Bad weather no obstacle for riders
Bad weather no obstacle for riders
Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the start of the month.
Rural life
Angus ‘hanging on to life with both hands’
Angus ‘hanging on to life with both hands’
Cameron and Bronnie Grant, and their children Addison, Zoe and Angus, were a typical Southland farming family when their world began unravelling at breakneck speed in...
From NZ pasture to African veldt?
From NZ pasture to African veldt?
Tim Cronshaw asks what’s next for the Meat Industry Association’s exiting chief executive.
156th show ‘up there’ for attendance
156th show ‘up there’ for attendance
Swirling crowds at Donovan Park at the weekend indicated another successful Southland A&P Show, organisers say.
‘Same but different’ day out
‘Same but different’ day out
After a tumultuous year of extreme weather and increased costs of living, we hope current farming conditions and livestock values are cause for some stability and quiet celebration.
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is "world class".
Winter-grazing workshops on
Winter-grazing workshops on
The Otago Regional Council is holding its annual series of intensive winter-grazing workshops for farmers.
Place to relax, socialise and enjoy music
Place to relax, socialise and enjoy music
As the Wānaka A&P Show continues to evolve, so too does the way it brings people together.
Farmer fined $35k for failing to register cattle
Farmer fined $35k for failing to register cattle
A Kaikōura dairy farmer has been fined $35,000 for failing to register hundreds of cattle or track their movements on and off his farms.
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From pasture to veldt?
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From pasture to veldt?
Tim Cronshaw asks what’s next for the Meat Industry Association’s exiting chief executive.
Townies named red meat scholarship recipients
Townies named red meat scholarship recipients
Townies studying in Dunedin are some of the latest recipients of the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship programme.
Cows into 2nd round of national contest
Cows into 2nd round of national contest
Two southern cows are through to a second round of judging for a national Holstein Friesian competition.
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Angus ‘hanging on to life with both hands’
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Angus ‘hanging on to life with both hands’
Cameron and Bronnie Grant, and their children Addison, Zoe and Angus, were a typical Southland farming family when their world began unravelling at breakneck speed in mid- 2024.
Global dairy prices continue to rise in wake of Middle East conflict
Global dairy prices continue to rise in wake of Middle East conflict
Supply pressure and buying interest saw dairy prices continue their climb at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction overnight.
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
Set up for one of New Zealand’s most popular agricultural events has begun — and organisers say this could be the best show yet if the weather plays ball.
Strong sheep and beef sales in South
Strong sheep and beef sales in South
Demand remains strong for sheep and beef in Otago.
Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears
Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears
Central Otago woolhandler Pagan Rimene is aiming to win her first open title at Golden Shears, which starts in Masterton today.
Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia
Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia
"It felt pretty good to get a win over the Aussies."
Falkland Islands’ link celebrated
Falkland Islands’ link celebrated
A Falkland Islands shearing team, who have been staying in the Teviot Valley for several months, have ignited memories of a 30-year connection between two places.
‘Outstanding’ cows selected
‘Outstanding’ cows selected
Several southern cows are through to a second round of judging for a national Holstein Friesian competition.
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