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Call to control dogs after horrific cow deaths
The agonising death of a cow which spent a night tangled in an electric fence in North Otago is being blamed on "town dogs".
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Dairy
Tight supply lifts milk price forecast
Tight supply lifts milk price forecast
Canterbury-based Synlait has lifted its milk price forecast in line with Fonterra’s mid range of $9 a kilogram of milk solids.Dairy farm sales expected to lift
Dairy farm sales expected to lift
Dairy farm sales are expected to pick up, as ageing and other farmers come to grips with a higher payout and list their Canterbury properties.Former Fonterra boss Theo Spierings dies
Former Fonterra boss Theo Spierings dies
Theo Spierings, the former high-profile and controversial head of NZ dairy co-operative Fonterra, has died.
Red Meat
Pleasing results for cattle vendors
Rising positivity in the agriculture sector is bringing pleasing results for cattle vendors in the South.
‘Majority’ of staff facing redundancy
‘Majority’ of staff facing redundancy
Agencies in Timaru have swung into gear to support the hundreds of workers who have lost their jobs as Alliance Group confirmed the closure of its Smithfield meat processing plant later this year.Trip highlights genetic potential
Trip highlights genetic potential
Beef industries overseas are increasingly recognising the power of genetic tools to future-proof their sectors and address their biggest challenges, Beef + Lamb New Zealand says.Trial investigates feed efficiency
Trial investigates feed efficiency
A North Canterbury farm is using the latest technology to measure beef cattle feed efficiency and methane emissions.
Horticulture
Award recognition ‘overwhelming’
A good leader can identify his weaknesses and build a team around him to bridge those gaps, Central Otago orchardist Kris Robb says.
Report highlights apple, pear industry’s value
Report highlights apple, pear industry’s value
The apple and pear industry in Central Otago injects $60.4million into the region’s economy, new research reveals.Fungus used to fight invasive grass
Fungus used to fight invasive grass
A small rust fungus has begun its battle as a biocontrol agent against invasive Chilean needle grass after the first release of its kind in the world in Marlborough and Canterbury.Gaining control over potato pest
Gaining control over potato pest
A potato pest wiping out more than 5% of the Canterbury crop is being squashed thanks to a grower-led initiative.
People
Sisters proud to carry on family tradition at Mount Brook Jerseys
Sisters Alannah and Julie Skedgwell believe they will be written out of their parents' will if they ever bring home Friesian cattle to their dairy farm in Western Southland.
Sights set on orchard ownership
Sights set on orchard ownership
Central Otago fruit grower Luke St John is chasing his dream of orchard ownership.Father, son sharing the glory
Father, son sharing the glory
A North Otago father and son took home a share of the spoils at a recent shearing competition.Meatworker creating native riverside paradise
Meatworker creating native riverside paradise
Ross Hawthorne hopes to complete his vision of establishing a native forest alongside Ashburton River thanks to a grant from the Ashburton Water Zone Committee.
Rural Events
‘Thank you’ for fuel credit
Southern farmers are helping rural schools get a slice of a rewards programme.
Barking up a storm for a good cause
Barking up a storm for a good cause
Young farmers stepped off farm to test the barks of their four-legged friends in Clinton recently.Tight race for irrigation award
Tight race for irrigation award
Next week more light will be shed on who will be the standout among four top operators in a competition celebrating excellence in sustainable irrigation.Important to get everyone together
Important to get everyone together
After months of rain and tough conditions, farmers have been reminded of the importance of getting away from it all, with a cold beer and great company.
