Mayors inspire farm-gate vaccination drive
Planning is well under way with Gore and Southland mayors for a ‘‘farm-gate tour’’ of the deep South in early November to visit up to 25 small communities to boost vaccination rates.
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No crowd allowed but show goes on
No crowd allowed but show goes on
Next month’s South Otago A&P Show will be conducted behind closed doors.
Pomahaka work celebrated
Pomahaka work celebrated
The Pomahaka River was once the dirtiest waterway in Otago but a ‘‘trailblazing’’ rural community is uniting to improve it.
Southern A&P show cancellations financial hit
Southern A&P show cancellations financial hit
The scratching of South Island A&P shows from the spring calendar will wipe millions of dollars from local economies.
Women shearers demonstrate their skill with blades
Women shearers demonstrate their skill with blades
A group of women have shown they are among the sharpest blades in the drawer.
NZ Agricultural Show cancelled
NZ Agricultural Show cancelled again
For the second year running the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Christchurch has been cancelled due to Covid-19.
Event winners world class
Event winners world class
It was a fierce battle on the board between the wool industry’s elite shearers and woolhandlers in Alexandra at the weekend.
Shearing event back in 2021
Shearing event back in 2021
The 60th Merino Shears started in Alexandra yesterday with an adapted format in accordance with Covid-19 restrictions.
Dog trials raise $12,000 for hospice
Dog trials raise $12,000 for hospice
Hospice Southland volunteer co-ordinator Jody Forbes (left) and events co-ordinator Suzanne Prentice (second from left) take time out of the running of the Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials, held...
Flood recovery a work in progress
Flood recovery a work in progress
Flood recovery works are ongoing in Mid Canterbury as farmers and landowners deal with the impact of district-wide flooding four months ago.
Wealth of opportunities in agriculture
Wealth of opportunities in agriculture
Jake Jarman has been on a roller-coaster ride since winning FMG Young Farmer of the Year grand final in Christchurch in July.
Mother of All Protests fixed
Mother of All Protests fixed
They are calling it the Mother of All Protests.
The show must go on: president
The show must go on: president
Chris Harris has been looking forward to presiding over the New Zealand Agricultural Show for longer than most.
Wins for pair in Daffodil Day contest
Wins for pair in Daffodil Day contest
Brothers Carter and Lucas Smith’s daffodil-inspired cupcake creation resulted in them being named the senior and junior winners, respectively, of Longbeach School’s Daffodil Day lockdown competition.
Markets eager to return
Markets eager to return
Farmers’ market organisers in the South are looking forward to welcoming shoppers back.
A powerful alliance
A powerful alliance
The Cromwell-based charity Central Lakes Trust (CLT) came of age this year, and since its inception in 2000, has distributed more than $100 million in grants to a wide range of community projects...
Group working collectively
Group working collectively
A group of Southland farmers is part of a nationwide initiative aiming to consolidate and accelerate collective actions with a focus on water care.
New attractions planned for Ashburton A&P Show
New attractions planned for Ashburton A&P Show
A pet parade and tiny tots baby show are being organised as part of the annual Ashburton A&P Show this year.
Kiwi farm dogs taking on Aussies in challenge
Kiwi farm dogs taking on Aussies in challenge
Transtasman rivalry has reignited again - this time in the search for the hardest working farm dog.
Gold medal award for initiative
Gold medal award for initiative
Ellesmere Sustainable Agriculture Inc (ESAI) has received a gold award for its ground-breaking environmental accomplishments during a Selwyn Awards ceremony.