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Dunedin man lands innovation award for sheet metal beehives
A Dunedin man has won an award for developing an innovative hive system.

Live goat exports to Asia in demand
More live exports of goats are planned for the Asian market.

Plan to develop assets to tap agri-tourism potential in Southland
Agri-tourism is expected to become a key attraction for South Island visitors.

Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards finalist acknowledges teamwork
This year's Norwood New Zealand Rural Sports Awards recognise contributions to industry.

Kavanagh College introduces agribusiness as subject
Agribusiness is now a subject to learn at Kavanagh College in Dunedin.

Midnight the runaway pig leads merry chase around town
A pig on the loose in Greymouth has led an animal control officer on a gleeful chase.

Good prices at Omarama merino ewe sale
Prices were well up at last week's Omarama merino ewe sale.

PGG Wrightson: Steady price rise for most wools
Wool prices are strong and on firm aground at present.

Canterbury plantain cuts nitrate leaching
The benefits of a new plantain may help reduce reduce nitrate leaching.

Rare plant found near Waimakariri River, near Kaiapoi
A rare plant species has been discovered near the Waimakariri River.

Expansion of seasonal employment scheme to generate millions
Fijian Government aims to generate $10 million a year in a seasonal employer scheme (RSE).

Oamaru to get whisky distillery
New Zealand Whisky Company has confirmed Oamaru will get a $3 million distillery.

Geraldine High School pupils find farming feet in practical placements
Farmers are putting their hands up to assist the education of the next generation.

Hororata Community Trust arranges 'heritage of rural water scheme' tour
The Hororata Community Trust is organising a bus tour as part of its heritage project.

Sustainability changes paying off for North Canterbury Power family
A North Canterbury family is reaping the benefits having a sustainable farm.

New administrator for Kaikoura A&P Show
Kaikoura A&P Association has a passionate new administrator.

Introduction to alpacas workshop open to all in Rangiora
Anyone who has alpacas is invited to a free workshop this weekend in Rangiora.

Otago Fish & Game discuss captive mallard release for hunters
The Otago Fish & Game Council may release captive reared mallard ducks for hunting.

Precocious pups to go head to head at Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up
Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up returns to Fairlie next month.

Live: Washed away - Gita's trail of destruction, more rain to come
Some Tasman residents remain cut off as the country cleans up after ex-cyclone Gita.

Central Otago A&P Show stalwart in it for long haul
One man has been in it for the long haul at the Central Otago A&P Show.

Rodeo: Bikes to bulls, no bother for Oamaru cowboy
Whether it has four legs or two wheels, Connor Sandri is proving he can handle both.

Nutritional formula plant will 'put Gore on the map'
McNab, near Gore, has transformed remarkably over the past 18 months.

Mischa Clouston: People of all ages should keep learning
Curiosity and an inquiring mind have benefits to people of all age groups.

Govt monitoring the midwife crisis in Wanaka
Government officials say there is ''no quick fix'' to the midwife crisis in Wanaka.

Lake Hayes algal bloom result of long, hot summer
A long, hot, dry summer is responsible for an algae bloom in Lake Hayes.

Bill English resignation: Surprise and sadness in Dipton
English "always seemed to have the small community's interests at heart".

Send away stock, farmers advised
How southern farmers are dealing with the continuing dry weather.

Farmers losing millions in drought
Despite rain, farmers certainly 'not out of the woods yet'.