Hopes AI can help with farm data
AI could help farmers make their lives easier, a Southland farming open day was told yesterday.
‘Pat on the back’ for repurposed posts
‘Pat on the back’ for repurposed posts
Marlborough’s Repost is shaving costly time turning old treated vineyard posts into good-as-new farming posts with their own machinery.
Farmer’s invention not just child’s play
Farmer’s invention not just child’s play
A West Coast farmer can thank his children for a lightbulb moment to take the back-breaking work out of shifting stockwater hoses.
Award pays tribute to pony club stalwart
Award pays tribute to pony club stalwart
The Strath Taieri Pony Club has paid heartfelt tribute to a beloved coach, mother and horsewoman with the introduction of the Erin Howard Memorial Trophy.
Former B+L boss on the move to arable sector
Former B+L boss on the move to arable sector
Former Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Dr Scott Champion will take over the leadership of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR).
Goats’ appetite for thistles produces many benefits
Goats’ appetite for thistles produces many benefits
Cashmere goats have sorted a prickly problem for a Canterbury couple, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Dairy farmer’s invention not just child’s play
Dairy farmer’s invention not just child’s play
A West Coast farmer can thank his children for a lightbulb moment to take the back-breaking work out of shifting stockwater hoses.
Former farmer’s story a boost for charities
Former farmer’s story a boost for charities
A retired Lowry Hills farmer has just signed off as an author after a successful book run raising money for charities dear to his heart, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Learning lessons from the past
Learning lessons from the past
A convoy of high country farmers was treated to a history of merino farming at a North Canterbury field day by Federated Farmers.
Wilding conifer control hit by cuts
Wilding conifer control hit by cuts
Funding cuts are expected to push the wilding conifer problem into a "major migraine" for vulnerable high country farmland such as Molesworth and Muller stations.
Winter brings increased risk to private drinking water supplies
Winter brings increased risk to private drinking water supplies
With winter setting in and wetter conditions on the way, Environment Canterbury is encouraging rural landowners to check and test their private bores to make sure their drinking water stays safe.
New apple brand to be grown in Mid Canterbury
New apple brand to be grown in Mid Canterbury
New Zealand fruit and vegetable giant T&G has set in motion the first commercial planting of Joli apples in Canterbury backed by superannuation funds.
Dynamic roles behind award success
Dynamic roles behind award success
Ashburton couple Richard Grabham and Nikita Baker know every nook and corner of their contract milking business.
Three-hour wait with broken leg after ram headbutt
Three-hour wait with broken leg after ram headbutt
A farmer who fell and broke a leg after being headbutted by one of his rams had to wait for several hours before he was found by his son.
Hills’ wetlands work boon for game birds
Hills’ wetlands work boon for game birds
As Otago duck-shooters ready their decoys and check their gear ahead of the game bird season opening this Saturday, an Omakau farming couple are being praised for their efforts in preserving vital wetland habitats.
Taking high country tourism to next level
Taking high country tourism to next level
Central Otago farmer and tourism operator Jonathan Wallis sees on and off-farm businesses in the high country in a phase of big change as farmers look to increase their sheep and beef incomes.
New CEO to champion FAR
New CEO to champion FAR
Former Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Dr Scott Champion will take over the leadership of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR).
Horse-trekking venture proving popular
Horse-trekking venture proving popular
Hyde sheep and beef farmers Stephen and Michelle Holland say adding horse trekking as a new income stream is a bonus but it wasn’t their main motivating factor.
Pick of the flock
Pick of the flock
Hakataramea Valley farmer Russell Smillie holds the supreme champion livestock exhibit during the grand parade at last week’s Mackenzie A&P Show in Fairlie.
Farmers leading way in land stewardship
Farmers leading way in land stewardship
In the back blocks of Central Otago sits the giant Matakanui Station, home to 22,000 sheep, 1100 cattle and Otago’s largest native totara woodlands.