lure of a transtasman bubble and a reinvigorated hospitality sector may lead backpackers away from Central Otago orchards and vineyards, industry leaders warn.Foraged apples put to good use
Foraged apples put to good use
A community event to celebrate the autumn apple harvest, and with a focus on preserving surplus produce, brought together more than 70 people in Wanaka at the weekend.
Focus on Farming
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.
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.Sustainability, teamwork pays off for duo
Sustainability, teamwork pays off for duo
Anna Gillespie’s relationship with husband Ben could best be described as symbiotic. It works so well the Omakau farmers are multi-award winners. One thing you should never do is call Mrs Gillespie a ‘‘farmer’s wife’’Lions pride of Clinton for work raising money for good causes
Lions pride of Clinton for work raising money for good causes
One unforeseen aspect of lockdown for the Clinton area of South Otago was a forced reduction in fundraising activity, but the district’s Lions service group has recently redoubled its efforts in an attempt to boost its community coffers.
Rural Events
Club’s Easter events ‘fun and social’
Strath Taieri Pony Club president Lynnore Templeton, of Middlemarch, said high point rugs were awarded to Sarah Hay in the senior section and Neave O’Connell in the junior section at the club’s...
Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club Centennial
Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club Centennial
Triallists and their dogs descended upon the Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club’s centennial in Otapiri Gorge in central Southland on Friday and Saturday. Shawn McAvinue was there and asked some...Shearer ‘bit rusty’ after 25-year break
Shearer ‘bit rusty’ after 25-year break
It may have been the first time Roddy Kidd had picked up a handpiece in 25 years — but the 84-year-old reckoned it was just like riding a bike.Numbers up at centennial dog trial
Numbers up at centennial dog trial
Rain may have been running all over the Mid Canterbury high country but on this day it was a sunny nor’west day without a drop of the wet stuff in sight.
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Rural postie makes last run
It is the end of the road for a South Otago postie — but in a good way.
Police officer follows husband’s path
Police officer follows husband’s path
Clutha police officer Jane Whitmore has followed husband and ex-cop Richard Whitmore down the rural postie route in South Otago, as Mary-Jo Tohill reports.Still trialling, despite his 80-plus years
Still trialling, despite his 80-plus years
Elder statesman Harvey Eggleston is the oldest member of the Mayfield Collie Club.Passion for Sth Canterbury station
Passion for Sth Canterbury station
Kate Hughes is proud to be the fourth generation to farm Shenley Station in South Canterbury.
