Farmer faces $1.8m in fines for breaches
A Southland dairy farmer has admitted breaching his environmental obligations just months after he was sentenced for ripping off his employees.
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Dairy
Irrigation’s benefits extolled
Irrigation’s benefits extolled
It was heart-breaking footage — a salient reminder of the havoc drought wreaked on North Otago for many years.SUBSCRIBER
Call to control dogs after horrific cow deaths
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Call to control dogs after horrific cow deaths
The agonising death of a cow which spent a night tangled in an electric fence in North Otago is being blamed on "town dogs".Tight supply lifts milk price forecast
Tight supply lifts milk price forecast
Canterbury-based Synlait has lifted its milk price forecast in line with Fonterra’s mid range of $9 a kilogram of milk solids.
Red Meat
Generations of family history gone with plant closure
Members from two Timaru families have worked more than 300 years combined at the Smithfield plant, they're now among hundreds of people trying to figure what to do next after losing their jobs.
Pleasing results for cattle vendors
Pleasing results for cattle vendors
Rising positivity in the agriculture sector is bringing pleasing results for cattle vendors in the South.‘Majority’ of staff facing redundancy
‘Majority’ of staff facing redundancy
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.Trip highlights genetic potential
Trip highlights genetic potential
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.
Horticulture
Medicinal crop trial being conducted
A group of farmers are testing Waitaki’s potential for diverse and unique crops, Sally Rae reports.
Award recognition ‘overwhelming’
Award recognition ‘overwhelming’
A good leader can identify his weaknesses and build a team around him to bridge those gaps, Central Otago orchardist Kris Robb says.Report highlights apple, pear industry’s value
Report highlights apple, pear industry’s value
The apple and pear industry in Central Otago injects $60.4million into the region’s economy, new research reveals.Fungus used to fight invasive grass
Fungus used to fight invasive grass
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.
People
Trees a living legacy for family
‘‘The nicest thing about having cancer is seeing that beautiful side of people.’’
South Otago couple prepare for emotional last sale
South Otago couple prepare for emotional last sale
Sheep farmers Garth and Chris Shaw are set to call time and sell their flock and farm where they host the biggest annual ram sale in the South next month.Vet leaving South after 30 years
Vet leaving South after 30 years
South Otago veterinarian Sid Taylor has handed in the ute keys and put down the gear bag after 30 years working alongside farmers in Southland and Otago.Southlander shares showing skills
Southlander shares showing skills
Southlander Kate Cummings has put her hand up to teach children skills for showing and handling heifers in a ring at a Young Breeder Showmanship event.
Rural Events
‘Thank you’ for fuel credit
Southern farmers are helping rural schools get a slice of a rewards programme.
Barking up a storm for a good cause
Barking up a storm for a good cause
Young farmers stepped off farm to test the barks of their four-legged friends in Clinton recently.Tight race for irrigation award
Tight race for irrigation award
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.Important to get everyone together
Important to get everyone together
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.
