Shawn McAvinue

South Otago farmer Russell O’Hara had some beginner's luck on St Patrick’s Day.

A couple of teenage sweethearts are looking forward to retirement on their sheep and beef farm in South Otago.

A Niwa Hotspot Watch advisory this month lists South Island hotspots as the south coast of Otago, much of coastal Southland, and much of Stewart Island.

Growers of plump pumpkins are keeping mum about their progress as competition day looms in South Otago.

Dog triallists flocked to join the fun at a centennial event in West Otago early this month.

The calf sale season starts in the South tomorrow and stock agents are feeling optimistic despite Covid-19 uncertainty.

A judge is scrutinising Holstein Friesian cows in the South this week for a competition designed to find the best of the breed in New Zealand.

An annual dog trial event in the Maniototo is more about catching up with mates than chasing points.

Every man and his dog attended the 98th Patearoa Collie Club dog trials in the Maniototo last week. Reporter Shawn McAvinue asked club members taking a break from sheep and beef farming to be there...

An East Otago dairy farmer is calling for an end to the culling of bobby calves.

All of the nearly 6000 merino sheep on offer at four Central Otago stations were snapped up as demand for the fine-wool breed remains strong, an agent says.

Demand is strong for working dogs, driving up prices, a vendor says.

A Central Otago farm is set to host the National Shearing Circuit finals on Saturday.

About 5500 sheep featured at the Omarama Ewe Fair last week and all of them sold, the auctioneer says.

Central Southland student Lily Brankin is one step closer to realising a dream of working in the red meat sector.

A Dunedin blueberry orchard has a sweet succession plan.

Shawn McAvinue called southern food producers early last week and asked them how the weather last month impacted on their operations.

Southern shearers pushed through the pain to support a good cause.

Some southern farmers are asking their staff to avoid getting a test if they have Covid-19 symptoms.