The days of on-farm sales over for Tikana
The days of on-farm sales over for Tikana
Tikana Wapiti stud co-owner Dave Lawrence has sold his hinds and put an end to his annual on-farm bull and cow sale in Central Southland.
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Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet
Wool prices climb strongly, but with a bullet
Strong wool prices are rising sharply to nearly a 10-year high as overseas buyers scramble to secure orders in a global shortage.
Big crowd expected for A&P show
Big crowd expected for A&P show
Another bumper crowd is expected at the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel next week.
WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals
WorkSafe advice — call tree-cutting professionals
As farmers continue to clean up fallen trees after the October 23 storm, stories are emerging of serious injuries suffered by inexperienced workers, WorkSafe says.
Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager
Heat pump system will cut 60% of emissions: manager
Alliance Group has commissioned a new heat pump system at its Mataura processing plant, marking a significant step in the site’s transition away from coal-fired energy.
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearing world-record attempts on strongwool lambs will take place at two Otago woolsheds this month.
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
A two-tooth ewe, bred by Whitestone Genetics, was named supreme champion sheep at the Tokomairiro A&P Show last month.
Election for farmer director
Election for farmer director
Beef + Lamb New Zealand is holding an election for a farmer director role in the Southern South Island district.
Halter eyes global expansion
Halter eyes global expansion
Smart virtual fencing company Halter is eyeing up South America and Europe as the next big markets for its cow collar technology.
Feed intake software in progress
Feed intake software in progress
Expect virtual fencing firm Halter to roll out software changes to its cow collars soon telling farmers how much grass each cow eats in their herds.
Drawn to auctioneering young
Drawn to auctioneering young
Even as preschooler, John Duffy’s destiny looked clear.
A&P show ‘one of our best’
A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer
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Call for new approach to controlling wild deer
Control of wild deer is fragmented and complex and a new approach is needed to hold back an animal which now covers nearly half the country, a new report says.
Biosecurity op under way after fruit fly found in Auckland
Biosecurity op under way after fruit fly found in Auckland
A biosecurity operation is under way in Auckland after the find of a Queensland fruit fly.
Call for cameras in shearing sheds
Animal rights advocates call for cameras in shearing sheds
Animal rights advocates are calling for cameras in shearing sheds, saying "welfare training" for shearers is not enough to stop sheep being mistreated.
Barrelling onwards to first
Barrelling onwards to first
Felicity Montgomery rounds the final barrel on her way to winning the Junior Barrel Racing at the Omarama Rodeo yesterday.
Govt and shearing industry announce $75k animal welfare scheme
Govt and shearing industry announce $75k animal welfare scheme
The government and the shearing industry have announced a $75,000 programme to improve animal welfare in the industry.
Canterbury council 'put on notice' over discharges
Canterbury council 'put on notice' over discharges
A court has ruled Canterbury's regional council erred when it allowed farms to discharge nitrates and other pollution without consents, but stopped short of ordering it to change the rule.
Consent process leaves family anxious
Consent process leaves family anxious
An Omarama farming family fears it could lose hundreds of hectares of land, critical to its farming operation, while the consenting for river protection work is processed.