Stocking unaffected by covenants
Native birds and tourists are mustering to visit new developments of an Otago Peninsula farm.
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Otago shearer just ‘keeps going’
Otago shearer just ‘keeps going’
South Otago shearing contractor Sarah Murray will lead a team of tough southern women in an expedition adventure race from tomorrow.
Wind ‘hard on business’
Wind ‘hard on business’
Stronger than normal winds are hampering contractors applying spray and fertiliser in the South.
Team helps community pull through
Team helps community pull through
When the severe wind storm ripped through South Otago and Southland earlier this month, Rural Support Trust deputy chairman Phill Hunt quickly jumped into the centre of the region’s emergency...
Spate of ‘avoidable fires’ in south prompts call for caution
Spate of ‘avoidable fires’ in south prompts call for caution
A spate of hedge fires in Southland sparked a reminder from Fire and Emergency to anyone wanting to burn to think carefully before lighting up debris from last month’s storm.
Outgoing manager ‘proud’ of achievements
Outgoing manager ‘proud’ of achievements
Southern Dairy Hub general manager Andrea Dixon is moving on from the research dairy farm near Invercargill to focus on the next step in her career, family and personal priorities.
Updated history reflects change
Updated history reflects change
It is hard to believe the landscape of Queenstown’s Gibbston valley was dominated 40 years ago, in 1985 — the same year Anne Cook released her history of the area — by five high country...
Tour in support of catchment groups
Tour in support of catchment groups
A national workshop tour to identify the need to sustain strong, socially resilient catchment restoration groups ended in Otago last week.
Wine ‘godfather’ gains New Zealand citizenship
Wine ‘godfather’ gains New Zealand citizenship
You could not say he rushed.
Telford riders mark milestone
Telford riders mark milestone
Telford Polytechnic’s equine programme has marked a major milestone — students competed for the first time in the institution’s history at the Royal New Zealand A&P Show
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
The sun came out for the West Otago A&P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.
Today’s queries become tomorrow’s tools
Today’s queries become tomorrow’s tools
Farming is constantly evolving, with ongoing challenges around emissions, efficiency, and time management.
Sustainability vital for future
Sustainability vital for future
The key to sustaining profitability and competitiveness lies in productivity
Partnership to aid planning
Partnership to aid planning
Two of New Zealand’s key rural data organisations — DairyNZ’s DairyBase and Farm Focus — have formed a new partnership
Running for a cause
Running for a cause
Celebrating finishing Queenstown Marathon earlier this month
Preparation vital for a quick recovery
Preparation vital for a quick recovery
New Zealand’s wild weather is unpredictable, but one thing is certain — there will be more of it.
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Canterbury A&P Association organisers are thrilled with the overall result of this year's show.
Claims top $28m for storm recovery
Claims top $28m for storm recovery
More than $28 million in claims has been lodged with a major rural insurer as Canterbury farmers wait for centre pivot irrigator parts in their recovery from fierce winds lashing the south.
Thrill of the show never leaves
Thrill of the show never leaves
Darfield’s Brent Chamberlain is a life-long fan of Christchurch’s agricultural show, Tim Cronshaw writes.
Show a must for longtime attendees
Show a must for longtime attendees
Loading up the trailer with five South Devon cattle for a 600km road trip is an annual affair for Southland’s Eden family, who have attended Canterbury A&P Shows for the past 24 years.