Rural Life

Electrification advocate wins green award

Central Otago orchardist Mike Casey receives a leadership award at the recent Sustainable...

Electrification advocate wins green award

He has presented at more than 100 events, welcomed more than 12,000 visitors to his all-electric orchard near Cromwell and made close to 100 media appearances — and that is just this year.

Poolburn farm sale coincides with stud’s 50th

Central Otago farmer Sam Stevens is calling time on his Poll Dorset stud, which dates back 50...

Poolburn farm sale coincides with stud’s 50th

When the gavel comes down on the last ram at the 50th anniversary Cairnlea Poll Dorset ram sale on December 13, it will be a bittersweet moment for Poolburn farmer Sam Stevens.

‘Iron sharpens iron’ for stud

Arkley Farm owner Pete Gardyne and son Aaron, 4, read genetic evaluation data of their Poll...

‘Iron sharpens iron’ for stud

Poll Dorset ram breeder Pete Gardyne continues to grow his stud near Gore.

Poultry exports on hold until bird flu eradicated

Poultry exports on hold until bird flu eradicated

All poultry exports are on hold until New Zealand is free of the highly pathogenic bird flu detected at a North Otago egg farm, the government says.

Bird flu outbreak: 40K chickens to be killed at Otago farm

As many as 40,000 chickens will be killed after an avian influenza outbreak was detected at a Moeraki egg farm, the first such case ever reported in New Zealand.

Healthy lambs need to have healthy ewes

Beef + Lamb workshop facilitator Steve Nichol. PHOTOS: SHAWN MCAVINUE

Healthy lambs need to have healthy ewes

Growing a great lamb requires a continual maintenance of the ewe’s body condition, a southern farm consultant says.

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Cherry pickers already busy

Caylin Geel is working at Jackson Orchards as the cherry season takes off in Cromwell. PHOTO:...

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Cherry pickers already busy

The cherry season is fast approaching with the most anticipated varieties right around the corner for people to pick and enjoy in orchards across Cromwell.

Iron sharpens iron: call for critical mass of Poll Dorset breeders

Arkley Farm owner Peter Gardyne and his son Aaron, 4, look at genetic evaluation data of their...

Iron sharpens iron: call for critical mass of Poll Dorset breeders

Poll Dorset ram breeder Peter Gardyne continues to grow his stud near Gore.

Quality wool traits assist survival

Inspecting Romney rams set for sale are Merrydowns owner Blair Robertson, left, and his son Jack....

Quality wool traits assist survival

Wool plays an integral part in a flock being able to survive horrendous weather, a West Otago ram breeder says.

Tough season for rural contractors

Rural Contractors New Zealand vice-president Daryl Thompson, a Southland contractor. PHOTO: RURAL...

Tough season for rural contractors

The silage and baleage sector in Southland is "a nightmare", Daryl Thompson says.

Healthy lambs need healthy ewes

Ewes and their lambs graze a paddock near Wedderburn. PHOTOS: SHAWN MCAVINUE

Healthy lambs need healthy ewes

Growing a great lamb requires a continual maintenance of the ewe’s body condition, a southern farm consultant says.

Sharing the benefits of forestry

Tāmata Hauhā co-founder and chief executive Blair Jamieson is partnering with Strath Taieri sheep...

Sharing the benefits of forestry

A joint forestry venture is growing to make money from "hard and tough" parts of a Strath Taieri sheep and beef farm.

Rural children get a lesson on health, safety and wellbeing

Duntroon School pupils Krystal Todd, 7, and Angus Todd, 8, learn about truck safety with Fonterra...

Rural children get a lesson on health, safety and wellbeing

Duntroon hosted a Think Safe Brain Farming Day for pupils from Duntroon and Waitaki Valley schools last Wednesday.

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No new member for regional council

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No new member for regional council

The Otago Regional Council will not replace Cr Bryan Scott, who resigned to protest government intervention.

Government getting ready to reinstate live exports

Livestock carrier Gulf Livestock 1 capsized in 2020.

Government getting ready to reinstate live exports

The government is reinstating the trade of livestock exports by sea.

Sharefarming risks highlighted in workshop

I’m writing this off the back of a series of successful events Federated Farmers has hosted around the country for sharefarmers and sharefarm owners.

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Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest

Endurance runners and horse riders set off last week to reconnoitre the 40km Only Fools and...

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Humans, equines to clash in endurance contest

A galloping racehorse can top 70kmh, yet the fastest man in history, Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt, could reach speeds of only about 44kmh.

Brazilians learn New Zealand ways

Brazilians learn New Zealand ways

A tour of New Zealand by 32 Brazilian farmers on an agri leadership programme stopped at Forest Lodge Orchard in Mount Pisa on Wednesday last week.

West Otago A&P Show

Owen Bradley, 8, of Waikaia, and South Devon heifer calf Java Nixon. PHOTOS: SHAWN MCAVINUE

West Otago A&P Show

People flocked to the 111th West Otago A&P Show in Tapanui on Saturday. Shawn McAvinue photographed some of the action.

Celebrating memories, and lifetimes on the farm

The Gibson family have farmed merino sheep at Malvern Downs in Central Otago since 1924. PHOTOS:...

Celebrating memories, and lifetimes on the farm

The Gibson family, of Malvern Downs, marked 100 years on the Tarras property with a celebration at the weekend.

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