Farmers to decide on the future of co-operative
A dawn of a new age or the beginning of the end?
Farmer set to reject proposal: ‘just a terrible deal’
Farmer set to reject proposal: ‘just a terrible deal’
Central Southland sheep and beef farmer Andrew Cowie will reject a proposal to sell a majority share of Alliance Group, unless a deal can put every shareholder in the co-operative on an even playing field.
Wool innovations focus of forum
Wool innovations focus of forum
Converting wool into powder to be used in cosmetics, ink and packaging were some of the innovations heard at a Southland workshop this week.
Stag trophy market going ‘gangbusters’
Stag trophy market going ‘gangbusters’
Demand for trophy stags at game parks is spiking demand for in-calf hinds at southern sales.
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Fencer ‘surprised’ by win at awards
Dunedin fencer Galen Monks continues to nail it after teaching himself the trade as a boy.
Aviation contributions recognised
Aviation contributions recognised
Nicki and Craig McMillan, owner-operators of HeliVentures in North Otago, have been nominated as Rural Champions for their outstanding contribution to the aviation industry and the wider rural sector.
Optimism follows Australian tour
Optimism follows Australian tour
Southern farmers are optimistic about the future of the fibre they grow after touring several sheep and wool operations in Western Australia.
Rural concern over likely copper retirement
Rural concern over likely copper retirement
It seems as if the country will be moving away from copper in communication networks — but has everyone got the message?
Bill fails to go far enough: Southland farmers
Bill fails to go far enough: Southland farmers
The Bill proposed to curb farm-to-forest conversions does not go far enough, Southland farmers say, and is too late, with whole blocks of pines visible across the region.
Programme hoped to reduce farm injuries
Programme hoped to reduce farm injuries
Calving and lambing season — it is the time of year when stressed and exhausted farmers are most likely to suffer harm on the farm.
NZ Merino Co posts $160,000 profit
NZ Merino Co posts $160,000 profit
The New Zealand Merino Company is back in the black, having posted an after-tax net profit of $160,000 for the full year ended June 30.
NZ’s largest piggery has community in mind
NZ’s largest piggery has community in mind
Nearly 100,000 pigs are raised each year at the nation’s largest piggery in North Canterbury, Tim Cronshaw writes.
Brunch offers a relaxing break
Brunch offers a relaxing break
Southland Rural Support Trust held a casual "Brunch on us" in the middle of rural Southland last Wednesday, inviting local farmers, growers and community members.
Hard work pays dividends
Hard work pays dividends
South Otago sheep and beef traders Chris and Lisa Watt are about to realise a long-held dream of farm ownership.
Farmers urged to ‘pledge a beast’ for sport
Farmers urged to ‘pledge a beast’ for sport
A call is being made for farmers to "pledge a beast" to support a university rugby club in Dunedin.
Rare, world-famous NZ bull up for sale
Rare, world-famous NZ bull up for sale
A very rare and world-famous Galloway bull is for sale along with his very cute herd.
Meatworker hazards subject of uni study
Meatworker hazards subject of uni study
A study has been launched to investigate the workplace hazards meatworkers face in the South.
The NZ Merino Co posts $160,000 profit
The NZ Merino Co posts $160,000 profit
The New Zealand Merino Company is back in the black, having posted an after-tax net profit of $160,000 for the full year ended June 30.
Powering a Resilient Future: How Farmlands FLEX is Changing the Game for Kiwi Farmers
Powering a Resilient Future: How Farmlands FLEX is Changing the Game for Kiwi Farmers
Lately, two things have become increasingly clear: energy costs are a growing concern, and adverse weather events are here to stay. These aren't just minor headaches; they're fundamental challenges impacting the bottom line and the ability to operate reliably for NZ farmers and growers.
Elk breeders gain some auction action
Elk breeders gain some auction action
A Central Southland bull and two cows were the stars of the inaugural Elk Wapiti Society of New Zealand online sale.