North Otago chicken farm sharpens its focus
Anna Craig knew it was the right time to get cracking and launch a new brand to market the free-range eggs produced on her family’s farm in North Otago.
Crowds up, livestock entries down
Crowds up, livestock entries down
Taieri A&P Society president Dale Harris is set to host the 165th annual show in Mosgiel on Saturday.
Wapiti attract ‘exciting’ prices
Wapiti attract ‘exciting’ prices
Wapiti are riding a mighty high, a Southland breeder says.
Young vet praises bonding scheme
Young vet praises bonding scheme
The voluntary bonding scheme for veterinarians was launched in 2009 to help ease a shortage of veterinarians working with production animals and working dogs in rural New Zealand.
Feral pigs and dry months spur on-farm lamb sales
Feral pigs and dry months spur on-farm lamb sales
Feral pigs eating livestock and drier months ahead spurred decisions to host inaugural on-farm lamb sales on two stations in rural Dunedin.
Extolling the joys of a winter Christmas
Extolling the joys of a winter Christmas
In an occasional series, former Western Southland farmer John Barker shares his experiences shearing sheep and living in the Czech Republic.
Day new director
Day new director
Alliance Group has appointed Chris Day as it new independent director to its board.
A&P show proves a popular day out
A&P show proves a popular day out
Stunning weather and a record number of 80 dairy entries made Winton’s 110th A&P Show one to remember.
A gem in the hills for that special buyer
A gem in the hills for that special buyer
Located at the head of the Pomahaka River in McEwens Bush, approximately 43km from Roxburgh and 160km from Queenstown, this property offers genuine appeal.
A&P show proves a popular day out
A&P show proves a popular day out
Stunning weather and a record number of 80 dairy entries made Winton’s 110th A&P Show one to remember.
'Very concerning' finds in animal welfare probe
'Very concerning' finds in animal welfare probe
An investigation into allegations of mistreatment of sheep connected to shearing practices has identified some "very concerning" instances.
Farm aims to lower nitrogen loss
Farm aims to lower nitrogen loss
Morfield Dairies co-owner Ivan Lines hosted a field day showcasing his work with Dairy NZ to reduce nitrogen losses, while maintaining profit.
Restored wetlands can boost environmental performance
Restored wetlands can boost environmental performance
Wetlands are an effective tool to reduce nitrogen loss — and about 10,000ha of them have been removed from Southland in the past 30 years, DairyNZ senior environment specialist Justin Kitto said.
Beef snacks tipped for export gains
Beef snacks tipped for export gains
Growing a bobby calf for 10 months rather than sending it to the meatworks a few days after it is born can help New Zealand double its exports, address animal welfare concerns and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Peta hopeful of convictions in sheep abuse probe
Peta hopeful of convictions in sheep abuse probe
Animal rights organisation Peta hopes an official investigation into alleged animal abuse on sheep farms will result in criminal convictions.
Summer loving for new apricots
Summer loving for new apricots
A summer romance is blooming on an apricot orchard in Central Otago.
Farmers shaking up milking times
Farmers shaking up milking times
The region’s farmers are mixing up their milking times for cow herds away from the traditional twice a day visit to the milk shed.
Clearance sale marks end of 50-year era
Clearance sale marks end of 50-year era
Wharetoa Genetics owners Garth and Chris Shaw are preparing to retire.
Calls for use of shearing webcams ‘impractical’
Calls for use of shearing webcams ‘impractical’
Calls for mandatory web-cameras in shearing sheds have been labelled as an overreach by farming lobby groups.
Wet spring ‘tough on man, beast, pasture’
Wet spring ‘tough on man, beast, pasture’
The effects of a soggy spring will be felt in the Southland farming community for a few more months, rural community members say.