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Getting off-farm for community connection

Stu and Sarah Jamieson, managers of Lake McKay Station, near Wanaka. PHOTO: SALLY RAE

Getting off-farm for community connection

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the final finalists — Upper Clutha’s Stu...

Balancing work, life key to happy farming

Nelson and Fi Hancox, pictured on their Tapanui farm, are delighted the next generation are now...

Balancing work, life key to happy farming

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the fourth of the finalists — Nelson and...

Community support motivating factor

Myfanwy Alexander checks on the residents in the calf shed.

Community support motivating factor

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the third of the finalists — rural...

Juggling family, farming, community

Ross and Jo Hay are thrilled their children are growing up in an intergenerational family farming...

Juggling family, farming, community

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the second of the finalists — Herbert...

West Otago couple count their blessings

Stefan and Holly Roulston say their different skills complement each other in their West Otago...

West Otago couple count their blessings

The five finalists have been decided for the Otago Daily Times and Rural Life Year of the Farmer initiative. This week, rural editor Sally Rae talks to the first of the finalists, Heriot-based...

Strong support for initiative

Farming confidence has risen, a survey shows. Photo by Gerard O'Brien.

Strong support for initiative

We are on the home straight.

Huge response to Year of the Farmer

The ODT and Rural Life have been overwhelmed by the support and enthusiasm for the 2023 Year of the Farmer initiative, which celebrates the South Island’s food and fibre producing champions.