Aerial watch of catchment compliance
Aerial checks of sediment disturbance and discharges to water from farming and forestry in Otago will start this week.
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Irrigation’s potential for benefit chain highlighted
Irrigation’s potential for benefit chain highlighted
Strath Taieri is a traditional farming district, best known for sheep and beef cattle. But an irrigation proposal being mooted has the potential to see it diversify into other areas, including...
A journey from farm to fashion
A journey from farm to fashion
From North Otago farm girl to New Zealand fashion designer – Oamaru Mail reporter Gus Patterson finds out more about Auckland-based Tess McCone, who has just launched her own fashion label, Su’mar.
Headwaters sheep ‘definitely superior’
Headwaters sheep ‘definitely superior’
‘‘Being part of The Omega Lamb Project really gives you the best of both worlds,’’ North Otago farmer Ben Douglas says.
Breeding about genetics, delivering the best possible returns
Breeding about genetics, delivering the best possible returns
Will Gibson says when it comes to the potential yield from a breeding animal, size does not matter, and big is not always best.
Farmers farming for today, thinking about tomorrow
Farmers farming for today, thinking about tomorrow
Environmental care and protection is a topic never far from the forefront of public and media discourse.
Report shows swell in demand for irrigation
Report shows swell in demand for irrigation
A dry autumn helped the North Otago Irrigation Company pump out its third highest recorded volume of water to properties on its scheme since it was opened close to 14 years ago.
Glyphosate research ‘conclusions’
Glyphosate research ‘conclusions’
Fifth-generation arable farmer Hamish Marr has spent the past year immersed in academia, travelling around the world to research glyphosate use. He talks to Toni...
‘Green drought’ after dry summer
‘Green drought’ after dry summer
North Canterbury’s dry summer has turned into a "green drought".
Shearing contest one of a few show fill-ins
Shearing contest one of a few show fill-ins
It is time to take the shearers to the sheep.
Other hunting options limited: Tahr Foundation
Other hunting options limited: Tahr Foundation
Government restrictions on where helicopters can fly make it difficult for hunters to find other places to hunt tahr, according to Tahr Foundation chairman Snow Hewetson.
Tahr cull: fears deer next in sights
Tahr cull: fears deer next in sights
There are fears the Government will move on to deer once it has succeeded in eradicating Himalayan tahr from two South Island national parks.
Petition calls on Govt to use more wool
Petition calls on Govt to use more wool
Amy Blaikie admits she has stepped well outside her comfort zone.
Farmer pessimism outweighs optimism
Farmer pessimism outweighs optimism
New Zealand farmer confidence may have rebounded as concerns about Covid-19 ease but it still remains deep in negative territory.
Dairy farming business fined after worker crushed by trailer
Dairy farming business fined after worker crushed by trailer
An Ashburton dairy farming company has been fined almost $300,000 for failing to ensure migrant workers understood health and safety risks.
Tahr cull: Game council upset at lack of consultation
Tahr cull: Game council upset at lack of consultation
The Department of Conservation has upset the Game Animal Council over a lack of ''meaningful consultation'' in regard to the management of Himalayan Tahr in the Southern Alps.
Stalwart still ploughing ahead
Stalwart still ploughing ahead
Ploughing stalwart John Stalker took to the field last weekend in the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club qualifying ploughing match.
Desire to help led to role with trust
Desire to help led to role with trust
The thought of being able to help people led to Gayle Litchfield joining the North Canterbury Rural Support Trust five years ago.
Sherraine wins big at Semex awards
Sherraine wins big at Semex awards
A North Canterbury family has been milking it at the Holstein Friesian New Zealand awards.
Online platform works well for Meadowslea
Online platform works well for Meadowslea
A top price of $35,500 was achieved at Meadowslea Angus stud’s bull sale in South Canterbury last month.