Paying back to many others over 150 years
The Morrison family, from Rosedale, in the Waikaka Valley, near Gore, celebrated 150 years on the land at the weekend. They talk to business and rural editor Sally Rae.
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Thousands of farmers to earn cash for climate efforts
Thousands of farmers to earn cash for climate efforts
Fonterra dairy farmers will be able to earn cash for their climate efforts starting on June 1.
Top price for huntaway redemption for injured cowboy
Top price for huntaway redemption for injured cowboy
It was redemption of sorts for Mitchell Gunn when he hobbled into the Lawrence rodeo arena on Friday afternoon.
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
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Emotions run high at stud’s dispersal sale
There were bittersweet feelings as a long-standing South Otago sheep stud held the first of two dispersal sales last week.
High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears
High-quality competition at packed Southern Shears
The Southern Shears is finished for another year after a grand showcase of the best shearing competitors doing what they do best.
Hot weather draws crowds to A&P show
Hot weather draws crowds to A&P show
Ice creams melted and crowds flocked to the pavilion for a respite from the searing heat at the Mt Benger A&P Show in Roxburgh on Saturday.
Bluff-grown seaweed cuts methane emissions from cattle
Bluff-grown seaweed cuts methane emissions from cattle
Red seaweed reduces methane emissions in beef and dairy cattle with no adverse effects, scientists say.
'Huge loss': Tributes flow for top shearing judge
'Huge loss': Tributes flow for top shearing judge
Tributes have flown in for Canterbury shearing stalwart Robert ‘Rabbit’ McLaren who died suddenly at home.
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Woolhandling contestants at a fast clip
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Woolhandling contestants at a fast clip
The Gore A&P Showgrounds are buzzing as the Southern Shears click into gear for another year, as competitors from all around the South Island head into town to battle for national representation.
Deer herd sizes to get boost on Pamu’s southern farms
Deer herd sizes to get boost on Pamu’s southern farms
Pāmu is aiming to increase its deer numbers in the South.
Farm’s afforestation ‘a shame’
Farm’s afforestation ‘a shame’
A series of livestock sales making way for blanket afforestation on a productive hill-country station in Southland is a shame, a local farmer says.
Strong demand for Wiltshire breed
Strong demand for Wiltshire breed
Another week, another bidding war for a shedding ram from Central Southland.
Outram rodeo
Outram rodeo
About 2000 people watched the action at the Outram Rodeo on Waitangi Day.
A&P show offers town taste of country life
A&P show offers town taste of country life
Warm weather and plenty to do meant the Omakau Domain was packed with people as it hosted the 127th Central Otago A&P show on Saturday.
Forum chance to grow enthusiasm
Forum chance to grow enthusiasm
Young Angus cattle enthusiasts have been training in Southland as they prepare to represent their country across the Ditch.
Back to the focus groups
Back to the focus groups
Shawn McAvinue spends five minutes with Beef + Lamb New Zealand Otago extension manager Dean Sinnamon, of Oturehua.
Southland fire restriction
Southland fire restriction
Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland in a restricted fire season.
Passing her passion to the next generation
Passing her passion to the next generation
Southland Holstein stud owner Kate Cummings is passionate about teaching the next generation how to show heifers.
Dog sale to aid cancer research
Dog sale to aid cancer research
It's a cause close to his heart.
‘Crazy’ weekend of picking puts berry on top for harvest
‘Crazy’ weekend of picking puts berry on top for harvest
Bumper crops are expected from New Zealand’s largest blueberry farm in Southland.