Wool traceability aim for NZM
Wool traceability aim for NZM
It's heading into the hills, feeling the crisp morning air and seeing the sun rise.
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Crush protection sees high uptake
Crush protection sees high uptake
The Safer Rides initiative, which offered farmers heavily discounted crush protection devices (CPDs) for quadbikes, has made a significant impact in raising awareness
Kaiwera wind farm turbines arrive
Kaiwera wind farm turbines arrive
The next stage of the Kaiwera Downs Wind Farm spun into action last week, as its first 88m high turbine arrived off the boat at Bluff.
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Shift to facility part of $20m expansion
Christchurch hemp processor and manufacturer Rubisco’s shift to an Ashburton facility will pave the way for a $20 million to $30m expansion plan.
Passion for pink, cut flowers
Passion for pink, cut flowers
A passion for all things pink and a talent for flowers is behind an eye-catching roadside stall at Ettrick.
‘Huge response’ for orchard jobs
‘Huge response’ for orchard jobs
Central Otago orchards are fielding thousands of applications for upcoming harvest work, tertiary students being particularly eager for a bite at the cherry.
Scientist transformed genetic technologies
Scientist transformed genetic technologies
Dr Shannon Clarke, principal scientist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, has been awarded the McMeekan Memorial Award by the New Zealand Society of Animal Production.
Meal a showcase for NZ red meat in China
Meal a showcase for NZ red meat in China
The Meat Industry Association of New Zealand (MIA) has launched the first in-market activation of the refreshed Taste Pure Nature country-of-origin brand
Pupil treats class to pizza after wool sale
Pupil treats class to pizza after wool sale
Beau McMaster and his classmates at Clyde School learned how wool was produced as well as its benefits compared with synthetic fibres, his mother Olivia McMaster said.
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October weather broke many records
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October weather broke many records
After a month of highly volatile weather with "violent" winds and rain, few people will be surprised that many long-held records were broken across Otago and Southland during October.
Global fertiliser market in downcycle
Global fertiliser market in downcycle
Global fertiliser markets are entering a new phase of contraction, as rising prices begin to weigh on demand, agribusiness specialist Rabobank says.
Wool traceability aim for NZM: chief executive
Wool traceability aim for NZM: chief executive
It's heading into the hills, feeling the crisp morning air and seeing the sun rise.
Invermay scientist wins McMeekan award
Invermay scientist wins McMeekan award
Dr Shannon Clarke, principal scientist at the Bioeconomy Science Institute, has been awarded the McMeekan Memorial Award by the New Zealand Society of Animal Production.
Prestigious new title as Canterbury A&P Show returns
Prestigious new title as Canterbury A&P Show returns
Thousands are expected at the three-day Canterbury A&P show, which is back to "full strength" after $5m cash injection from Christchurch ratepayers.
'Been a real battle': How farmers are faring after wild weather
'Been a real battle': How farmers are faring after wild weather
Howling gales and snowstorms, it must be spring time in the South.
Photo memories influence farming
Photo memories influence farming
Smart phones showing photographic memories of adverse weather events on farm during past springs was a driver for Strath Taieri sheep and beef farmer Will Gibson to put his rams out later.
Being a farmer ‘cool’
Being a farmer ‘cool’
Southland beef farmer Dougal Stringer wears a hat promoting the family stud declaring "it’s cool to be a farmer".
Lay of the land
Lay of the land
Communities across South Otago and Southland are still counting the cost of the recent severe wind event.
Novelty wearing thin after switch to fulltime farming
Novelty wearing thin after switch to fulltime farming
The timing could not have been better — or worse, depending what way you look at it.
Linemen ‘heroes’
Linemen ‘heroes’
South Otago communities have been digging in following destructive storms on October 23.