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NewsSeptember 8

Mycoplasma reassurances

Incidents of contracts being cancelled for stock on South Canterbury and North Otago farms, over fears of Mycoplasma bovis, are disappointing and not justified based on the current pattern of the disease.
Mycoplasma reassurances
Mycoplasma reassurances
Central OtagoSeptember 8

Driver, calves avoid injury in crash

A driver and 48 bobby calves had a lucky escape when a stock truck rolled off the road between Roxburgh and Millers Flat yesterday.
Driver, calves avoid injury in crash
Driver, calves avoid injury in crash
DunedinOctober 10

Very little of work with university based at Invermay: AgResearch

AgResearch says ''very little'' of its work with the University of Otago is based at Invermay.
BusinessJune 11

Agricultural prices to rise in long term

Primary sector export revenue is expected to decline in the year to June 30, 2013, due to falling product prices, but increase beyond then, with gradually rising prices for many products.
Agricultural prices to rise in long term
Agricultural prices to rise in long term
BusinessMay 28

Time ripe for agri-industry plan

With the rapid evolution of the global food system and the opportunities and challenges that creates, now is the time to develop a primary industry strategy.
BusinessJune 8

Call for discussion of GM

New Zealand's agriculture industry could be left behind if the country is not open to discussing the issue of genetically modified technology, industry leaders believe.
BusinessNovember 17

Cellular erosion solution patented

A Dunedin inventor hopes his intelligent recycling can transform farm waste to prevent soil erosion and nutrient runoff.
Cellular erosion solution patented
Cellular erosion solution patented
NewsNovember 14

Top NZ award for Otago deer-health researcher

Widely-respected deer-health researcher, the University of Otago's Prof Frank Griffin, has been awarded the Royal Society of New Zealand's Pickering Medal, the country's top award for achievement in technology.
Top NZ award for Otago deer-health researcher
Top NZ award for Otago deer-health researcher
NewsNovember 8

Scientist says rewards from genetic research are huge

Rewards from science are not always immediate, but when they come they make up for the months of work and effort, John McEwan says.
Scientist says rewards from genetic research are huge
Scientist says rewards from genetic research are huge
NewsOctober 10

Is dairy expansion nearing its peak?

The question of whether New Zealand has reached peak dairy has been occupying the minds of a group of University of Otago academics.
Is dairy expansion nearing its peak?
Is dairy expansion nearing its peak?
NewsSeptember 19

Otago trio chosen for leadership course

Three women from Otago have been chosen for a new course designed to develop rural leadership and governance skills in women.
Otago trio chosen for leadership course
Otago trio chosen for leadership course
BusinessSeptember 3

Central recovering after early pain

Land values may have halved and some businesses have been placed in receivership but the Central Otago wine industry appears to be over the worst.
Central recovering after early pain
Central recovering after early pain
BusinessSeptember 3

Wine industry facing difficult few years

The wine industry has endured a tough few years, but those tough times appear not to be over just yet. Agribusiness editor Neal Wallace reports overproduction of grapes and plummeting asset values will force vineyards and wineries to amalgamate, and some to fail.
Wine industry facing difficult few years
Wine industry facing difficult few years
NewsAugust 29

Pupils' eyes opened to opportunities on farms

Agriculture and its supporting industries were promoted to secondary-school pupils at the recent Haka Bark Up to encourage young people to consider it as a career. Sally Rae reports.
BusinessJune 9

Rain dampens wool sale prospects

The weather gods have conspired against sheep farmers keen to finally enjoy some prosperity from higher wool prices as the exchange rate against the United States dollar falls to its lowest level in 10 months.
Rain dampens wool sale prospects
Rain dampens wool sale prospects
Central OtagoJune 1

Policy on regional irrigation outlined

The Government will consider directly funding regional irrigation schemes, but only after all other commercial solutions have been exhausted, Minister of Agriculture David Carter said in Cromwell yesterday.
Policy on regional irrigation outlined
Policy on regional irrigation outlined
QueenstownMay 27

Open debate desired

Picture this: potato farms, dairy farms and plantations throughout the Queenstown Lakes district.
Open debate desired
Open debate desired
OpinionMay 23

Creating primary sector's edge

Much was made in the Government's pre-Budget announcements of a bolstering of science and research and development spending. Shaun Coffey looks at how agricultural science can help give New Zealand competitive advantage in world markets.
Creating primary sector's edge
Creating primary sector's edge
BusinessMay 7

Fonterra looking to the future in Saudi Arabia

Misunderstood by many in the West, the Middle East is proving a lucrative and growing dairy market for Fonterra. Agribusiness editor Neal Wallace reports that brands such as Anchor, Anlene and Anmum are leading that growth.
Fonterra looking to the future in Saudi Arabia
Fonterra looking to the future in Saudi Arabia
NewsMarch 15

Wool industry appointment

Finance industry leader Murray Horn has been asked by the Government to unite the strong wool sector.
Wool industry appointment
Wool industry appointment
DunedinMarch 11

Overrun with offers of live possums

There is no shortage of possums in built-up areas of Dunedin, judging by the response to a request from AgResearch scientists wanting to capture the animal alive.
Overrun with offers of live possums
Overrun with offers of live possums
OpinionMarch 10

Otago should cash in on clean-burning wood

Shaun Bowler extols the virtues of "wood energy".
NewsFebruary 16

Proactive response to wool report

Agriculture Minister David Carter has warned the wool sector not to drop the ailing industry's latest survival blueprint as he said has happened with previous documents.
NewsFebruary 16

Fighting must stop, report says

The beleaguered strong wool industry has been told to show maturity and stop fighting if it is to arrest continued declining prices.
Fighting must stop, report says
Fighting must stop, report says
DunedinFebruary 5

$3m in carbon credits sold

City Forests has boosted its bottom line after signing a $3 million carbon credit deal.