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Future Foresters quick-growing part of industry
The Future Foresters group want to raise the profile of the industry.
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Weather has made farming difficult for some in Southland this year.
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Biosecurity risks are most likely to affect the global protein sector next year.
Triple success for young pair at West Otago A & P
The West Otago A&P showed some real talent in the horse events.
NZ Agricultural show wool sale well attended
A live exhibition wool auction was well attended by buyers, growers and the public.
Farmer tells hearing of importance of irrigation in Lindis catchment
Lindis irrigation has been spelled out at the Environment Court hearing in Cromwell.
Big year for young Bannockburn viticulturalist
A Bannockburn woman Annabel Bulk has won the NZ Young Horticulturist of the Year prize.
Central Otago 'huge' frost could have been dire for wine makers
Central Otago wine makers are looking forward to a good season.
Watch: 'Massive' tornado in Canterbury
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Comment: Government is choking NZ King Salmon with red tape
Investment specialist Mark Fowler argues that Government isn't helping the business.
Jimmy's making most of its mince pies
Bacon and egg, mutton, potato top pies, sausage rolls and pasties now only in Roxburgh.
North Otago Irrigation Company focus now on selling shares
North Otago Irrigation Company is now in a position to sell $15 million of shares.
Terrence School visit to Omakau dairy farms goes over a treat
A group of Terrence school students got up close and personal with Omakau dairy farms.
Temuka WI takes top honours at Ashburton A&P Show
The Mid Canterbury Federation, Temuka have won top honours at the Ashburton show.
Clydevale Farming expo gone for good
The Clydevale Farming Expo has been cancelled because of lack of interest.
Environment Southland wins excellence in biosecurity award
Environment Southland has taken top honours in the 2018 New Zealand Biosecurity Awards.
'Bump in road' to overcome for WoolOn Creative Fashion
An emergency meeting about Otago's WoolOn Creative Fashion Event is nothing of concern.
Mosgiel ideal growing area for cider apples
A Mosgiel couple's love for apple cider has led them to making their own.
Emergency services offer tips to prevent tractor fires
Recent tractor fires have led experts to offer tips for prevention.
NZ wineries could learn from US: analyst
NZ wine industry could learn from the US approach to building relationships, says experts.
Countdown chooses pork from Canterbury
Countdown is now sourcing free farmed Canterbury pork.
North Otago meat processing plants 'flat out'
Two meat processing plants are working long hours in North Otago to keep up with demand.
Frugal Northland farmer shines at Dairy Women's Network event in Gore
A Northland farmer has shared her money-saving tips at the Dairy Women's Network in Gore.
NZ Dairy Collaborative canning operation seeks staff
A dairy canning company in Ashburton needs more staff.
Mid Canterbury Vintage machinery has new home at last
The Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club has a new premises in Ashburton.
Ex-ORC manager backs irrigators on water appeal
A former ORC member is backing an appeal by the Lindis Catchment Group.
Young Farmer of the Year decider at Otago show
The race is on for the next FMG Farmer of the Year.
Mackenzie Country and Waitaki: Balancing the extremes
Mackenzie Basin and Waitaki Valley have undergone big changes over the last decades.
Opposing forces try to win day over minimum flows in Lindis Catchment
The debate over the Lindis Catchment continues at the Environment Court.
Investment fund eyes Central Otago cherry option
Central Otago cherries are being considered by a $250 million horticulture investment fund
Wool cells used for new material at Lincoln Agritech
Researchers at Lincoln Agritech have made a major breakthrough with wool.
Luxury cashmere produced here in South Otago
The NZ cashmere industry has met an impressive milestone in Otago.
Outram dairy farm open day attracts hundreds
The Outram dairy farm open day was a big success.