Southern Rural Life

Anieka and Nick Templer like a bit of variety in their dairy herd, adding panda-eyed, triple-cross Montbeliarde, Normande, Fleckvieh and Aussie Reds to their mix.

The Government is re-opening and re-setting the visa programme for parents of migrant workers wanting to come to New Zealand.

The second crop of lambs on the ground from Scottish genetics are looking good, Texel stud breeder and farmer Brent Busby says.

One of New Zealand's longest-serving champions for New Zealand wool, John Dawson, has been awarded the prestigious International Wool Trade Co-operation Award.

Environment Southland is giving pupils an up-close and personal opportunity to experience the spectacular surroundings of Northern Southland.

Careful planning in spring is an important part of successful wintering and it starts with choosing the right paddocks to grow winter crops in, DairyNZ South Island head Tony Finch says.

Tarras farm manager Will Stuart will be closely examining, evaluating and eyeing up merino sheep next week, when he represents New Zealand in the merino sheep judging competition at the Perth Royal...

Maternal black Simmental bulls are a new option for commercial beef farmers in New Zealand and cater to a different market, says stud breeder Garry McCorkindale.

Rural men, including the ''six-foot tall and bullet-proof variety'', are invited to a men's health night at the Lawrence Golf Club on Friday, September 27, from 7.30pm.