Finding forever homes for old farming dogs 'getting harder'
Finding forever homes for old farming dogs 'getting harder'
A charity says it has rehomed about 18,000 farming dogs over the last decade, but it might soon have to stop accepting them.
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Industry impressed by chainsaw drone work
Industry impressed by chainsaw drone work
A chainsaw drone developed by a University of Canterbury team to cut wrist-size branches in hazardous areas may be commercialised soon.
Canterbury A&P Show 'back on track'
Canterbury A&P Show 'back on track'
The Canterbury A&P Show is back on track after a last-minute resurrection in 2024 saved it from cancellation amid financial troubles, organisers say.
Heat on Ag Minister to deliver KiwiSaver promise
Heat on Agriculture Minister to deliver KiwiSaver farm promise
The heat is on the Agriculture Minister to deliver on a pre-election promise to unlock KiwiSaver so it can be used to buy a first farm, a flock of sheep or herd of cows.
Bull pulls a record price
Bull pulls a record price
Angus bull Fossil Creek Urban U032 AB bellows after being sold for $71,000 at the 25th annual Fossil Creek bull sale in North Otago yesterday.
Chances of NZ win pretty good: triallist
Chances of NZ win pretty good: triallist
East Otago triallist Lloyd Smith and his heading dog Code are in a team out to beat their Australian rivals and bring home the Wayleggo Cup.
Training programme no longer free
Training programme no longer free
For the first time since its inception, Growing Future Farmers students will need to pay to take part in the farm skills programme.
Interaction with pupils ‘rewarding’
Interaction with pupils ‘rewarding’
"Do you think it’s fair to shear a sheep without its permission?"
Temperament, physique seal deal
Temperament, physique seal deal
Demand for southern Angus bulls is strong.
Hunting competition to support hall
Hunting competition to support hall
The Hindon community is rallying to keep its local hall alive.
Projects set to receive $1m
Projects set to receive $1m
The Otago Regional Council will give more than $1 million to nearly 30 community-led environmental projects.
Wilding Douglas fir threat, funding on agenda
Wilding Douglas fir threat, funding on agenda
The rise of a new villain and a lack of funding are two challenges facing a trust dedicated to removing wilding trees in Northern Southland.
Forestry hand’s ‘natural ability’ a factor in win
Forestry hand’s ‘natural ability’ a factor in win
"Just be keen as beans."
Sheep are 'not the problem', farmers tell govt
Sheep are 'not the problem', farmers tell govt
Sheep farmers have stepped up their campaign against the government's reliance on planting pine trees to offset emissions.
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers
Little dairy intensification since changes: papers
If dairy effluent discharge permits are used as a proxy for dairy farms in Canterbury authorised prior to January 1 this year, the numbers of new conversions and dairy farm expansions are less than...
Couple’s first year on farm working well
Couple’s first year on farm working well
Brendan and Avril Lane are celebrating their first season as owners of a dairy farm on an island in South Otago.
Striking pink-fleshed apples grown in Otago
Striking pink-fleshed apples grown in Otago
Some of the first pinky-red-fleshed apples ever grown in New Zealand are being picked from trees in Otago.
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Pests impede deer repellent trial
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Pests impede deer repellent trial
Possums are interfering with a trial to find out if white-tail deer avoid bait laced with a deer repellent.
Call for ‘townie’ dogs to be dosed
Call for ‘townie’ dogs to be dosed
Manuherikia sheep farmer Irene Leask believes "townie ignorance" is costing her business.
Succession planning help
Succession planning help
New farm succession planning workshops are in Otago this week.