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    Global deer sector leader honoured

    Peel Forest Estate’s Graham Carr has received a New Year’s Honour for his contributions to deer...

    Global deer sector leader honoured

    A Geraldine man has been honoured for his contributions to the deer industry, which span nearly four decades.

    Storms cause $10m in crop losses

    Wheat crops took a beating and in some cases were stripped bare of their grain after a trio of...

    Storms cause $10m in crop losses

    Arable growers are reeling from up to $10 million in crop losses after a trio of widespread hail storms whipped through Canterbury farms.

    Dry start to new year for the South

    Hot weather is predicted to continue through February. Photo: Getty Images

    Dry start to new year for the South

    The Deep South has had a dry start to 2026, the MetService says.

    New CEO ‘brings a strong track record’ to company

    Todd Grave checks out the Mt Cook Alpine Salmon Ruataniwha Farm, near Twizel. PHOTO: MIKE LANGFORD

    New CEO ‘brings a strong track record’ to company

    Mt Cook Alpine Salmon recently named Todd Grave as its new chief executive.

    Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts

    PGG Wrightson Wool South Island manager Dave Burridge has concerns the crossbred wool market is...

    Wool prices climb strongly as demand lifts

    Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.

    Great day had by all at show

    The best fancy dress winners at the Winton A&P Show on Saturday were Adalyn Harding, 10, of...

    Great day had by all at show

    All creatures, and inanimate objects, great and small — from puppies and poultry to hay bales and Red Bands — and a crowd of thousands made for another successful Winton A&P Show

    Now or never for Ryenna owners

    Ryenna Wapiti owners Jesse and Tracey Saunders are holding their inaugural open day on-farm near...

    Now or never for Ryenna owners

    Wapiti farmers Jesse and Tracey Saunders have "put everything in" to launch their stud and will hold their inaugural on-farm sale in Central Southland today.

    ‘Exciting’ insights from good data

    Stag Valley owner Simon Saunders, of Castlerock, spoke about his experience using Farmax software...

    ‘Exciting’ insights from good data

    Data is knowledge, a Northern Southland farmer says.

    Making most from trying new ideas

    In the sheep yards at Bare Hill farm in Southland are (from left) owners Nick and Alexis Wadworth...

    Making most from trying new ideas

    Nick and Alexis Wadworth like to try something new on their 2000ha sheep and beef property.

    The days of on-farm sales over for Tikana

    PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

    The days of on-farm sales over for Tikana

    Tikana Wapiti stud co-owner Dave Lawrence has sold his hinds and put an end to his annual on-farm bull and cow sale in Central Southland.

    Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet

    Dave Burridge. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet

    Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.

    Big crowd expected for A&P show

    Taieri A&P Society president Dale Harris is ready for thousands of people to fill the Taieri...

    Big crowd expected for A&P show

    Another bumper crowd is expected at the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel next week.

    WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals

    Photo: RNZ

    WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals

    As farmers continue to clean up fallen trees after the October 23 storm, stories are emerging of serious injuries suffered by inexperienced workers, WorkSafe says.

    Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager

    A new heat pump at the Alliance Group plant in Mataura. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

    Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager

    Alliance Group has commissioned a new heat pump system at its Mataura processing plant, marking a significant step in the site’s transition away from coal-fired energy.

    Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs

    Leon Samuels. PHOTO: SHAWN MCAVINUE

    Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs

    Shearing world-record attempts on strongwool lambs will take place at two Otago woolsheds this month.

    ‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award

    Whitestone Genetics shedding two-tooth ewe Whitestone 286 won the Tokomairiro A&P Show...

    ‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award

    A two-tooth ewe, bred by Whitestone Genetics, was named supreme champion sheep at the Tokomairiro A&P Show last month.

    Election for farmer director

    Meat exports surged 10%, led by beef, which partially offset the November decline in dairy...

    Election for farmer director

    Beef + Lamb New Zealand is holding an election for a farmer director role in the Southern South Island district.

    Halter eyes global expansion

    Halter’s virtual fencing packages went out to beef farmers about two years ago and Dairy and beef...

    Halter eyes global expansion

    Smart virtual fencing company Halter is eyeing up South America and Europe as the next big markets for its cow collar technology.

    Feed intake software in progress

    Culverden farmer Emlyn Francis can tap into the Halter collar system anywhere on the farm with...

    Feed intake software in progress

    Expect virtual fencing firm Halter to roll out software changes to its cow collars soon telling farmers how much grass each cow eats in their herds.

    Drawn to auctioneering young

    John Duffy auctions a pen of Hereford steer calves at Mt Aspiring Station in2023. PHOTO: SHAWN...

    Drawn to auctioneering young

    Even as preschooler, John Duffy’s destiny looked clear.
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