Lay of the land
Southland town Riversdale has been selected to host the 2029 World Ploughing Championship.
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Big event on the calendar for small rural town
Big event on the calendar for small rural town
Riversdale will host the 2029 World Ploughing Championship.
Sixth generation now on the land
Sixth generation now on the land
Six generations of a Clutha sheep farming family will get recognition for farming the same land for more than 150 years this weekend.
Livestock figures on the decline
Livestock figures on the decline
Livestock numbers continue to fall, including a 21% drop in sheep numbers over the past decade, Statistics NZ data shows.
Increased supply at equipment sale
Increased supply at equipment sale
A massive lineup of agricultural machinery and equipment was auctioned at the Glen Islay machinery clearing sale at Wairuna near Clinton over two days last week.
Sale includes two black Simmentals
Sale includes two black Simmentals
The bull sale season is under way in the South and one vendor believes it is worth beef farmers betting on a black sire other than Angus.
Boiler step toward lower emissions
Boiler step toward lower emissions
Fonterra staff unveiled the first of its fossil fuel-free boilers last Wednesday and announced the co-op will invest $70 million in two more at its Edendale site.
Regulation loopholes exploitable: farmer
Regulation loopholes exploitable: farmer
While the government says farm-to-forestry conversions will not get away with continuing to plant despite restrictions, a southern farming leader says the horse may have already bolted.
‘A nightmare every damn day': farmer
‘A nightmare every damn day': farmer
Invercargill poultry farmer Nigel Hewitson is living a "nightmare every damn day".
Valley lives up to its name
Valley lives up to its name
The series "Outstanding Outhouses" features images of striking structures in the rural South including this shearing shed on a farm in Green Valley.
Agriculture classes a hit at school
Agriculture classes a hit at school
Thursday is Elise Mathias’ favourite day of the week.
Anzco profit down at $8.4m for year to Dec
Anzco profit down at $8.4m for year to Dec
Meat processor and exporter Anzco Foods has weathered another challenging season, posting a lower profit of $8.4 million after tax.
Preparation and checks essential for Moving Day
Preparation and checks essential for Moving Day
Good planning and communication are crucial to ensure a successful Moving Day.
Stopping rural crime a community effort
Stopping rural crime a community effort
Crime prevention in rural areas is most effective when it involves a partnership between rural communities, police, local authorities and local organisations, New Zealand Police says on its website.
Bremworth in U-turn on synthetics
Bremworth in U-turn on synthetics
New Zealand carpet manufacturer Bremworth has done a U-turn a few weeks after the departure of former CEO Greg Smith to announce it will go back to making synthetic carpets.
‘Herd of special interest’ status possible
‘Herd of special interest’ status possible
Wapiti deer, an introduced breed, may become a "herd of special interest" (HOSI) in Fiordland National Park
More farm visits before winter grazing season: MPI
More farm visits before winter grazing season: MPI
MPI will step up proactive farm visits and provide practical advice for farmers before the winter grazing season, national response manager Andrew Curtis says.
Farmer wants more details about wool directive
Farmer wants more details about wool directive
South Otago strong wool grower Rick Cameron is seeking finer details of a new government directive regarding wool.
Change spurs photography business
Change spurs photography business
Life with a little one in a new farming area can be extremely challenging; living away from good friends and a support network can be tough. Bella Nolan doesn’t have all the answers, but she...
Award for keen, ambitious triallist behind host Earnscleugh Station
Award for keen, ambitious triallist behind host Earnscleugh Station
Central Otago dog triallist Alistair Campbell is the first recipient of a merit award from the North Otago dog trial centre.