Life in 1920s world apart
Life was very different when Keith Rowe was growing up in the Cust area, between Oxford and Rangiora, in the 1920s.
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Mixed results with calving patterns
Mixed results with calving patterns
Changes to the Lincoln University Dairy Farm's calving patterns have produced a mixed result.
Environmental positives found
Environmental positives found
A favourable environmental result is one of the positives from a challenging season at the Lincoln University dairy farm.
Sticking with grass after trial with beet
Sticking with grass after trial with beet
The Lincoln University Dairy Farm is sticking with grass this winter, as it looks to prepare its cows for next season's calving.
Technology expo shows pathways
Technology expo shows pathways
Barkers engineer Darcy Gibbs was once a youngster who had no idea what he wanted to do when he left school.
National Lamb Day promotion filmed
National Lamb Day promotion filmed
National Lamb Day is coming up on May 24.
Arable boss to address biosecurity, value chain
Arable boss to address biosecurity, value chain
The new boss of the Foundation for Arable Research is calling for a renewed focus of biosecurity and the value chain within the arable industry.
Tug of war team seeks competition
Tug of war team seeks competition
Who can beat Cam Booker's tug of war team?
Day attracts alpaca fans
Day attracts alpaca fans
South Canterbury residents flocked to Otaio Bridge Alpacas last weekend for the annual Alpaca Open Day. The alpaca farm, south of Timaru, opened its gates to the public as part of the annual...
BLNZ releases new brand for overseas
BLNZ releases new brand for overseas
Beef + Lamb New Zealand has released its new brand and blueprint to boost the value of Kiwi meats overseas.
Better use of water information urged
Better use of water information urged
A report has found regional councils should improve the data they collect from water meters to better educate irrigators on how to use water more efficiently. Sally Brooker reports.
Canterbury dairy cattle numbers buck trend
Canterbury dairy cattle numbers buck trend
The number of dairy cattle in Canterbury continues to rise, against a national trend of stable figures, Stats NZ said last week.
Latest update shows more 'M bovis' cases
Latest update shows more 'M bovis' cases
Oamaru, Cheviot, and Invercargill are the latest locations where Mycoplasma bovis has been confirmed.
Rural buildings finalists in biennial heritage awards
Rural buildings finalists in biennial heritage awards
Restored rural Canterbury buildings are among the finalists for the two-yearly Canterbury Heritage Awards, which will be announced on June 15.
Good growing, but disease a blow
Good growing, but disease a blow
The weather was kind to North Otago farmers in the past year, but Mycoplasma bovis was a harsh blow.
Rain hampering grower's efforts
Rain hampering grower's efforts
This season has been a tough one for growing fruit and vegetables.
New Far head has extensive credentials
New Far head has extensive credentials
The new head of the Foundation for Arable Research (Far) has an open, honest style, a sense of humour - and a warm Scottish lilt.
Biosecurity prevention better than cure
Biosecurity prevention better than cure
The Foundation for Arable Research (Far) is reminding arable farmers to get on board with biosecurity - and says it is their livelihood at stake.
Interest high in funding plan for irrigation scheme
Interest high in funding plan for irrigation scheme
Interest is strong in a new funding structure that would keep the Hunter Downs irrigation scheme in farmer ownership.
Hinds young farmer in Maori award finals
Hinds young farmer in Maori award finals
Hinds Young Farmers Club chairwoman Cheyenne Wilson is a finalist in the Ahuwhenua Young Maori Farmer Award for Dairy.