Headwaters sheep ‘definitely superior’
‘‘Being part of The Omega Lamb Project really gives you the best of both worlds,’’ North Otago farmer Ben Douglas says.
Farming
Breeding about genetics, delivering the best possible returns
Breeding about genetics, delivering the best possible returns
Will Gibson says when it comes to the potential yield from a breeding animal, size does not matter, and big is not always best.
Pande’s role about making difference in employees lives
Pande’s role about making difference in employees lives
Alliance Lorneville plant manager Shashank Pande says the most important aspect of his job is the people —the workers, shareholders, farmers and those involved in the industry.
Function shows farming far from a solitary occupation
Function shows farming far from a solitary occupation
How many people does it take to run a farm?
From farm life to aviation — and back
From farm life to aviation — and back
Sven Thelning is just as comfortable on the farm as he is high in the clouds.
Cotter passionate about supporting farmers in need
Cotter passionate about supporting farmers in need
Passionate about the rural sector and people’s welfare, Southland Rural Support Trust chairwoman Cathie Cotter says the best aspect of her role is being there for farmers.
Positive goal but difficult to achieve results to please all
Positive goal but difficult to achieve results to please all
Clutha Environment Society sprang a surprise on rural landowners in the Upper Clutha Basin in early June. The two organisations came to an agreement that should clarify, and could tighten, subdivision and development rules in the rural zone.
Aerial top-dressing, deer among highlights of past century
Aerial top-dressing, deer among highlights of past century
In common with a record 70 families set to receive their Century Farm awards in Lawrence last month, the Mackies, of South Otago, were unable to share their story when Covid-19 intervened. Here they take the opportunity to do so.
Farmers farming for today, thinking about tomorrow
Farmers farming for today, thinking about tomorrow
Environmental care and protection is a topic never far from the forefront of public and media discourse.
Selling makes no sense when you are living the dream
Selling makes no sense when you are living the dream
The drive between Arrowtown and Queenstown contains arguably some of the most sought-after high-country land in the South Island.
Farm’s rich family history recognised
Farm’s rich family history recognised
A Taieri farm, owned by the same family for 150 years, has been given a New Zealand Century farm award.
Dunedin geneticist looking to Africa
Dunedin geneticist looking to Africa
When the world starts to recover from the Covid-19 pandemic, big agribusiness opportunities will open up for New Zealand, Dunedin geneticist Dr Bruno Santos believes.
Growing native plants creating legacy
Growing native plants creating legacy
The quality of water entering lakes, rivers and streams from farms in the Upper Clutha catchment is improving due to the thousands of natives being planted. One of the nurseries supplying plants is Wanaka’s Te Kakano Aotearoa Trust nursery.
Tech, online tools helping family wool business prosper
Tech, online tools helping family wool business prosper
Omakau wool buyers WS Hickey & Son Ltd have demonstrated a knack of moving with the times.
South Otago group buying in to idea of improving environment
South Otago group buying in to idea of improving environment
Southern farmers have come in for a public bashing in certain sections of the media during recent months, as unflattering winter grazing conditions hit the spotlight. Richard Davison takes a look...
Quality control everything for Cairns
Quality control everything for Cairns
During 28 years at Silver Fern Farms’ Waitane plant, Bronwyn Cairns has gained a wealth of experience, and witnessed a lot of change.
Muslim family loves farming but values, belief defines them
Muslim family loves farming but values, belief defines them
Diversity in Southland’s farming community may not be seen as one of the region’s strengths, but one dairy farmer has found a bountiful existence in these lands.
Experts have say on whether cherries justify their popularity
Experts have say on whether cherries justify their popularity
Faced with all manner of economic worries — from Trump to freshwater policies — where might investors put their hard-won savings in the hope of a better than deposit rate return? Might cherries —...
Turning challenges into a strength
Turning challenges into a strength
The dual challenges of landscape and climatic diversity can also be a strength, says Fernvale Genetics farmer Lloyd Brenssell.
High-country stations work on keeping Lake Wanaka pristine
High-country stations work on keeping Lake Wanaka pristine
Keeping Lake Wanaka pristine for future generations is on the wish list for many of us, and that includes the majority of high-country farmers whose properties lie within the lake catchment. Kerrie...