Stud breeder still believes in sheep
Stud breeder still believes in sheep
As the sheep have gone to the hills, Te Rae Genetics has diversified its operation to move with the times.
Nicole Sharp
Safety record of farmers improving
Safety record of farmers improving
Southern farmers are continuing to make health and safety a key focus of their farming practices, with only one recorded fatality in the agriculture sector in Otago/Southland last year.
Glory again for Dunedin wool handler
Glory again for Dunedin wool handler
"This one’s for Joanne Kumeroa," an emotional Joel Henare said winning the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships woolhandling title in Invercargill on Saturday night.
Prime show of sheer skills
Prime show of sheer skills
Prime Minister Bill English proved he was up for the challenge at the weekend.
Emotional shearing win
Emotional shearing win
''This one's for Joanne Kumeroa,'' an emotional Joel Henare said winning the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships woolhandling title in Invercargill on Saturday night.
PM a cut above world champ
English a cut above world champ shearer
Prime Minister Bill English accepted Sir David Fagan's challenge, and gave him one better, beating the five time world champion at shearing a sheep at the World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships today.
Rural thefts reminder of need for vigilance
Rural thefts reminder of need for vigilance
Following a spate of rural burglaries in Southland, it is a timely reminder to remain vigilant of what is happening on your property, FMG risk services manager Paul Ralph says.
A&P show youth involvement spur
A&P show youth involvement spur
A desire to have more youth involved in A&P shows led Lana Medder to apply for the John Robins Youth Ambassador Award.
Dairying still in need of skilled labour
Dairying still in need of skilled labour
Southland’s dairy industry continues to be plagued by a lack of skilled workers.
Kelso cows the cream of the crop
Kelso cows the cream of the crop
It was a clean sweep for Kelso farmers Ken and Bruce Eade, winning champion and reserve champion in the South Island Ayrshire Championships on Saturday.
Pressured farmers urged to talk and seek help
Pressured farmers urged to talk and seek help
''I'm not here because I am successful, I am here because I failed.''
Aim to create an 'amazing' support group
Aim to create an 'amazing' support group
Dairy Women's Network (DWN) South Otago convener Lynne Johnston has taken on her new role of convener with hopes of increasing her knowledge about the industry.
Orchard in family for 100 years
Orchard in family for 100 years
Cromwell orchardists the Webb family have marked a milestone by celebrating 100 years in the fruit industry this month.
Vaccine failure still a mystery
Vaccine failure still a mystery
Vaccine supplier MSD Animal Health still does not know why its ''Scabine'' vaccine for scabby mouth in lambs has failed to ''take'' on farms throughout Southland and Otago.
Korea FTA `falls short', deer sector say
Korea FTA `falls short', deer sector say
Deer and cherry farmers have had different reactions to a free trade agreement with South Korea signed last month.
Clover root weevil fight co-operative
Clover root weevil fight co-operative
Clover is still disappearing from Otago and Southland paddocks as the clover root weevil continues to spread throughout the South Island.
New convener for DWN
New convener for DWN
Emily Woolsey has been dairy farming for the past 10 years with her husband, Daniel, and she is now swapping her gumboots for pen and paper, taking on the role of Dairy Women's Network (DWN) Gore regional group convener.
Kailey Dairies reap big rewards at A&P show
Kailey Dairies reap big rewards at A&P show
Twelve years ago at the South Otago A&P Show, Katrina and Rob Kelly, of Kailey Dairies in Oamaru, stood last in almost every section of the South Island Holstein-Friesian championships.
Perfect spot for pinot noir
Perfect spot for pinot noir
For Bald Hills Vineyard owners Blair and Estelle Hunt, it all began with their love of wine.
Ever bigger horticultureneeds more cool storage
Ever bigger horticultureneeds more cool storage
Cool Storage is an important part of the horticulture sector, and as the industry grows, the need for it increases, Horticulture New Zealand chief executive Peter Silcock says.