Govt pledges $4.5m boost to QEII National Trust A $4.5 million funding boost has been promised for conservation body QEII National Trust to support its partnerships with landowners to create protected pockets of land under covenants.
Farmlands reports 14% rise in revenue Farmlands reports 14% rise in revenue Rural supplies co-operative Farmlands is highlighting improved half-year results, although it will not reveal its profit for the period.
Digging into the DNA of our farm dogs Digging into the DNA of our farm dogs New research aims to shed new light on a farmer's best friend.
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.
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.
Southland fire restriction Southland fire restriction Fire and Emergency New Zealand has placed Southland in a restricted fire season.
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.
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.
Change at stud farm a break with history Change at stud farm a break with history A North Canterbury family has come to terms with moving on from a Dorset Down stud which has been with them for just over 40 years.
Crossbred wool market making good gains Crossbred wool market making good gains A crossbred wool market at a seven-year high is on the cusp of a clean price of $4 a kilogram in the South Island.
Wool board chairman stands down after 'disappointing' offer Wool board chairman stands down after 'disappointing' offer North Canterbury farmer Andy Fox has turned down the offer of only one more year on a major wool research board and will step down as its chairman.
Wapiti attract ‘exciting’ prices Wapiti attract ‘exciting’ prices Wapiti are riding a mighty high, a Southland breeder says.
Extolling the joys of a winter Christmas Extolling the joys of a winter Christmas In an occasional series, former Western Southland farmer John Barker shares his experiences shearing sheep and living in the Czech Republic.
Day new director Day new director Alliance Group has appointed Chris Day as it new independent director to its board.
Peta hopeful of convictions in sheep abuse probe Peta hopeful of convictions in sheep abuse probe Animal rights organisation Peta hopes an official investigation into alleged animal abuse on sheep farms will result in criminal convictions.
'Very concerning' finds in animal welfare probe 'Very concerning' finds in animal welfare probe An investigation into allegations of mistreatment of sheep connected to shearing practices has identified some "very concerning" instances.