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.
Central Rural Life
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.
Rural residents turn up in droves to hear freshwater plans
Rural residents turn up in droves to hear freshwater plans
The rural community turned out in force to a Ministry for the Environment meeting in Ashburton earlier this month to hear discussion on the Governments's Essential Freshwater proposal and to voice...
Proposal concerns raised at meeting
Proposal concerns raised at meeting
There were no shortage of questions, and concerns, raised from the floor of the Ashburton primary sector meeting.
Pupil tests milking moo-sic theory
Pupil tests milking moo-sic theory
Why not bring some ''moo music'' to New Zealand's cowsheds - a bit of Beethoven perhaps, or Brahms?
Chairmanship tough but rewarding
Chairmanship tough but rewarding
Chairing the Waimakariri Zone Committee over the last two years has been one of the toughest challenges Dave Ashby has ever faced.
Farmers look after rare NZ mudfish
Farmers look after rare NZ mudfish
Arable farmer Ian Mackenzie and his wife Diana, opened their Eiffelton property in Mid Canterbury to Foundation for Arable Research's Women In Arable group, to have a close up look at how farming...
Shearing contest to be streamed
Shearing contest to be streamed
For the first time in the competition's history, the 52nd Waimate Shears will be streamed live.
Trade days an opportunity for fencing contractors
Trade days an opportunity for fencing contractors
Fencing contractors from around the South Island are being encouraged to attend and upskill at three trade days next month.
'Do a good job and worry about the speed later'
'Do a good job and worry about the speed later'
Former world fencing champion Shane Bouskill is looking forward to sharing his skills in Canterbury next month.
Family turns boutique cheese maker
Family turns boutique cheese maker
A boutique sheep-milking operation on the edge of Ashburton town is making cheese in the district while the sun still shines.
Pamper event for women
Pamper event for women
A pamper post-calving social event is planned by members of the Dairy Women's Network.
Profits up for new owner of Westland Milk
Profits up for new owner of Westland Milk
Yili Group, owner of Oceania Dairy in South Canterbury and new owner of Westland Milk Products, has released half-year results showing year-on-year increases in operating revenue and profit...
Clubrooms to open
Clubrooms to open
A selection of vintage machinery will be on display at the official opening of the Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club rooms at the Ashburton Showgrounds on October 5.
Water hot topic at ORC meeting
Water hot topic at ORC meeting
More than 60 people packed into an Oamaru meeting on Friday to hear - and question - Otago Regional Council senior staff.