Tough calls made at Ravensdown
Fertiliser co-operative Ravensdown says making tough calls like restricting its manufacturing operations to Christchurch and Napier has put the business in a better position as farmers spend less.
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Blackout during rodeo ‘no worries’ for young cowboy on winning streak
An Oamaru cowboy is one of the few 9-year-olds who could tell you what you see while lying under a bucking steer.
ACC scholar studying dairy farmers’ pressures
ACC scholar studying dairy farmers’ pressures
New Zealand dairy farmers are facing a mental health crisis, with high rates of burnout, stress and substance use, yet they often avoid seeking help.
Bids flying high for shedding ram
Bids flying high for shedding ram
A ‘‘classy’’ shedding ram sparked a nearly $25,000 bidding war in Gore. Enfield Genetics and Willowglen Farms held their 4th annual Southern Shedding Sheep Sale at Gore A&P Showgrounds last week.
Southern legend remembered
Southern legend remembered
Southerner Denis Nyhon will be remembered as a man of the land, air and sea. Shawn McAvinue reports.
Farm has come a long way in a short time, but still work to do
Farm has come a long way in a short time, but still work to do
"We don’t just cultivate crops, we cultivate dreams."
New PGG Wrightson trainee keen to tackle all opportunities
New PGG Wrightson trainee keen to tackle all opportunities
Meet PGG Wrightson trainee livestock representative Michael Beattie, of Dunedin.
Obituary: an old-school high-country life
Obituary: an old-school high-country life
Colin Drummond’s final resting place is on a small knoll overlooking Erewhon Station.
Hunters advised to get in shape for season
Hunters advised to get in shape for season
Getting fit for the deerhunting season could reduce severe injuries that last long after the Roar is over, and save accident compensation costs, the NZ Mountain Safety Council says.
Dog sale to aid cancer research
Dog sale to aid cancer research
It's a cause close to his heart.
New apple variety to be planted in Canterbury
Joli good: New apple variety to be planted in Canterbury
New Zealand fruit and vegetable giant T&G has set in motion the first commercial planting of Joli branded apples in Canterbury backed by superannuation funds.
Transparency critical part of Bowalley operation
Transparency critical part of Bowalley operation
The Craig family continues to invest in their egg enterprise in North Otago.
Sale going ahead after prices improve
Sale going ahead after prices improve
The delay of a sheep dispersal sale in North Otago is nearly over as prices improve for lambs and ewes in the South.
Taieri A&P Show
Taieri A&P Show
Thousands of people flocked to the Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel last week.
Beef cow judged best back-to-back
Beef cow judged best back-to-back
A range of spectacular southern livestock was on show at the Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel last week.
Events replacing discussion groups
Events replacing discussion groups
Shawn McAvinue asks southern dairy farmers: Will you miss discussion groups?
Two southern stags each fetch $75,000
Two southern stags each fetch $75,000
A couple of southern stags sold for $75,000 each at on-farm auctions and could have fetched more, an agent says.
Call to review vet incentive scheme
Call to review vet incentive scheme
A North Otago veterinarian is calling for the government to review an incentive scheme to include international vet graduates.
Perendale ram sells for $19,000
Perendale ram sells for $19,000
A Perendale ram topped last week’s Gore ram fair, selling for $19,000.
Trainee rep tackling all opportunities
Trainee rep tackling all opportunities
Meet PGG Wrightson trainee livestock representative Michael Beattie, of Dunedin.