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Focus on Farming (Spring '16)

NewsDecember 1

Working with soil in a shifting landscape

Murray Harris is a familiar face in the primary sector in Otago and Southland — after all, he has spent four decades working in it.
Working with soil in a shifting landscape
Working with soil in a shifting landscape
NewsNovember 30

Saffron an extra thread for Millers Flat farmer

It's not all just about sheep and beef at Minzion Station. The 4500ha Millers Flat property is also home to a saffron-growing enterprise and peony plot, combining an interest in both food and growing things for Sarah Macdougall.
NewsNovember 30

Understanding farmers’ needs key

Hilary Lennox moved to New Zealand nearly 10 years ago wanting to continue working in the environmental sector. But to get a job similar to the one she had in the UK was unlikely, as here there is little demand for searching for World War 2 bombs.
Understanding farmers’ needs key
Understanding farmers’ needs key
NewsNovember 30

Job a blend of father figure, mentor and friend

At Lincoln University’s Telford campus, Allan Roxburgh is more than just work experience co-ordinator.
Job a blend of father figure, mentor and friend
Job a blend of father figure, mentor and friend
NewsNovember 29

Free rider has special bond with her horse

For most horse riders, a saddle and bridle are key pieces of equipment. Not for Talia Allison when she does her free riding. But then Miss Allison is not your regular horse riding type of girl.
Free rider has special bond with her horse
Free rider has special bond with her horse
NewsNovember 29

Fallow deer good meat and 'brilliant’ pets

Drive south from Milton and a mob of fallow deer next to the state highway invariably catch the eye.
Fallow deer good meat and 'brilliant’ pets
Fallow deer good meat and 'brilliant’ pets
NewsNovember 28

Sticking at it the secret to success in a sticky business

Reece Adamson should know a thing or two about bees. After all, his family has been beekeeping for five generations, first in South Canterbury and latterly in Central Otago.
Sticking at it the secret to success in a sticky business
Sticking at it the secret to success in a sticky business
NewsNovember 24

Nth Otago catchment project drawing to a conclusion

November marks the completion of the New Zealand Landcare Trust’s Kakanui Community Catchment project in North Otago.
Nth Otago catchment project drawing to a conclusion
Nth Otago catchment project drawing to a conclusion
NewsOctober 30

Work continuation of lifelong passion for beef

Beef cattle have long been a passion for Natalie Howes. Mrs Howes (29), nee Marshall, grew up on a farm at Taramoa in Southland where her family have the Benatrade Angus stud. It was a natural progression for her to become involved in both showing and judging cattle.
Work continuation of lifelong passion for beef
Work continuation of lifelong passion for beef
NewsOctober 20

Sand and milk: Dairy farming in the desert

Dairy farming in the Saudi Arabian desert is a far cryfrom the lush, green pastures of New Zealand. For Clayton Buckley, the past 12 years working for Almarai, the world’s largest vertically integrated dairy company, have been quite an experience.
Sand and milk: Dairy farming in the desert
Sand and milk: Dairy farming in the desert