ECan deputy chairman eyes top job
If re-elected to Environment Canterbury, present deputy chairman Peter Scott says he will have his eyes on the top job.
Central Rural Life
Farmers must tell story
Farmers must tell story
Putting strong factual information before government and other officials in Wellington is crucial in dealing with the enormous challenges facing the farming sector, South Canterbury farmer Nicky Hyslop believes.
Waimate's Le Fleming only southern farmer standing for Dairy board
Waimate's Le Fleming only southern farmer standing for Dairy board
Only one southern farmer is standing for the DairyNZ board of directors.
Exporters sweet on 'manuka honey' plan
Exporters sweet on 'manuka honey' plan
Manuka honey exporters have welcomed the Government's plan to help secure the term ''manuka honey'' for New Zealand, ensuring the multimillion-dollar industry is protected.
Migrant worker changes welcome
Migrant worker changes welcome
Local business and migrant leaders have welcomed last month's announcement of policy changes for work visas for migrant workers.
Visa changes 'very positive news'
Visa changes 'very positive news'
Federated Farmers has welcomed changes to migrant worker rules.
Keratin vital part of couple's skincare brand
Keratin vital part of couple's skincare brand
It all started with some woolly thinking.
Getting the right forestry message across
Getting the right forestry message across
It took a few meanders past the tent of forestry management company PF Olsen last week at the Otago Field Days before there was a window of time to chat to the team.
Minister backs conditional livestock export prohibition
Minister backs conditional livestock export prohibition
A conditional prohibition on livestock exports is ''potentially'' the best option to protect exported animals and New Zealand's reputation, Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor says.
Plantings transform irrigation lake
Plantings transform irrigation lake
A North Canterbury irrigation lake has been transformed into an attractive recreational facility, with riparian planting increasing biodiversity and providing a habitat for native birds.
Irrigation achievement celebrated
Irrigation achievement celebrated
The prosperity of the Mid Canterbury district stems from the 67km-long Rangitata diversion race (RDR), which started from humble beginnings with workers using picks, shovels and wooden wheelbarrows...
RWNZ peers 'caring community'
RWNZ peers 'caring community'
''They're a pretty caring community,'' says Margaret Kelk, of her peers at Winchmore Rural Women New Zealand.
Women's Institute bowlers compete
Women's Institute bowlers compete
The Canterbury Federation of Women's Institutes (WI) let their competitive spirit shine during the annual regional interprovincial indoor bowls play-offs recently in Ashburton.
Opportunity for shearers keen to learn
Opportunity for shearers keen to learn
Shearers are unlikely to make enough money to buy a farm these days, but money and travel are still two perks of the job.
ECan deputy chairman role eyed; candidates outline stances
ECan deputy chairman role eyed; candidates outline stances
If re-elected to Environment Canterbury, present deputy chairman Peter Scott says he will have his eyes on the top job.
President continuing family tradition
President continuing family tradition
Malcolm Wyllie is the fourth Wyllie to serve as president of the Rangiora Show.
Organisers happy with numbers
Organisers happy with numbers
Organisers are happy with the ''steady'' number of people who attended the Otago Field Days near the Palmerston Sale Yard last week.
Water level sensor a 'game changer'
Water level sensor a 'game changer'
Tussock Innovation - just the name makes you want to sit up and take a closer look.
Banker keeps in touch with agriculture
Banker keeps in touch with agriculture
Timaru-based rural banker Sam Tipping is off to the Royal Perth Show this month as part of the Royal Agricultural Society Youth New Zealand team. He speaks to Central Rural Life about his work and...
Woolsheds in Canterbury to be inspected
Woolsheds in Canterbury to be inspected
Canterbury's woolsheds are going to come in for some assessment in coming months.