Freestall barn a game-changer in West Otago
Fairleigh dairy farm owners Ken and Nancy Eade and their son Bruce have been able to better realise the genetic potential of their pedigree herd since installing a freestall barn in West Otago.
Rural life
Brief return south brings rewards
Brief return south brings rewards
Former Southland dairy farmer Owen Copinga recently returned to the province and left with a top position at Holstein Friesian New Zealand.
Southern farmers among award winners
Southern farmers among award winners
Southern dairy farmers featured among the winners at the 2025 Holstein Friesian New Zealand Awards.
Conservation work acknowledged
Award acknowledges conservation work
The work of Dunedin ecologist, botanist, science educator and farmer Kelvin Lloyd has been recognised.
Southern farmers recognised
Southern farmers recognised
Southern farmers were among those recognised at the Federated Farmers annual meeting last month.
Fuel-cutting system hits the road
Fuel-cutting system hits the road
A Christchurch innovator’s new electric pumping system for milk tankers is making big fuel savings and cutting vehicle emissions.
Roaming animals pose hazards on highways
Roaming animals pose hazards on highways
New Zealand Transport Agency Wāka Kotahi is calling for vigilance after a spate of incidents of animals found wandering on southern highways.
Young Farmer of the Year
Young Farmer of the Year
Photos by Toni McDonald
A&P shows get funding boost from government
A&P shows get funding boost from government
A boost from central government will give volunteer-led A&P shows the gift they need to keep on going, Southern organisers say.
Prince William ‘just another guy’: inventor
Prince William ‘just another guy’: inventor
Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced by September
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced by September
Fonterra expects to wrap up an emission-slashing conversion of two coal-fired boilers to wood pellets at its South Canterbury milk processing site at Clandeboye by September.
Century Farms ready for new applications
Century Farms ready for new applications
The Century Farm and Station Awards committee is ready to receive applications for next year’s ceremony.
Waikato farmer wins title at national finals
Waikato farmer wins title at national finals
Try and try again proved to be a winning formula for a 26-year-old Waikato-Bay of Plenty sheep and beef farmer who won the 57th Young Farmer of the Year title on Saturday evening in Invercargill.
Cost, fuel-cutting system hits the road
Cost, fuel-cutting system hits the road
A Christchurch innovator’s new electric pumping system for milk tankers is making big fuel savings and cutting vehicle emissions.
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced with wood pellets by September
Coal-fired boilers to be replaced with wood pellets by September
Fonterra expects to wrap up an emission-slashing conversion of two coal-fired boilers to wood pellets at its South Canterbury milk processing site at Clandeboye by September.
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Prince William like ‘just another guy’: NZ inventor
Orepuki eco-farming inventor Grant Lightfoot has taken his edible bale netting to the world — including British royalty.
Northland farmer admits animal neglect; 14 deer found dead
Northland farmer admits animal neglect; 14 deer found dead
A deer had to be euthanised after it was found with its antlers entangled in a fence and its body caught in thick mud.
NZ no longer in state of 'peak tractor'
NZ no longer in state of 'peak tractor'
New Zealand has fallen from "peak tractor", with bigger machinery, rising on-farm costs and farmers becoming more efficient driving sales down.
Early Care Pays Off in the Paddock
Early Care Pays Off in the Paddock
Calving season is nearly here and if there’s one thing we’ve learned over the years, it’s that having the right gear, advice, and support behind you makes all the difference. That’s where we come...
Big stations, sweeping views: Why a vet chose Southland
Big stations, sweeping views: Why a vet chose Southland
A young vet has no regrets about moving to a rural practice at the bottom of the South Island.