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Rural Life OtherAugust 30

‘The wood industry really did save my life’ — from drugs and booze to businessman

"There’s a good chance I could have been in jail or six feet under but the wood industry really did save my life.” Southland sawmill owner Rodney Lonneker was an inspiring speaker at last week’s New Zealand Institute of Forestry conference in Dunedin.
Sally Rae
‘The wood industry really did save my life’ — from drugs and booze to businessman
‘The wood industry really did save my life’ — from drugs and booze to businessman
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Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago

A pipe dream is now a reality in South Otago.
Shawn McAvinue
Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago
Flood protection controls river flow and reduces water on farms in South Otago
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Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Rising pest pressure impacting Southern farm incomes

Farmers in Otago and Southland are reducing stocking rates as pest pressure impacts farm income, a survey shows.
Shawn McAvinue
Rising pest pressure impacting Southern farm incomes
Rising pest pressure impacting Southern farm incomes
Rural Life OtherAugust 26

Government to change freshwater farm plan system

The government is making changes to freshwater farm plans.
Government to change freshwater farm plan system
Government to change freshwater farm plan system
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Rural Life OtherAugust 23

Continuing the family transport business a focus for young award winner

Two-generations of the Scully family were recently recognised at the Groundspread NZ annual awards gala.
Sally Rae
Continuing the family transport business a focus for young award winner
Continuing the family transport business a focus for young award winner
Rural Life OtherAugust 14

Strong interest in pest management options in Otago

Otago residents want stronger action on rabbits, feral cats, deer and invasive weeds, according to feedback gathered during Otago Regional Council's review of the Regional Pest Management Plan.
Strong interest in pest management options in Otago
Strong interest in pest management options in Otago
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Rural Life OtherAugust 14

IKEA expands forestry footprint after buying block in Central Southland

Dutch companies linked to global home furnishing franchise IKEA have bought a forestry block in Central Southland.
Shawn McAvinue
IKEA expands forestry footprint after buying block in Central Southland
IKEA expands forestry footprint after buying block in Central Southland
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Rural Life OtherAugust 13

Fleeced: police investigating the theft of bales of strong wool in South

Strong wool is back in the sights of thieves, as police investigate the fleecing of bales in the South.
Shawn McAvinue
Fleeced: police investigating the theft of bales of strong wool in South
Fleeced: police investigating the theft of bales of strong wool in South
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Rural Life OtherAugust 12

Feedback sought on equine identification improvement options

The Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) has been seeking feedback on four options to improve equine identification and traceability.
Sally Rae
Feedback sought on equine identification improvement options
Feedback sought on equine identification improvement options
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