Cicadas: different approach often needed
Another week, another weekend with rain raising river levels, but luckily, they have dropped during the week and are now lower than they were a week ago.
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'M. Bovis' effects study welcomed to help with impact on farmers
'M. Bovis' effects study welcomed to help with impact on farmers
Federated Farmers Otago president Simon Davies has welcomed a planned University of Otago study on the human impact of Mycoplasma bovis on farmers and their communities in Otago and Southland.
Coloured sheep sale outdoors
Coloured sheep sale outdoors
No matter what the weather on January 26, the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders' Association of New Zealand's national sale will be an outdoor event.
Wetlands labour of love
Wetlands labour of love
It has taken nearly 20 years, but the wetlands of the Riverbridge Conservation Park are doing just what conservationist Russell Langdon hoped - offering a habitat environment for nature to thrive.
Charollais sheep on the rise in NZ
Charollais sheep on the rise in NZ
When most people think of Charolais, a large white cattle beast comes to mind, but the lesser-known Charollais sheep is increasingly finding a place in the competitive New Zealand market for...
Velvet prices for farmers strong
Velvet prices for farmers strong
Velvet marketers have reported that by mid-December about two-thirds of the anticipated 725-tonne 2018-19 crop had been harvested.
Winter planning a '12-month process'
Winter planning a '12-month process'
Planning for wintering systems on dairy farms in the South is a 12-month process, and not because winter is a year-round season there, DairyNZ senior scientist Dawn Dalley says.
Alzheimers SC given $2400 raised at trials
Alzheimers SC given $2400 raised at trials
Alzheimers South Canterbury has benefited from a highly successful dog trials event held near Pleasant Point late last year.
Nursery owner finds use for problem baleage
Nursery owner finds use for problem baleage
In a win-win situation for both the council and a local nursery owner, baleage swept along by November's flood and strewn over a rural road for months is being turned into compost.
Cavalcade participants can e-bike
Cavalcade participants can e-bike
There are many ways of taking part in this year's Goldfields Heritage Trust Cavalcade's ''Riding High to Hawea''.
Federated Farmers' resources at capacity
Federated Farmers' resources at capacity
The increase of issues confronting rural New Zealand has stretched the resources of Federated Farmers which is being forced to prioritise as much as it can.
Rural recycling disrupted
Rural recycling disrupted
The ongoing disruptions in the global plastic recycling have spilled over into the rural sector.
Funding sought for wilding problem
Funding sought for wilding problem
After a successful three-year programme which has included initial wilding clearance work over 60,000ha and a start made on spray control of core wilding areas, the Mid Dome Wilding Trees...
Proposed work visa changes welcomed
Proposed work visa changes welcomed
DairyNZ, the Road Transport Forum and Federated Farmers all support various aspects of the proposed changes to the employer-assisted temporary work visa settings.
Cashmere fibre gains touted
Cashmere fibre gains touted
Clinton farmers David and Robyn Shaw, of New Zealand Cashmere Ltd, are confident cashmere fibre could provide a lucrative, low input-cost source of extra income for farmers.
Water quality still dropping and tourists aware - scientist
Water quality still dropping and tourists aware - scientist
A freshwater scientist says New Zealand is losing the battle when it comes to water quality.
$22m safety investment for SMEs
$22m safety investment for SMEs
ACC will invest $22million over five years in an incentive programme to help small and medium-sized businesses reduce workplace injury.
New competitions and traditional at Lake Hayes show
New competitions and traditional at Lake Hayes show
Agriculture enthusiasts from around the Wakatipu Basin will gather in Queenstown tomorrow for the 104th annual Lake Hayes A&P Show.
Low river levels make for good prospects this weekend
Low river levels make for good prospects this weekend
The rain last Sunday raised the level of most rivers and streams in the region, but the subsequent warm weather has dropped them to good fishing levels for this weekend.
Former Gloriavale man dies in farm crash
Former Gloriavale man dies in farm crash
A 21-year-old man killed in a motorcycle crash in South Canterbury was a former Gloriavale member who leaves behind a wife and three children.