Sharp eyes, well-aimed grubbers
On a bitterly cold mid winter afternoon on the Knobby Range Rd, a group of Roxburgh and Teviot Valley farmers pore over a map pinned to the bonnet of a ute.
Farming
High log and beef prices push overall exports to record $6 billion
High log and beef prices push overall exports to record $6 billion
Record prices for logs and beef have pushed up overall exports to a record $6 billion in the year to June.
Still working to breed better sheep
Still working to breed better sheep
Texel stud breeders Alistair and Karen McLeod sold their grazing block in Central Otago to move to the Maniototo to continue their dream of breeding a better sheep.
Foothills club wins national title
Foothills club wins national title
Fundraising and staying connected with their rural community has helped Foothills Young Farmers to be named Best Young Farmers Club in the country.
Awful autumn means ewes carrying fewer lambs
Awful autumn means ewes carrying fewer lambs
As a dry autumn stunted grass growth, farmers were putting out the ram in parts of Otago and Southland. Reporter Shawn McAvinue speaks to sheep pregnancy scanners in the South about the trends...
NZ meat exporters face Brexit difficulties in Northern Ireland
NZ meat exporters face Brexit difficulties in Northern Ireland
New Zealand meat exporters are losing patience over their inability to get product into Northern Ireland after Brexit.
Docking advice causing confusion
Docking advice causing confusion
The way the Government is promoting new rules for tail-docking sheep is frustrating, a South Otago farmer says.
Feed capacity limited in the South
Feed capacity limited in the South
A nationwide drought, followed by a Canterbury flood: with the recent cold blast, farmers throughout Otago and Southland are wondering what the winter will throw at them.
Counting the huge cost of flood damage
Counting the huge cost of flood damage
North Canterbury farmers are taking stock of flood damage, as it adds to winter maintenance workloads.
Surprise price of $16,000 at Kaikoura sale
Surprise price of $16,000 at Kaikoura sale
A commercial Angus bull produced a bit of surprise at a Kaikoura bull sale last month.
Sheep and cattle a family affair
Sheep and cattle a family affair
When the Holland family first moved to Culverden in 2000, running sheep and cattle studs was not on the horizon.
Call for pork imports to meet NZ standards
Call for pork imports to meet NZ standards
North Otago pig farmer Ian Carter has joined a call for new legislation to force producers of imported pork to meet NZ's animal welfare standards.
Feel Good Field Day to lift wellbeing
Feel Good Field Day to lift wellbeing
A "feel good" field day near Gore next weekend aims to improve the wellbeing of young people in rural communities.
Pork support manager experienced
Pork support manager experienced
Maitland Manning has made the switch from sheep and cows to pigs.
Maine Anjou Owaka farmer’s go-to breed
Maine Anjou Owaka farmer’s go-to breed
A relatively unknown French cattle breed has kept a Catlins farmer passionate about improving his herd and pitting it against others in competition.
$88,000 South Island record-breaker
$88,000 South Island record-breaker
Angus stud breeders Donald and Leigh Whyte and Ryan and Sarah Hussey, of Mt Possession Angus, have sold a rising 2-year-old bull for an impressive $88,000.
Breeder delighted with bull sale
Breeder delighted with bull sale
A North Canterbury stud breeder is looking to take the next direction.
Zero-injuries goal major investment for Alliance
Zero-injuries goal major investment for Alliance
ACC claims for injuries in meat processing plants have taken a dip. Reporter Shawn McAvinue visited Alliance Group's Pukeri plant to see changes being made to improve health and safety.
Taieri holidays inspired career path
Taieri holidays inspired career path
An Australian boy’s dream of a career in the pastoral industries was born during an annual working holiday on a Strath Taieri farm.
Red meat sector committed to improving safety: leader
Red meat sector committed to improving safety: leader
Investing to eliminate critical risks in the red meat processing sector will make it a safer environment to work in, Meat Industry Association chief executive Sirma Karapeeva says.