Sally Rae

Juggling family, farming, community

Ross and Jo Hay are thrilled their children are growing up in an intergenerational family farming...

Juggling family, farming, community

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the second of the finalists — Herbert...

Positive impact through Tb Free

Nigel Johnston and his fox terrier, Gus, who he says also enjoys being part of the community....

Positive impact through Tb Free

Southland dairy farmer Nigel Johnston faced much uncertainty and sleepless nights when bovine tuberculosis was detected in his dairy herd.

West Otago couple count their blessings

Stefan and Holly Roulston say their different skills complement each other in their West Otago...

West Otago couple count their blessings

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the first of the finalists — Heriot...

West Otago couple count their blessings

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the first of the finalists, Heriot-based...

Seeking ‘work to fulfil people’s needs’

Carol Delaney (left) and Yvonne McClintock are busy at work at Cargill Enterprises. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Seeking ‘work to fulfil people’s needs’

"We're not finding people to fulfil work needs, we’re finding work to fulfil people’s needs."

‘Traumatic’ economic times took away fun from pork business

Havoc Farm Pork’s Dunedin factory closed permanently this week, ending a 20-year association with the city. Business editor Sally Rae talks to co-owner Linda McCallum-Jackson — also known...

Focusing on family, friends, connections

Sandra Campbell with a kowhai tree grown in her South Otago on-farm native nursery. PHOTO:...

Focusing on family, friends, connections

"Farming — it’s us. It’s all around us. It’s our family, it’s our friends."

More to wintering than going through motions

West Otago sharemilker Rick Munro outlines his winter grazing system. PHOTO: SALLY RAE

More to wintering than going through motions

Dairy farmer Rick Munro says doing the right thing with wintering is no tick-box exercise.

Thinking outside the square about grazing

West Otago farm owner Neil Thomson (left) and contract milker Khan Ward discuss their farming...

Thinking outside the square about grazing

Intense winter grazing has been in the spotlight in the South over recent years. Rural editor Sally Rae talks to West Otago dairy farmers who say their wintering systems are...