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Last month, South Otago sheep and beef farmer Geoff Blackmore crashed his quad bike, breaking his pelvis.
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Call for another KiwiSaver exemption
Call for another KiwiSaver exemption
The government needs to remove more barriers preventing farmers from using their KiwiSaver funds, a Dunedin sharemilker says.
Club in fine shape ahead of big event
Club in fine shape ahead of big event
A facelift of Heriot Collie Club facilities ahead of hosting the South Island sheep dog trial championships in 2028 is tracking well, president Scott Walker says.
Rural women’s group marking 100 yrs
Rural women’s group marking 100 yrs
A centenary of work to ensure the voices of rural women are heard will be celebrated in Waikouaiti next week.
‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead
‘We’re stuffed’ if mine doesn’t go ahead
"A country of knockers."
Hub contest entries open
Hub contest entries open
Entries are open for a share of $100,000 on offer to upgrade rural community halls, schools, clubrooms and marae.
Trees felled after fire risk review
Trees felled after fire risk review
Gum trees that probably sparked a destructive wildfire near Dunedin about 10 years ago have recently been felled.
Beef output rise tipped
Beef output rise tipped
New Zealand’s beef supply is expected to lift modestly this year, supported by strong pricing signals and improved confidence across finishing systems, Rabobank predicts.
Otago tops grazing property sales
Otago tops grazing property sales
Otago topped grazing property sales in New Zealand, shows a report released last week.
Elers retains her Golden Shears woolhandling title
Elers retains her Golden Shears woolhandling title
Mataura woolhandler Lucy Elers is among the winners of the 64th Golden Shears competition.
Bad weather no obstacle for riders
Bad weather no obstacle for riders
Despite a continuing bum steer from the weather gods, rodeo enthusiasts galloped on in Lawrence at the start of the month.
Angus ‘hanging on to life with both hands’
Angus ‘hanging on to life with both hands’
Cameron and Bronnie Grant, and their children Addison, Zoe and Angus, were a typical Southland farming family when their world began unravelling at breakneck speed in...
From NZ pasture to African veldt?
From NZ pasture to African veldt?
Tim Cronshaw asks what’s next for the Meat Industry Association’s exiting chief executive.
156th show ‘up there’ for attendance
156th show ‘up there’ for attendance
Swirling crowds at Donovan Park at the weekend indicated another successful Southland A&P Show, organisers say.
‘Same but different’ day out
‘Same but different’ day out
After a tumultuous year of extreme weather and increased costs of living, we hope current farming conditions and livestock values are cause for some stability and quiet celebration.
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is "world class".
Winter-grazing workshops on
Winter-grazing workshops on
The Otago Regional Council is holding its annual series of intensive winter-grazing workshops for farmers.
Place to relax, socialise and enjoy music
Place to relax, socialise and enjoy music
As the Wānaka A&P Show continues to evolve, so too does the way it brings people together.
Farmer fined $35k for failing to register cattle
Farmer fined $35k for failing to register cattle
A Kaikōura dairy farmer has been fined $35,000 for failing to register hundreds of cattle or track their movements on and off his farms.
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From pasture to veldt?
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From pasture to veldt?
Tim Cronshaw asks what’s next for the Meat Industry Association’s exiting chief executive.