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- Record number seek funding
The Otago Regional Council is considering a record number of applications to its eco fund.
- Winter grazing practices evolving
Intensive winter grazing practices have been a big part of Tom Orchiston’s working life for more than 10 years now and the changes he has seen in that time have been significant.
- Draft welfare codes causing stress for pig farmers
‘‘This is the biggest battle I’ve seen in 45 years. This is really tough.’’
- Draft welfare codes causing stress for pig farmers — industry stalwart
SEAN Molloy is at a crossroads.
- Golden milk price may drop, costs rise
The gloss of two $9-plus payouts for dairy farmers is being robbed by rising farm costs and a build-up of environmental changes.
- Two at $13,000 top sale at Kaiwara Angus stud
Strong local support marked the Kaiwara Angus bull sale last Thursday.
- Making the best use of scanning data
Having the ability to target-feed ewes that will offer the best return on investment is one of the main benefits of pregnancy scanning — but there are others.
- Average price up by $1000
Canterbury’s bull-selling season got away to a racing start with bidding topping at $47,000 for an Okawa Poll Herefords 2-year-old earlier this month.
- Wonderful facilities, grounds drawcard
Waitaki Boys’ Rector Darryl Paterson is justifiably proud of the school’s well-equip-ped grounds.
- Bee sector set for national conference
Hundreds of beekeepers and others from the bee industry will gather in Christchurch next week for Apiculture New Zealand’s two-day conference and trade exhibition.
Featured documents
- Ploughman heading to Ireland champs without his trusty blue Ford
It’s virtually a given that the invasion of Ukraine has spelled the end of Bob Mehrtens’ chances of ever ploughing Russia’s rich soils....
- Cheviot-romney cross perendales still productive, compelling breed
When Tim Anderson’s grandfather and father first stepped foot on the family farm in 1945, there was no end of ‘‘bush bashing’’ ahead of them....
- Draft welfare codes causing stress for pig farmers — industry stalwart
SEAN Molloy is at a crossroads....
- Flying high on the seeds of success
Topflite is a quiet North Otago success story, growing from humble beginnings amid the district’s farmland to one of New Zealand’s leading pet food brands. Business editor SallyRae talks to general manager Greg Webster about joining the family business and the opportunities Covid-19 has afforded it....
- ‘About 10’ (and counting) — working dogs feature large in life
Steve Kerr grew up on the Mackenzie Country’s sprawling Grampians Station when it wasn’t unusual for more than 40 farm dogs to be working in the back country at one time....
- Cheviot-romney cross perendales still productive, compelling breed
When Tim Anderson’s grandfather and father first stepped foot on the family farm in 1945, there was no end of ‘‘bush bashing’’ ahead of them....
- Investing capital wisely and waiting for the right farm to buy important
Mid Canterbury sharemilker Will Green has mapped out a course to own a dairy farm in five years, and build a family home with his partner, Sally....
- Make an early-season gain with subterranean clover
Subterranean (sub) clover has the ability to produce high-quality feed in late winter and early spring....
- Chooks, baby girl help with new start
It’s been a roller-coaster ride for South Canterbury farmers Kelly and Morgan Campbell since their cattle were the first in New Zealand to be depopulated due to Mycoplasma bovis. But they have come out the other side with a new business venture. Rural editor Sally Rae reports....
- Family does hard yards to transform station
The Pavletich family recently celebrated 100 years of farming Station Peak, on the north bank of the Waitaki River. Rural editor Sally Rae speaks to them about their lengthy tenure on the land — and their plans for the future....