Report shows swell in demand for irrigation
A dry autumn helped the North Otago Irrigation Company pump out its third highest recorded volume of water to properties on its scheme since it was opened close to 14 years ago.
Farming
Online platform works well for Meadowslea
Online platform works well for Meadowslea
A top price of $35,500 was achieved at Meadowslea Angus stud’s bull sale in South Canterbury last month.
Other hunting options limited: Tahr Foundation
Other hunting options limited: Tahr Foundation
Government restrictions on where helicopters can fly make it difficult for hunters to find other places to hunt tahr, according to Tahr Foundation chairman Snow Hewetson.
Petition calls on Govt to use more wool
Petition calls on Govt to use more wool
Amy Blaikie admits she has stepped well outside her comfort zone.
Stalwart still ploughing ahead
Stalwart still ploughing ahead
Ploughing stalwart John Stalker took to the field last weekend in the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club qualifying ploughing match.
Farmer pessimism outweighs optimism
Farmer pessimism outweighs optimism
New Zealand farmer confidence may have rebounded as concerns about Covid-19 ease but it still remains deep in negative territory.
Tahr cull: fears deer next in sights
Tahr cull: fears deer next in sights
There are fears the Government will move on to deer once it has succeeded in eradicating Himalayan tahr from two South Island national parks.
‘Green drought’ after dry summer
‘Green drought’ after dry summer
North Canterbury’s dry summer has turned into a "green drought".
Shearing contest one of a few show fill-ins
Shearing contest one of a few show fill-ins
It is time to take the shearers to the sheep.
Sherraine wins big at Semex awards
Sherraine wins big at Semex awards
A North Canterbury family has been milking it at the Holstein Friesian New Zealand awards.
Top price $21,000 at sale
Top price $21,000 at sale
Totara Valley’s Stern Angus bull sale fetched an average price of $8400 and a top price of $21,000 for an animal sold to KayJay Angus, in the Wairarapa.
Angus bulls still net $1.3million
Angus bulls still net $1.3million
There were nervous times ahead of last month’s Te Mania Angus on-farm bull sale.
Bull sale ‘pretty good’
Bull sale ‘pretty good’
Kakahu Angus stud held its bull sale last month in what owner Tom Hargreaves said was a "relatively poor current climate."
Proceeds given to bereaved family
Proceeds given to bereaved family
Kaikoura farmers have thrown their support behind a Marlborough family, following a lockdown tragedy.
No Merino Shears because of Covid
No Merino Shears because of Covid
The traditional season-opener of New Zealand shearing competitions, the New Zealand Merino Shears, has been cancelled this year and organisers are now working to mark its 60th anniversary in style...
Farmers donate meat to charity
Farmers donate meat to charity
A North Otago farmer who is among the first in the country to contribute to a new meat donation service is hoping others will follow.
‘The General’ named Valden Cow of the Year
‘The General’ named Valden Cow of the Year
A 13-year-old Holstein-Friesian cow known as The General for her "no nonsense, get on with it" attitude, has won the 2020 Valden Cow of the Year competition.
Catchment work documented
Catchment work documented
New Zealand Landcare Trust has launched a new book to mark the end of the successful Southland Farmer-driven Community Catchment Groups Project.
$3million waterways boost
$3million waterways boost
The Primary Industries Ministry is giving an extra $3million to the New Zealand Landcare Trust to improve waterways and promote sustainable management practices, MPI deputy director-general...
Benefits of sediment traps explained
Benefits of sediment traps explained
When it comes to improving water quality on farm, no one size fits all situations, Maitland farmer Craig McIntyre says.