Golden Fleece competition cancelled, again Golden Fleece competition cancelled, again The Golden Fleece competition has been cancelled for the third year in a row.
Talk to shed light on new mite threat Talk to shed light on new mite threat Beekeepers are starting to get edgy about another mite that pairs up overseas with varroa to become a twin pest.
Ravensdown chairman appointed Ravensdown chairman appointed Hawke’s Bay sheep and beef farmer Bruce Wills has been elected chairman of Ravensdown.
Musical interlude for farming family Musical interlude for farming family This South Canterbury family has a creative streak that goes well beyond their farm.
The power of the sheep dog on trial The power of the sheep dog on trial The Methven Collie Club ran its 125th anniversary trials last week.
First-timers take away top prize at dairy awards First-timers take away top prize at dairy awards First-time entrants Kevin and Kyla Freeman are the major winners at the West Coast/Top of the South Dairy Industry Awards.
Action urged on grass grubs, slugs Action urged on grass grubs, slugs A grass grub and slug problem could put a dent in crop yields for arable farmers after a wet summer.
Financial literacy key issue Financial literacy key issue South Island farmers are being urged to get a tight grip on the financial internals of their farm businesses.
New scholarship to Lincoln student New scholarship to Lincoln student Lincoln University student Georgia Moody is the first person to receive a new Future Me Scholarship by New Zealand Young Farmers(NZYF).
Pasture growth system taking off Pasture growth system taking off Big financial backers are getting behind new technology designed by a Christchurch engineer to remove the guesswork from measuring pasture growth.
Small mite a big problem Small mite a big problem A Canterbury beekeeper has begun triple-treating some of his 4000 hives to stop varroa mites destroying his bee colonies.
Value of red meat exports continue to impress Value of red meat exports continue to impress Covid-19 headwinds have failed to take the puff out of red meat exports.
Food crisis coming, farm leader warns Food crisis coming, farm leader warns The price of diesel has gone up so much that it cost Valetta grain farmer David Clark $4000 to fill up his combine harvester.
Sharemilker’s streak of success Sharemilker’s streak of success A Mid Canterbury sharemilker with a winning pedigree can add another title to his name after becoming the Canterbury/North Otago Share Farmer of the Year.
Musical interlude for dryland arable operation Musical interlude for dryland arable operation A creative streak goes beyond farming for a South Canterbury family, writes Tim Cronshaw.
North Canterbury schools dominate contest North Canterbury schools dominate contest North Canterbury school children have once again shown that the future of the rural sector is in safe hands.
Win means spot in Young Farmer final Win means spot in Young Farmer final A Dunsandel dairy farm manager has turned a weakness into a strength to win the Tasman FMG Young Farmer of the Year competition on his fourth attempt.
Group proud to show off to judges Group proud to show off to judges North Otago Sustainable Land Management (Noslam) members are on a high, after a day of judging for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards last month.
Fete cancelled due to Covid Fete cancelled due to Covid The eagerly awaited annual Leeston Fete has had to be cancelled this year.