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.
Dairy
Claim higher water rates could sink cheese plant
Claim higher water rates could sink cheese plant
Two Invercargill industrial giants are crying foul over increased water rates, saying they could force companies out of business and potentially sink a proposed new cheese plant.SUBSCRIBER
New boiler step towards lowered emissions
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New boiler step towards lowered emissions
Fonterra staff have unveiled the first of its fossil-fuel-free boilers, saying the co-op will invest $70m in two more at its Edendale site as it moves towards its carbon emissions goal.Dairy farmer’s invention not just child’s play
Dairy farmer’s invention not just child’s play
A West Coast farmer can thank his children for a lightbulb moment to take the back-breaking work out of shifting stockwater hoses.
Red Meat
Game council lauds wapiti application
The New Zealand Game Animal Council says protecting wapiti deer would preserve an unparalleled opportunity for a hunting icon.
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.‘Remarkable’ turnaround in lamb prices
‘Remarkable’ turnaround in lamb prices
Fewer breeding ewes is spiking demand for lambs, a southern agent says.Deer sector to mark milestone
Deer sector to mark milestone
No-one should be expecting oysters to be served at the Deer Industry Conference in Queenstown next week.
Horticulture
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.
Agriculture classes a hit at school
Agriculture classes a hit at school
Thursday is Elise Mathias’ favourite day of the week.SUBSCRIBER
May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
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May strawberries thanks to hydroponics
Strawberries in Central Otago in May. No way.Former B+L boss on the move to arable sector
Former B+L boss on the move to arable sector
Former Beef + Lamb New Zealand chief executive Dr Scott Champion will take over the leadership of the Foundation for Arable Research (FAR).
People
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.
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.Champs loom for a man and his dog
Champs loom for a man and his dog
Patearoa Collie Club member Ethan Smith and his huntaway Chub are no strangers to success.
Rural Events
Lay of the land
Southland town Riversdale has been selected to host the 2029 World Ploughing Championship.
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.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.Deer sector to mark milestone
Deer sector to mark milestone
No-one should be expecting oysters to be served at the Deer Industry Conference in Queenstown next week.
