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Irrigation brings a future to North Otago after years of dust and drought

Widespread irrigation in North Otago has transformed the district into a green oasis. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Sally RaeBusiness and Rural Editor

Friday, October 23, 2026

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Rural Life OtherOctober 23

‘Incredible journey’ over past two decades for irrigation company

'An incredible journey', is how Aqus chief executive Andrew Rodwell describes the evolution of the North Otago Irrigation Company scheme.

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‘Incredible journey’ over past two decades for irrigation company

‘Incredible journey’ over past two decades for irrigation company

Rural Life OtherOctober 21

Farmers urged to step up footwear safety

Health and safety action group Safer Farms is urging farmers to make sure everyone working on farm has safe, suitable footwear for the job.

Farmers urged to step up footwear safety

Farmers urged to step up footwear safety

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BusinessOctober 19

Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner

The untimely death of its sole director has seen a Northern Southland agricultural contracting business put into liquidation, owing creditors nearly $10m.

Sally Rae

Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner

Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner

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Rural Life OtherOctober 18

Virtual fencing creating opportunities on hill country sheep and beef properties

When South Otago farmers Lyndon and Jade McNab first looked into virtual fencing on their hill country property, one of the hurdles was the cost.

Sally Rae

Virtual fencing creating opportunities on hill country sheep and beef properties

Virtual fencing creating opportunities on hill country sheep and beef properties