Family prepares to sever connection with the land
One of the many heritage farming properties in Canterbury will soon be ending its 140-year family connection when it is sold.
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Tourism venture’s insights shared
Tourism venture’s insights shared
Central Otago farmer and tourism operator Jonathan Wallis sees on and off-farm businesses in the high country in a phase of big change as farmers look to increase their sheep and beef incomes.
Sharing the view with riders
Sharing the view with riders
Hyde sheep and beef farmers Stephen and Michelle Holland say adding horse trekking as a new income stream is an added bonus, but it wasn't their main motivating factor.
Fashion for the good of us all
Fashion for the good of us all
Peri Drysdale’s eco-minded fashion business is on a runway heading towards a lighter touch on the planet, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Hamilton man buys Campbell Park Estate
Hamilton man buys Campbell Park Estate
Campbell Park Estate, with its 35-room limestone baronial mansion as the centrepiece, has been sold by liquidators for $3.2 million.
Sibling revelry as pair to graduate together
Sibling revelry as pair to graduate together
Typically, siblings are the bane of each other’s existence.
Former farmer’s story a boost for charities
Former farmer’s story a boost for charities
A retired Lowry Hills farmer has just signed off as an author after a successful book run raising money for charities dear to his heart, writes Tim Cronshaw.
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Law and land combine for dream lifestyle
She's been described as "pretty rural" and that moniker sits just fine with Central Otago lawyer Alice Sanders who juggles her day job with life on the land.
Farmers urged to plan for winter’s worst
Farmers urged to plan for winter’s worst
With the winter grazing season beginning soon, Environment Southland is encouraging farmers to have a plan, make sure the whole farm team knows the plan, and be prepared for when poor weather strikes.
Keen triallist ‘chuffed’ with win
Keen triallist ‘chuffed’ with win
South Otago farmer Henry Smith was ‘‘pretty bloody chuffed’’ when he and his huntaway bitch Trix won the zigzag event recently at the Southland Centre Championships at Mararoa.
Young buyer gets his dream cow
Young buyer gets his dream cow
Southland boy Koby Hunter wants life on his family dairy farm to be less black and white so he paid top dollar for a red cow.
Tariff turmoil doesn't dampen dairy demand
Tariff turmoil doesn't dampen dairy demand
The crucial dairy export sector is showing no signs of being affected by the tariff-induced market turmoil.
Prices put a ‘smile’ on farmers’ faces
Prices put a ‘smile’ on farmers’ faces
Steer and heifer prices have never been higher at the Owaka Calf Sale, award-winning vendors say.
Recognition for stewards of environment
Recognition for stewards of environment
Central Otago high-country sheep and beef farmers Tracy and Andrew Paterson have won the top prize at the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards for their environmental stewardship and community...
Planning turns into performance
Planning turns into performance
Awarua deer farmer Cam Nelson’s strong vision and environmental values won him the supreme award at the Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards last week.
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
The winners of the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards were announced at a function at Wingatui Racecourse near Mosgiel last week.
Clutha farmers produce best heifers
Clutha farmers produce best heifers
Clutha dairy farmers have taken home the spoils from the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand southern districts dairy heifer competition.
Breeder seizes ‘the opportunity’
Breeder seizes ‘the opportunity’
South Otago dairy farmer Megan Morrison is the only southerner in a group of young New Zealanders in a new programme teaching skills on governance and cattle breeding.
Teen celebrates first year of stud
Teen celebrates first year of stud
Teenager Charlotte Hunt is celebrating the first anniversary of her Murray Grey stud in Southland.
New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
A South Otago farmer says a new policy to get New Zealand wool products into government buildings is "a huge leap in the right direction".