Dog sale cancelled after lack of interest
Dog sale cancelled after lack of interest
Lack of interest has led to the cancellation of the annual Lawrence Gymkhana Club working dog sale.
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Engraved collar marks trial win
Engraved collar marks trial win
Dog triallist and farmer James Donald, of Paerau, known as The Styx, and his dog Mack compete at the New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition in Dunedin in 1925.
‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose
It may be now or never in the endless pursuit of moose in Fiordland for Ken Tustin, but he is more confident than ever the elusive animals are still in circulation.
Interest high in supplying organic milk
Interest high in supplying organic milk
Fonterra's recruitment drive for organic milk suppliers in the South Island looks to have overtaken targeted numbers for processing at its Stirling cheese-making site in South Otago.
Warning to look out for black grass
Warning to look out for black grass
Arable farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for any sign of invasive black grass as biosecurity authorities continue to deal with farm outbreaks.
Controversial forest up for sale
Controversial forest up for sale
A controversial large-scale forestry conversion in the heart of West Otago hill country, which caused ripples in the community, is to be sold.
End of journey for Honda dealer
End of journey for Honda dealer
It has been a relationship that has endured longer than many marriages.
Little pub proves popular Field Days attraction
Little pub proves popular Field Days attraction
Forget fairies at the bottom of the garden — how about a pub?
Auction of house benefits rural trust
Auction of house benefits rural trust
The auction of a very special house was one of the feature events at last week’s Southern Field Days at Waimumu.
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Servicing farms at an end after 58 years
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Servicing farms at an end after 58 years
For the first time in years, Oamaru couple David and Anne Ludemann have not got a return date set for their caravan holiday this month.
Dairy cows centre stage in game
Dairy cows centre stage in game
They're celebrities and they don’t even know it.
Trial results could be ‘turning point’ for deer industry
Trial results could be ‘turning point’ for deer industry
A more accurate way to detect parasites in farmed deer could save the industry $50 million a year, researchers estimate.
Lower potato yield could keep prices high
Lower potato yield could keep prices high
Some potato growers are reporting yields could be down 20 percent this winter due to bad weather, but it's still a bit early in the season to know the full impact.
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sale ‘last hurrah’ after 157 years
Sheep and beef farmers Garry and Julene McCorkindale have sold their property Glenside in South Otago, ending their family's nearly 160 year tenure of the land.
Event showcase for rural power
Event showcase for rural power
As the crowd poured through the gates on the first day of the Southern Field Days at Waimumu organiser Steve Henderson was unsure what the conversation starters would be.
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‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull
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‘Boy racer - rural style’ sport has pull
"Boy racer - rural style."
Southern Field Days 2026 preview
Southern Field Days 2026 preview
A look at the site ahead of the 2026 Southern Field Days
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Farming industry 'on fire'
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Farming industry 'on fire'
A successful Southern Field Days at Waimumu wrapped up with a not-so-successful sheep shearing attempt from Prime Minister Christopher Luxon.
Lay of the land
Lay of the land
The first successful shipment of frozen lamb from Totara Estate, North Otago, sailed from Dunedin to London in 1882.
Storm repair ongoing: contractor
Storm repair ongoing: contractor
The cleanup and repair work created by severe spring wind toppling trees and flattening fences is ongoing, a Southland fencing contractor says.