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Rural PeopleJuly 8

Shaping the future

The Carr family are future-proofing major agri-business company Carrfields into a multi-generation business, Tim Cronshaw reports.
Shaping the future
Shaping the future
Rural PeopleJuly 4

Otago Southland dairy farmer claims Young Farmer crown

Otago Southland Young Farmer Tom Slee was crowned the FMG Young Farmer of the Year in New Plymouth last night.
Otago Southland dairy farmer claims Young Farmer crown
Otago Southland dairy farmer claims Young Farmer crown
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Rural PeopleJuly 1

Southland farmer’s offending ‘deliberate’ — judge

Cows were found standing in ‘‘liquid sludge’’ up to their udders in paddocks owned by a Southland farmer with a record of animal cruelty.
Southland farmer’s offending ‘deliberate’ — judge
Southland farmer’s offending ‘deliberate’ — judge
Rural PeopleJune 28

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.
South Canterbury man takes reins at Federated Farmers
South Canterbury man takes reins at Federated Farmers
Rural PeopleJune 25

Carr family shapes multi-stranded company for next generations

The Carr family are future-proofing major agribusiness company Carrfields into a multi-generation business.
Carr family shapes multi-stranded company for next generations
Carr family shapes multi-stranded company for next generations
Rural PeopleJune 16

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".
Remembering Kirky: Grieving family overwhelmed by community support
Remembering Kirky: Grieving family overwhelmed by community support
Rural PeopleJune 10

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.
Gore stalwart recognised
Gore stalwart recognised
Rural PeopleJune 10

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.
Ice in their veins: Stewart elated to win national title
Ice in their veins: Stewart elated to win national title
Rural PeopleMay 26

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.
Scientists crunch data after bund trial ends on West Otago farm
Scientists crunch data after bund trial ends on West Otago farm
Rural PeopleMay 26

Hunt for antler, buttons comes south

An expedition to buy hard antlers and buttons visited the South last week.
Hunt for antler, buttons comes south
Hunt for antler, buttons comes south
Rural PeopleMay 26

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.
South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize
South-made edible bale wrap up for major prize
Rural PeopleMay 20

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.
Family farewell flock and look to future
Family farewell flock and look to future
Rural PeopleMay 17

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.
Southland family chasing environmental gains on deer, dairy grazing farm
Southland family chasing environmental gains on deer, dairy grazing farm
Rural PeopleMay 17

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.
Higher efficiency, productivity couple’s goal
Higher efficiency, productivity couple’s goal
Rural PeopleMay 12

Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream

Being one of New Zealand’s top rodeo riders, Sky Sanders has had some rough rides.
Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream
Cowgirl wins full ride towards dream
Rural PeopleMay 12

ES appoints new chief exec

Environment Southland has appointed Stephen Hall as its new chief executive.
Rural PeopleMay 12

Sisters set up crutching service

They're sisters in arms — and now handpieces.
Sisters set up crutching service
Sisters set up crutching service
Rural PeopleMay 10

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.
Growing up with farming in her genes
Growing up with farming in her genes
Rural PeopleMay 10

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.
Showing maintains competitive edge
Showing maintains competitive edge
Rural PeopleMay 5

Doing the right thing key: chief exec

A Kiwi executive who went from being a troubled youth to president of Adidas North America is telling farmers to do the right thing, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Doing the right thing key: chief exec
Doing the right thing key: chief exec
Rural PeopleMay 5

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.
Place-getters seeking expansion
Place-getters seeking expansion
Rural PeopleMay 5

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.
Return to family farm reaps reward
Return to family farm reaps reward
Rural PeopleMay 3

Dairying couple calling time after 30 years in the field

Catlins dairy farmers Tim and Katy Button are leaving their farm to make way for sharemilkers.
Dairying couple calling time after 30 years in the field
Dairying couple calling time after 30 years in the field
Rural PeopleApril 28

Doing the right thing key: chief exec

A Kiwi executive who went from being a troubled youth to president of Adidas North America is telling farmers to do the right thing, writes Tim Cronshaw.
Doing the right thing key: chief exec
Doing the right thing key: chief exec
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