Central Rural Life

Mycoplasma bovis has been a case of New Zealand losing its innocence, Mark Woods says.

Strong commodity prices are not enough to make farmers happy, DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle says.

Getting children on to farms is one of the aspirations of a new partnership between Canterbury’s two universities.

Like many agricultural shows, the Courtenay A&P Show is struggling to fill its sheep pens.

North Otago farmers Murray and Gaynor Smith say they feel like they’ve been branded ‘‘unclean’’ as a result of being caught up in the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak.

The hail which cut across Canterbury last month has left damage in its wake likely to have lasting effects for months to come.

Mid Canterbury arable farmer Randal Hanrahan has been elected to the Irrigation New Zealand board of directors.

Two North Canterbury sheep farmers were pleased to enjoy some success at the New Zealand Agricultural Show last week.

As farmers anxiously await the outcome of the Government's Essential Freshwater plan, Ashburton farmer David Clark has outlined the significant losses it could have on his arable farm operation.