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Forward-thinking Taieri farmer lambing early to avoid potential of October snow and summer dry

$Farmer Cameron Doherty, of Lee Stream, holds\\u00A0some of his lambs from last seasons. Photo: Supplied\\u00A0$

$Farmer Cameron Doherty, of Lee Stream, holds\\u00A0some of his lambs from last seasons. Photo: Supplied\\u00A0$

Farmer Cameron Doherty, of Lee Stream, holds some of his lambs from last seasons. Photo: Supplied

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

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Red MeatSeptember 9

Alliance heat pump programme cuts emissions and wins national award

An Alliance Group $16 million programme to install innovative heat pump systems at its Otago and Southland processing plants has won an award after cutting annual emissions by more than 24,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent.

Alliance heat pump programme cuts emissions and wins national award

Alliance heat pump programme cuts emissions and wins national award

Red MeatSeptember 9

Call for feedback on review of homekill rules

The government is seeking feedback on changes that would make it easier for people to buy an animal from a farmer and get it processed sooner.

Call for feedback on review of homekill rules

Call for feedback on review of homekill rules

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Red MeatSeptember 8

North Otago farmer appointed to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative board

North Otago farmer Jo Hay has been announced as a new board-appointed farmer director to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative Ltd, starting on October 1.

North Otago farmer appointed to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative board

North Otago farmer appointed to Silver Fern Farms Co-operative board

Red MeatAugust 26

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle

The growth of the Southland beef herd is the largest percentage shift in New Zealand for the livestock class, a Beef + Lamb New Zealand survey shows.

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle

Survey shows shift towards beef cattle