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Time off after mishap cost farmer
As farm injuries go it was fairly tame but dismounting from a tractor came at a price for Leeston arable farmer David Birkett.
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South Canterbury man takes reins at Federated Farmers
South Canterbury man takes reins at Federated Farmers
South Canterbury farmer Colin Hurst has been voted in as Federated Farmers' new president, replacing Tasman dairy farmer Wayne Langford.
Carr family shapes multi-stranded company for next generations
Carr family shapes multi-stranded company for next generations
The Carr family are future-proofing major agribusiness company Carrfields into a multi-generation business.
Poll Dorset stud comes full circle
Poll Dorset stud comes full circle
A Poll Dorset stud will continue its more than 50 years of breeding history after returning to its roots in Macraes Flat.
Remembering Kirky: Grieving family overwhelmed by community support
Remembering Kirky: Grieving family overwhelmed by community support
Central Otago widow Lizzie Kirk says the community support since her husband's cancer diagnosis and death has been "overwhelming".
Gore stalwart recognised
Gore stalwart recognised
Gore farmer Lindsay Wright took his mental health struggles and turned them into service of the Southland rural community for more than two decades.
Ice in their veins: Stewart elated to win national title
Ice in their veins: Stewart elated to win national title
At the age of 74 Central Otago dog triallist Alan “Snow” Stewart has realised a long-held ambition to win a New Zealand Championship event.
Hunt for antler, buttons comes south
Hunt for antler, buttons comes south
An expedition to buy hard antlers and buttons visited the South last week.
South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize
South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize
A Southland invention of edible bale net wrap is a nominee for a more than $2 million Earthshot Prize.
Scientists crunch data after bund trial ends on West Otago farm
Scientists crunch data after bund trial ends on West Otago farm
A three-year trial monitoring the effectiveness a detainment bund to reduce stormwater contaminants leaving a sheep and beef farm in West Otago and entering Pomahaka River is complete and scientists are now crunching the data.
Family farewell flock and look to future
Family farewell flock and look to future
Farmers Mark and Vicki O'Neill have sold their farm Mount Highlay in Hyde and will leave the property at the end of this month.
Higher efficiency, productivity couple’s goal
Higher efficiency, productivity couple’s goal
The 2026 Ballance Farm Environment Awards supreme winner will be announced at a ceremony in Christchurch on July 2.
Southland family chasing environmental gains on deer, dairy grazing farm
Southland family chasing environmental gains on deer, dairy grazing farm
A Southland family continues to make environmental gains since diving in the deep end to go deer farming.
Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream
Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream
Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.
ES appoints new chief exec
ES appoints new chief exec
Environment Southland has appointed Stephen Hall as its new chief executive.
Sisters set up crutching service
Sisters set up crutching service
They're sisters in arms — and now handpieces.
Showing maintains competitive edge
Showing maintains competitive edge
Southbridge sheep breeder Andrew Christey can vividly remember taking over the family’s Mapua Southdown stud on a day of mixed feelings.
Growing up with farming in her genes
Growing up with farming in her genes
Growing up in a legendary farming family in South Westland gave Lisa Nolan a passion for livestock which has never dimmed.
Return to family farm reaps reward
Return to family farm reaps reward
For the first time, Sean McElrea has his name engraved on the trophy for the West Otago A&P Society ewe hogget competition.
Place-getters seeking expansion
Place-getters seeking expansion
West Otago sheep and beef farmers Julian Kelly and Vicki Eason are ready to take the next step in their farm business.