Concessions from Govt welcomed
Recent government concessions in relation to Clutha’s rural water schemes are a big step in the right direction, operators say.
Rural life
‘Over the top’: new dam safety regulations cause stir
‘Over the top’: new dam safety regulations cause stir
New dam safety regulations that take effect in 2024 have been called "over the top" by a high country farmer who says they are just more of the rules that farmers are being bombarded with.
Foot and mouth task force established
Foot and mouth task force established
The Ministry for Primary Industries says a task force is ready to act if a foot and mouth disease is confirmed here.
Planned rabbit control raises concerns
Planned rabbit control raises concerns
Rabbits are taking over the Lower Manorburn Dam Reserve — but a preferred pest control method is causing concern.
Call for winter grazing plans
Call for winter grazing plans
The Otago Regional Council is encouraging farmers to apply for the intensive winter grazing areas they want to use in the years ahead.
Fencing competition envisaged for teenagers
Fencing competition envisaged for teenagers
A South Canterbury teacher is on a mission to launch a teenage fencing competition.
Free health check initiative for farmers
Free health check initiative for farmers
A third of the farmers who visited the launch of a new health check initiative were referred to see a doctor.
Farmers mostly positive after very wet July
Farmers mostly positive after very wet July
Farmers are remaining mostly positive after many parts of Otago experienced the wettest July on record.
Reducing contaminant losses
Reducing contaminant losses
A focus on contaminant hotspots is proving invaluable in helping a Southland catchment group better understand and manage farming practices and improve water quality.
Wallaby hunters using drone to counter spread of pest in Otago
Wallaby hunters using drone to counter spread of pest in Otago
Cold temperatures are bringing out the wallaby hunters and their high-tech gear in the fight to eradicate the pest.
On-farm distillery recognised
On-farm distillery recognised
There are few tipples more traditional than whisky.
Redefining‘ rural’ can help tackle health disparities: study
Redefining‘ rural’ can help tackle health disparities: study
Rural people have a higher mortality rate than city-dwellers and the health system should redefine what "rural" means to ensure people in those areas have fair access to healthcare, new research suggests.
All lines of defence are crucial
All lines of defence are crucial
If there’s one thing that keeps farmers awake at night more than climate, inflation or pending Government regulations, it’s the spectra of foot-and-mouth disease reaching these shores, writes...
Ravensdown’s profit ‘one of our best ever’
Ravensdown’s profit ‘one of our best ever’
Ravensdown’s $95 million profit is “one of our best ever results”, chairman Bruce Wills says.
Crop farmers bracing for flood costs
Crop farmers bracing for flood costs
Canterbury’s arable growers are steadying themselves for a count-up of damage to autumn-sown plantings after being belted by flooding.
Wet winter causes shearing delays
Wet winter causes shearing delays
Mud, mud and more mud.
Profits grow for fertiliser firms
Profits grow for fertiliser firms
Fertiliser co-operatives Ravensdown and Ballance have delivered increased profits during a phase of high fertiliser prices.
Macfarlane to stand for third term on board
Macfarlane to stand for third term on board
Ashburton agribusinessman and farmer Andy Macfarlane has signalled he will stand for a third term on the Fonterra board.
Environmental stewardship praised
Environmental stewardship praised
A Mid Canterbury farming family has won praise for its environmental stewardship.