Keoghan named Rural Woman of Influence Keoghan named Rural Woman of Influence Westport's Rebecca Keoghan has added another major award to an impressive resume.
Not enough support for irrigation scheme Not enough support for irrigation scheme The Hunter Downs irrigation scheme will not go ahead.
Bronze medal at world champs Bronze medal at world champs Timaru ploughman Bob Mehrtens is returning from the 65th World Ploughing Championship in Germany with a bronze medal.
Scholarship winner named Scholarship winner named The daughter of Waitaki Valley dairy farmers has been awarded this year's $2000 North Otago Federated Farmers-ANZ rural tertiary scholarship.
Changes as event continues to expand Changes as event continues to expand The Otago Field Days are expanding to fit their new name as their October dates approach.
New weapons in 'bovis' battle New weapons in 'bovis' battle Laws have been changed under urgency in Parliament to bolster the bid to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis.
Otago Field Days site demand 'explosive' Otago Field Days site demand 'explosive' The Otago Field Days are expanding way beyond the area in their name.
Barr stands down after stressful year Barr stands down after stressful year A year of handling fallout from the Mycoplasma bovis outbreak has taken its toll on Waimate woman Sarah Barr.
Oceania 'tracking pretty well' for new season Oceania 'tracking pretty well' for new season The dairy factory in the heart of Mycoplasma bovis territory could avoid major effects from the outbreak this season.
Three more infected properties Three more infected properties A year and 100 official updates later, the central South Island is still in the grip of Mycoplasma bovis.
‘Best science since Rutherford split the atom’ ‘Best science since Rutherford split the atom’ New Zealand scientists are trialling genetically modified ryegrass they believe could revolutionise agriculture.
Husbandry key if 'M. bovis' takes hold: vet Husbandry key if 'M. bovis' takes hold: vet If Mycoplasma bovis becomes established in New Zealand, animal husbandry will become more important, an Oamaru vet says.
Sharemilkers vital, new section chairman says Sharemilkers vital, new section chairman says A new farming leader believes sharemilkers are a vital part of New Zealand's dairy industry.
Finally, a vet office shift after 41 years Finally, a vet office shift after 41 years After 41 years working from the same building, Dougall McLachlan has finally moved.
'Stand up and make it happen' 'Stand up and make it happen' The rural sector must work together to fight Mycoplasma bovis, officials and an affected farmer told a North Otago meeting last week.
New section president has plans New section president has plans Jared Ross reckons he has got big boots to fill.
Rabbit virus effects being seen Rabbit virus effects being seen The new rabbit haemorrhagic disease virus released in Canterbury and Otago seems to be taking effect.
Show’s ‘quite funky little birds’ know colourful trick Show’s ‘quite funky little birds’ know colourful trick In the story about green eggs and ham, the eggs were probably laid by araucana fowl.
Hunter Downs funding plan taking shape Hunter Downs funding plan taking shape Hunter Downs Water should have a funding plan for its South Canterbury irrigation scheme by the end of this month.
Finding passion for a new crop Finding passion for a new crop A renowned North Otago tomato-growing business is changing crops.