The CountryAll well with Waitaki dairy farmsWaitaki's dairy farmers and their cows are wintering well.07 Jul 03:06 AM
The CountryGravel supply issue affects rural roadsStoush causes Waitaki District Council to hold back routine gravelling on rural roads.07 Jul 02:30 AM
The CountryLake Pukaki deer farmers recognisedCouple win the New Zealand Deer Farmers Association Next Generation Award.07 Jul 02:22 AM
The CountryVet practice reaps national awardsA North Otago vet practice has earned multiple national awards for its research.06 Jul 03:14 AM
The CountryDevelopment of rural land opposedThe ongoing battle over the future development of rural land in the Upper Clutha continues05 Jul 03:44 AM
The CountryTree removal preferred to bylawClutha District Council would rather have road-side trees removed than introduce a bylaw05 Jul 02:40 AM
The CountryWatch: ORC urges use of Pollution Hotline not social mediaORC urges people to use Pollution Hotline rather than post on social media.04 Jul 10:05 PM
The CountryGeneticist 'stoked' to be finalistAnimal-breeding specialist Julia Aspinall is a finalist for a Beef and Lamb NZ Award.03 Jul 10:22 PM
The CountryLower beef supply keeps prices firmReduced beef supply from Australia and New Zealand should continue to hold prices.03 Jul 09:38 PM
The CountryCase report big deal for young vetEver since he was a small child, George Smith has been hooked on sheep and beef farming.03 Jul 04:09 AM
The CountryHuge overseas demand for Boer goats, meatKiwi growers don't have the population to meet a potentially lucrative export market.03 Jul 04:03 AM
The CountryWhitestone doubles capacity to keep up"It's grown into a bit of a beast," - it's a big year for Whitestone Cheese.03 Jul 03:50 AM
The CountryCrossbred wool goes 'from riches to rags'Crossbred wool industry is in crisis, says PGG Wrightson's Sth Island wool sales manager.03 Jul 03:44 AM
The CountrySouth Devon cattle ticket to the worldSouth Devon cattle have taken Allanton farmer Brian Thomson all over the world.03 Jul 03:12 AM
The CountryEast Otago free-range pig farm approvedOIO consent granted for a pig farming and genetics company to buy land in East Otago.03 Jul 02:54 AM
The CountryBreeders bullish after record salesHigh beef prices and record calf sales have paid dividends for southern beef-bull breeders30 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryFish deaths caused by faulty pumpAbout 20 brown trout found dead in Mill Creek, near Arrowtown, were electrocuted30 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryPressure on farmers easesThe number of farmers coming under "undue" pressure from their banks has eased30 Jun 12:56 AM
The CountryRandy possums blamed for closing skifieldPossums seeking a mate are the main suspects in the skifield sabotage.29 Jun 06:33 PM
The CountryMid-2018 opening for Lorneville venison plantA $15.2million venison processing facility at Lorneville hopes to be operational in 2018.29 Jun 01:57 AM
The CountryTegel outlook positiveTegel Group Holdings reported a profit in line with the revised December expectations28 Jun 05:30 AM
The CountryFarming confidence higher than everFarmer confidence has hit a record high, underpinned by strengthened farmgate returns.28 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryRust risk to manuka honey lowThe overall risk of myrtle rust to the manuka honey industry is low, say experts.28 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountrySouthern farmers have eye on prizeArjan van't Klooster and Nigel Woodhead are the southern entrants in an annual competition28 Jun 02:27 AM
The CountryTelford campus takeover plan confirmedLincoln University has confirmed plans for Masterton-based Taratahi Agricultural Training28 Jun 01:46 AM
The CountryWaste water scheme consultation 'inadequate'Glenorchy wastewater scheme opponents have complained to the Office of the Auditor-general27 Jun 05:30 AM
The CountryColostrum vital part of successful calf rearing systemWhen it comes to rearing calves, Nicola Neal knows the challenges involved26 Jun 05:30 AM
The CountryTargeted approach wanted for waterFederated Farmers is seeking a ''targeted catchment approach'' to addressing water quality26 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryCall to protect stream creaturesDoC voice fears about the looming extinction of a native galaxiid fish species.26 Jun 04:00 AM
The CountryCannabis more often detected in workersCannabis is still the most common drug ''by a country mile'' found when staff are tested26 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryFarmer 'unease' about Otago Regional Council river proposalFarmers worry ORC could undermine farmer water-sharing group, Kyeburn Catchment Ltd.22 Jun 10:05 PM
The CountryMerino's arrival to be re-enactedLake Wanaka will play host to a re-enactment of the arrival of the first merino sheep22 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryRural confidence lifts with early frostsAs early frosts signalled winter, confidence within the rural sector continued to build.21 Jun 01:45 AM
The Country'Intimidating waving' winery wins battleGibbston winery has had its off-licence renewed despite an objection from its neighbours.20 Jun 08:08 PM