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Repairing cyclone-destroyed farm leads Lincoln University student to farming career path

$John Perrin Scholarship winner Cameron Beck wants to study towards a master\\'s degree in agribusiness management at Lincoln University after helping repair a farm hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo: Supplied$

$John Perrin Scholarship winner Cameron Beck wants to study towards a master\\'s degree in agribusiness management at Lincoln University after helping repair a farm hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo: Supplied$

John Perrin Scholarship winner Cameron Beck wants to study towards a master's degree in agribusiness management at Lincoln University after helping repair a farm hit by Cyclone Gabrielle. Photo: Supplied

Sunday, August 2, 2026

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Rural LifeAugust 3

Ravensdown flips $5.4m loss into $30m profit as sheep and beef farmers buy more fertiliser

Major fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown has turned around a $5.4 million loss into an after-tax profit of $30m as farmers flourish from higher prices despite the Iranian conflict.

Tim Cronshaw

Ravensdown flips $5.4m loss into $30m profit as sheep and beef farmers buy more fertiliser

Ravensdown flips $5.4m loss into $30m profit as sheep and beef farmers buy more fertiliser

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Rural Life OtherAugust 3

Wool growers to benefit from India market

New Zealand strong wool is in hot demand, Associate Agriculture Minister Mark Patterson says, following his trip to India earlier this month.[[July]]

Shawn McAvinue

Wool growers to benefit from India market

Wool growers to benefit from India market

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Rural LifeJuly 31

New satellite technology by smart collar company Halter appeals to Canterbury beef farmers

More Canterbury beef farmers are linking hill country paddocks to Halter’s satellite-connected cow collars without cell towers.

Tim Cronshaw

New satellite technology by smart collar company Halter appeals to Canterbury beef farmers

New satellite technology by smart collar company Halter appeals to Canterbury beef farmers

Rural LifeJuly 31

Canterbury farmers stand out in awards for leadership on and off the farm

Strong leadership has put Mid Canterbury farmer Kate Acland ahead of other farming women as the stand-out winner of a new award.

Tim Cronshaw

Canterbury farmers stand out in awards for leadership on and off the farm

Canterbury farmers stand out in awards for leadership on and off the farm