Farm insurance claims climb to over $10m
The phones are running hot as farmers dial in insurance claims climbing to over $10 million already for weather damage, in which southern farms were hit hard.
Rural life
Dairy farmer grateful for community help
Dairy farmer grateful for community help
After losing over $16,000 worth of milk, and working 40 hours straight, one Western Southland dairy farmer is in awe of the support from her rural community.
Fonterra to up butter production after brands sold
Fonterra to up butter production after brands sold
Dairy giant Fonterra will spend $75 million to expand butter production as it looks for earnings growth after the sale of its global consumer business.
Rugby camps light ‘a a bit of a fire’ for teen
Rugby camps light ‘a a bit of a fire’ for teen
Northern Southland teenager Grace Duthie ditched city living to return to her country roots and started enjoying playing rugby again.
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Bidders NZ-wide snap up all 139 tractors
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Bidders NZ-wide snap up all 139 tractors
A Wānaka developer who sold more than 100 tractors at a recent auction says the sale "just made a whole lot of space".
Position as Pāmu manager fulfilling
Position as Pāmu manager fulfilling
Mace Lee is back to manage a "big beast" of a sheep and beef station between Outram and Lawrence.
Post-accident career taking off
Post-accident career taking off
A devastating accident on a dairy farm in 2022 led to a leg amputation and nearly three years on ACC for Thomas Hewitt.
Goldmine buys slice of Bendigo Station
Goldmine buys slice of Bendigo Station
Santana Minerals says a $55 million agreement to buy part of a famed Central Otago high-country station is a "huge step forward" for the company’s plan for an open-cast mine.
‘Lucrative window’ for dairy beef
‘Lucrative window’ for dairy beef
Nearly 2 million dairy calves are underutilised each year in New Zealand and the outlook for beef pricing is strong.
Scholarships boost links to rural life
Scholarships boost links to rural life
West Otago high school student Lucy Eason will use a scholarship to continue "living and breathing farming".
Slow down and connect, wellbeing expert says
Slow down and connect, wellbeing expert says
"We can’t keep going on this hamster wheel."
Wet spring trying time for Edendale tulip grower
Wet spring trying time for Edendale tulip grower
Patience is a key requirement for growing tulips during a wet spring in Southland.
Revising Hāwea lake level plan part of ‘ploy’
Revising Hāwea lake level plan part of ‘ploy’
Hāwea locals say Contact Energy scaling back their proposal to lower lake levels feels like a stunt the company planned all along.
'Clear mandate': Alliance voters go with Dawn Meats deal
'Clear mandate': Alliance voters go with Dawn Meats deal
Alliance Group farmer-shareholders have voted in favour of a proposed $270 million joint venture investment by Irish company Dawn Meats.
Scholarships boost links to rural life
Scholarships boost links to rural life
West Otago high school student Lucy Eason will use a scholarship to continue "living and breathing farming".
Slow down and connect, wellbeing expert says
Slow down and connect, wellbeing expert says
"We can’t keep going on this hamster wheel."
Innovation an ongoing theme at Elm Grove dairy farm
Innovation an ongoing theme at Elm Grove dairy farm
An entrepreneurial spirit continues on a family dairy farm with a more than 170-year history on the Taieri.
Fonterra sale: Peters threatens more regulation
Fonterra sale: Peters threatens more regulation
NZ First leader Winston Peters has threatened more regulation for Fonterra if the dairy giant goes ahead with plans to sell iconic brands to a French company.
Local ag sector worried by Lake Hāwea proposal
Local ag sector worried by Lake Hāwea proposal
A group of Central Otago farmers and growers are uniting to fight against Contact Energy seeking to lower the level of Lake Hāwea.
Elm Grove a base for innovation
Elm Grove a base for innovation
An entrepreneurial spirit continues on a family dairy farm with a more than 170-year history on the Taieri.