Young Farmer of the Year
Young Farmer of the Year
Photos by Toni McDonald
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A&P shows get funding boost from government
A&P shows get funding boost from government
A boost from central government will give volunteer-led A&P shows the gift they need to keep on going, Southern organisers say.
Prince William ‘just another guy’: inventor
Prince William ‘just another guy’: inventor
Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced by September
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced by September
Fonterra expects to wrap up an emission-slashing conversion of two coal-fired boilers to wood pellets at its South Canterbury milk processing site at Clandeboye by September.
Century Farms ready for new applications
Century Farms ready for new applications
The Century Farm and Station Awards committee is ready to receive applications for next year’s ceremony.
Waikato farmer wins title at national finals
Waikato farmer wins title at national finals
Try and try again proved to be a winning formula for a 26-year-old Waikato-Bay of Plenty sheep and beef farmer who won the 57th Young Farmer of the Year title on Saturday evening in Invercargill.
Cost, fuel-cutting system hits the road
Cost, fuel-cutting system hits the road
A Christchurch innovator’s new electric pumping system for milk tankers is making big fuel savings and cutting vehicle emissions.
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced with wood pellets by September
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced with wood pellets by September
Fonterra expects to wrap up an emission-slashing conversion of two coal-fired boilers to wood pellets at its South Canterbury milk processing site at Clandeboye by September.
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.
Northland farmer admits animal neglect; 14 deer found dead
Northland farmer admits animal neglect; 14 deer found dead
A deer had to be euthanised after it was found with its antlers entangled in a fence and its body caught in thick mud.
NZ no longer in state of 'peak tractor'
NZ no longer in state of 'peak tractor'
New Zealand has fallen from "peak tractor", with bigger machinery, rising on-farm costs and farmers becoming more efficient driving sales down.
Early Care Pays Off in the Paddock
Early Care Pays Off in the Paddock
Calving season is nearly here and if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that having the right gear, advice, and support behind you makes all the difference. That’s where we come...
Big stations, sweeping views: Why a vet chose Southland
Big stations, sweeping views: Why a vet chose Southland
A young vet has no regrets about moving to a rural practice at the bottom of the South Island.
Flock this way
Flock this way
A flock of about 1100 merino wether hoggets cross a bridge on State Highway 8, which spans Lindis River in Central Otago, last week.
Hunters rally for community hall
Hunters rally for community hall
Matariki was not a good weekend to be a wild animal inland from Outram.
Davis joins fellow farmers in scheme to accelerate beef genetic benefits
Davis joins fellow farmers in scheme to accelerate beef genetic benefits
Central Otago farmer Tim Davis is a new commercial farmer in the Informing New Zealand Beef programme.
Voxpop: flying the flag for Friesians
Voxpop: flying the flag for Friesians
Shawn McAvinue asks delegates on a herd visit as part of the Holstein Friesian New Zealand conference in the South last week what the appeal is of the black-and-white breed.
Collie club fundraising under way
Collie club fundraising under way
New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Association North Otago Centre president and Waitaki Collie Dog Club short head and yard marshal Russell Smillie talks to Shawn McAvinue about the club’s fundraising effort.
Candidates for Ravensdown board sought
Candidates for Ravensdown board sought
North Otago farmer Kate Faulks reflects on her path to the Ravensdown board as a call is put out for the upcoming director elections.
Roy honoured for contribution
Roy honoured for contribution
Southland farmer and New Zealand Pork chairman Eric Roy was recognised with the outstanding contribution to primary industries award last week.
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