NewsBank (Central Rural Life)
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What to look for in supplementary feed
‘‘If we want high-performance livestock, we have to ensure we are fuelling our animals to help them realise their genetic potential,’’ Beef + Lamb New Zealand Central South Island extension manager Dean Sinnamon says.
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Mixed arable farmers cut lamb stocks
Poor lamb returns and fewer contracts for ryegrass seed crops are leading some Mid Canterbury mixed arable farmers to reduce lamb finishing numbers in favour of dairy grazing this season.
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Drizzle fails to deter the crowd at A&P show
Fears morning rain would deter people from attending the Oxford Agricultural and Pastoral Show proved unfounded.
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Couple thrilled by sought-after win
A long dry spell has made a win in a sought-after merino competition all the sweeter for Glenaan Station owners Paul and Prue Ensor.
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Early action lessens pain for farmers
Castle Ridge Station’s Paul and Kerry Harmer credit going into damage control early for taking some of the edge off drought on their Mid Canterbury property.
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Rockit has Canty in expansion plans
Apple producer Rockit is set to almost double export orders to about 200million apples, with expansion plans including more orchards in Canterbury.
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Farm destock a dry-season arrangement
Halving stock unit numbers to get through the drought was the right thing to do but came at a cost for the management team at Braided Waters Farming in the foothills of Canterbury’s Rakaia Gorge.
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From sniper to share farmer
As a sniper for Brazil’s specialist forces Alan Robson da Veiga learned the art of patience and this has paid off many times over in dairy farming.
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Choices hoped to lessen future woes
Difficult but much-needed decisions to prevent the drought from spilling over into next year were still a ‘‘hard pill to swallow’’ for Flock Hill’s managers Richard and Anna Hill.
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Plan Bs needed in dryland: BLNZ
Central South Island farmers are worried about the drought’s toll on winter crops.
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Lamb, mutton and wool prices down
South Island sheep and beef farmers feeling the heat of lower sheep meat returns are faced with a lean season of farm profits being halved.
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Farmersusing winterfeedduetodroughtconditions
Dried up creeks, dying grass and dwindling stock water is the increasing outlook for many Otago, Canterbury and Tasman farmers under a declared drought.
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Another season of on-the-job training Lake Tekapo Volunteer Fire Brigade
Firefighters at the Lake Tekapo Volunteer Fire Brigade have had plenty of on-the-job training recently.
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It’s a tough road to breed the perfect dog
Mr Evans likes the Corriedales as they thrive when the farm turns dry.
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New year new roof, plenty of callouts too St Andrews Volunteer Fire Brigade
The St Andrews Volunteer Fire Brigade has had a busy start to the new year, with 14 calls recorded already.
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It’s a tough road to breed the perfect dog
The dogs peer out of a neatly-lined row of kennels when they hear footsteps on the gravel.
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Crew needed more overseas than home Port Blakely
Port Blakely Ltd is thankful its own forests have been free of fires this summer.
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Flicker of cautious optimism as farmers look to next year
Farmer confidence appears to be lifting in spite of the squeeze of high interest rates, poor commodity prices and red tape still being felt.
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New ute for those off-road rural calls this dry season Geraldine Volunteer Fire Brigade
The Geraldine Volunteer Fire Brigade has added a new vehicle to its fleet.
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Ground-up tractor restorations
A rare 1948 tractor found on a South Canterbury farm under a collapsed shed will be shown to the public for the first time next month.
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Ex-members called in to celebrate 50th birthday Glenavy Volunteer Fire Brigade
A major milestone will be the highlight of the year for the Glenavy Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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Pay increase for directors rejected
Directors of the industry-good body for sheep and beef farmers face a season without a pay rise under a tough environment of low prices and high costs.
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Rise in callouts valuable experience Waimate Volunteer Fire Brigade
It’s all action at the Waimate Volunteer Fire Brigade.
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Busy season for region’s fire crews Mid-South Canterbury
Fire and Emergency New Zealand’s volunteer and career fire crews based in Mid-South Canterbury have had a busy year protecting their communities and helping out their neighbours.
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Fairlie event a celebration of all things rural
April 1 has a new significance this year.
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Ex-members invited to 150th anniversary event Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade
The Temuka Volunteer Fire Brigade is gearing up for a major milestone.
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Successful fundraiser for new ute a highlight Fairlie Volunteer Fire Brigade
The Fairlie Volunteer Fire Brigade is ‘‘a wee bit busy’’, Chief Fire Officer Wayne Dixon says.
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New chief, same old brigade Pleasant Point Volunteer Fire Brigade
The Pleasant Point Volunteer Fire Brigade is ‘‘under new management’’.
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Twizel fire boss set to call time Twizel Volunteer Fire Brigade
Long-serving Twizel Chief Fire Officer Simon Fox is getting ready to step down at the end of this year.
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New ‘Extreme’ proving worth Prolan: Advertising feature
Prolan’s new lanolin ‘‘Extreme’’ product is proving to be a successful natural rust protection solution for some of the toughest testing grounds around, according to users.