'Valuable' feedback given on tenure review
A summary of more than 3000 submissions received on management of the South Island high country will be released next month.
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Feds disagree with handling of Arms Bill
Feds disagree with handling of Arms Bill
The rush to pass the Arms Amendment Bill was not satisfactory in the view of Federated Farmers' national security spokesman Miles Anderson, of South Canterbury.
MPI initiatives focus on staff
MPI initiatives focus on staff
MPI has developed several initiatives to address the problem of staff shortage in the primary sectors, a spokesman says.
Fancy that - hundreds of birds auctioned
Fancy that - hundreds of birds auctioned
There was something for most at the Ashburton Fanciers' Society autumn poultry auction in Ashburton this month.
Bid to link values through education
Bid to link values through education
The newly formed Kanuka Mid Canterbury Regeneration Trust (trust pending) was formed as a group to co-ordinate protection and regeneration of the district's natural heritage.
Rural fire safety promoted
Rural fire safety promoted
Keeping farm machinery maintenance up to date is crucial for reducing fire risk.
Workshop addresses mental health
Workshop addresses mental health
Community Public Health wellness promoter, and former police officer, Pup Chamberlain spoke to Volunteers and Managers in Mid Canterbury earlier this month. Central Rural Life reporter Toni...
Close-up look at storage pond
Close-up look at storage pond
The team at Barrhill Chertsey Irrigation (BCI) opened the gates to members of the public for a tour of their new multimillion-dollar Akarana Pond this month.
Big issues on rural women's agenda
Big issues on rural women's agenda
Four of the main issues concerning rural women - health, education, safety, and the environment - are on the agenda at an Oamaru conference.
Shift to managing individual sheep
Shift to managing individual sheep
There is a global shift to managing sheep at an individual level rather than a flock level, Lincoln University's Professor in Animal Breeding and Genetics Jon Hickford says.
Primary sector facing staff shortages
Primary sector facing staff shortages
Many industries within the primary sector are facing staffing issues.
Lambs wool stands out in marketplace
Lambs wool stands out in marketplace
Lambs wool continues to be the "star performer'' in the marketplace compared to crossbred adult wool, even with larger volumes coming forward for sale.
Palmerston farmer fined after worker left with skull fracture
Palmerston farmer fined after worker left with skull fracture
A Palmerston farmer has been fined $33,000 after an incident in which a truck driver was left with a skull fracture and significant head injuries.
Jersey conference next month
Jersey conference next month
While the custodians of Forsyth Barr Stadium might blanch at the thought of about 20 Jersey cattle being auctioned there next month, they need not worry.
Otago's long rabbit war rages on
Otago's long rabbit war rages on
They are fluffy, cute, and devastating to agriculture. Jono Edwards examines Otago’s rabbit problem and asks if there is any solution.
Farmers urged to assess situations
Farmers urged to assess situations
As dry conditions continue to bite in the Clutha district, Milton farmer Nigel Woodhead is imploring farmers to assess their own situations.
Forty families to get century farm awards
Forty families to get century farm awards
The New Zealand Century Farm and Station Awards committee in Lawrence is busy preparing for its May awards dinner where it will formally honour 40 New Zealand families for their significant...
Pupils learn about career possibilities in agri-sector
Pupils learn about career possibilities in agri-sector
Pupils from six colleges throughout Central and North Otago attended an agriculture careers day at the Lincoln University-owned Mt Grand Station, Lake Hawea, last week.
Exploring potential of dairy sheep, goats
Exploring potential of dairy sheep, goats
The Sheep and Goat Dairy Project (SGDP) is to hold a workshop in Invercargill tomorrow to explore the potential for dairy sheep and dairy goats as an alternative income stream for farmers and...
Strong demand for beef, lamb, apples
Strong demand for beef, lamb, apples
There is a strong demand for New Zealand's beef, lamb and apples by China, and that means better returns for Otago and Southland farmers and orchardists, says ANZ rural economist Susan Kilsby.