Hailstorms 'wiped out entire crops' in Canterbury
Canterbury arable farmers are facing millions of dollars of losses after a third big hailstorm hit parts of the region on Friday.
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Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Bidding was hot at back-to-back lamb and ewe sales on the Taieri earlier this month.
Smooth sire smashes record
Smooth sire smashes record
A Central Southland velvet champion has set a record for the highest price in a wapiti bull auction.
No double-digit milk payout this season
No double-digit milk payout this season
South Island dairy farmers are waving goodbye to another double-digit milk payout as global supplies remain stubbornly high over the 2025-26 season.
Female shearers shine in South Otago
Female shearers shine in South Otago
Four female shearers have established a new world record, shearing 1938 lambs in eight hours in a South Otago woolshed.
Adviser draws on hands-on passion for farming
Adviser draws on hands-on passion for farming
"An experience like no other".
Smooth sire smashes record
Smooth sire smashes record
Littlebourne Wapiti owner Geoffrey Pullar sold his 3-year-old bull White 8 for $95,000 in Central Southland last week.
Trophy deer demand buoys prices
Trophy deer demand buoys prices
Trophy sires are taking the spoils at red deer stag sales in the South.
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Bidding was hot at back-to-back lamb and ewe sales on the Taieri last week.
Receiving award ‘moving’
Receiving award ‘moving’
Retired southern farmer Geoff Neilson held back tears as he and his wife Ailsa accepted the inaugural Wales International Relations Award.
Charity lamb competition
Charity lamb competition
The Riverton Lions Club is inviting farmers to showcase their best lambs and support a worthy cause with the launch of its charity lamb competition.
Summers hotter in past — residents
Summers hotter in past — residents
The days of being able to rely on Central Otago’s hot, dry summers may be over.
‘Full-on three days’ expected
‘Full-on three days’ expected
The Southern Field Days is returning soon for another year — bigger, bolder, with a few quality-of-life changes to ensure the best event possible.
Former Waikoikoi farmer was ‘community man’
Former Waikoikoi farmer was ‘community man’
The Wānaka man who died after being crushed by his car in his own driveway had just finished jump-starting a visitor’s car for her.
Global deer sector leader honoured
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
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
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
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
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
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