Arrivals will disrupt farm's winter routine
Arrivals will disrupt farm's winter routine
Calving is about to shake up the winter routine for Canterbury's dairy farmers.
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On-farm recycling to end as firm winds down
On-farm recycling to end as firm winds down
It's been the facilitator, educator and champion of recycling in Mid Canterbury over the past 24 years, but economic conditions are forcing Wastebusters to close its doors for good.
Much more mozzarella
Much more mozzarella
Cutting-edge technology used in Fonterra's new mozzarella line at its Clandeboye plant is the first of its kind in the world, and being kept under wraps.
Commitment to preventing pest spread
Commitment to preventing pest spread
The New Zealand Groundspread Fertilisers Association's new national biosecurity guidelines, preventing the spread of weed and pest diseases, have been welcomed by Federated Farmers' Mid Canterbury...
Dog trial weather fickle
Dog trial weather fickle
The first day of the South Canterbury Tux Yarding Challenge, run in conjunction with the Winchester Tux Handy Dog Challenge, was held at the new venue at Springbank Farm, Pleasant Point.
Rural Support Trust member quits in protest
Rural Support Trust member quits in protest
The Rural Support Trust (RST) Mid Canterbury welfare co-ordinator for Mycoplasma bovis response has resigned.
New appointment at RST
New appointment at RST
Rural life coach Frances Beeston has taken on the role of Rural Support Trust (RST) Mid Canterbury welfare co-ordinator for the Mycoplasma bovis response.
Cattle shipment third of year
Cattle shipment third of year
It has been a quieter year for live cattle exports from New Zealand.
Third time lucky for Judd?
Third time lucky for Judd?
A South Canterbury dairy farmer is hoping it will be third time lucky in his bid to make it to the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.
Joeys prohibited: ECan
Joeys prohibited: ECan
The battle to contain South Canterbury's wallaby population is not being helped by recreational hunters keeping joeys as pets, Environment Canterbury's biosecurity team leader in Timaru, Brent...
Agribusiness new subject for seniors at Waitaki Boys'
Agribusiness new subject for seniors at Waitaki Boys'
Waitaki Boys' High School is preparing senior pupils for careers related to the primary sector.
Temuka to New York, and back
Temuka to New York, and back
Former Temuka lad Lachlan Turley took a leap of faith and ventured stateside for a job in financial markets.
Farmers reminded of environmental duties
Farmers reminded of environmental duties
The importance of farmers lifting their game and being more environmentally conscious was emphasised at Beef + Lamb New Zealand's annual meeting in Timaru last week.
North Canterbury dairy chairman going to Waikato
North Canterbury dairy chairman going to Waikato
Michael Woodward is about embark on a new journey of farm ownership.
Dobbs takes blade title
Dobbs takes blade title
Tony Dobbs showed he is the best blade shearer in the country when he competed at the Mackenzie Highland A&P show in his home town of Fairlie at Easter.
Mohair production 'could easily triple'
Mohair production 'could easily triple'
An Oxford goat breeder is used to juggling goats and students.
Views differ over quad bike safety add-ons
Views differ over quad bike safety add-ons
Disagreements between farming and industry leaders are getting in the way of quad bike safety improvements, farm safety advocate Julie Dee says.
Concentrating on blackcurrants
Concentrating on blackcurrants
Pleasant Point vegetable and berryfruit grower Tony Howey is scaling back.
Award reinforces honey company 'on right track'
Award reinforces honey company 'on right track'
A Timaru honey company does not own any hives but it is the country's best producer of the highly valued manuka honey.
Children's book wins big
Children's book wins big
A children's book by a North Canterbury author has been a winner far beyond its target audience.