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Red MeatJuly 22

Micro-abattoir provides security of supply for Southland butchery shops

A Southland micro-abattoir is “opening doors” for farmers wanting to sell the meat of their livestock.

Shawn McAvinue

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HorticultureJuly 22

Southern growers get a strong voice and a more direct link to advocacy and practical support

Growers have a “strong voice” in the South.

Shawn McAvinue

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DairyJuly 22

Right mentors, attitude key to farm ownership: young farmer

Dairy farming is the best way to progress to land ownership in the primary sector “by a long shot” but it takes longer than it once did, Federated Farmers share farmer chair Marcus Frost says.

Shawn McAvinue

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Red MeatJuly 22

Bull sale helps keep rescue helicopter crew operating

A North Otago bull breeder hopes more stud owners will follow suit and donate a share of their sales to charity.

Shawn McAvinue

Red MeatJuly 22

Angus shine on hook and exotics excel on hoof at southern beef cattle competition

For the first time, Angus carcasses have won both of the top “hook” honours at a Southern beef competition.

Shawn McAvinue

Rural Life OtherJuly 15

Waihola dairy farmers expand battle to control rabbits

The rabbit population is booming in Waihola. 

Rural EventsJuly 15

Call to protect whitebait spawning sites

Farmers can help protect "love zones" where whitebait spawn, a freshwater ranger says.

DairyJuly 15

Barn to ‘future-proof’ family farm

The introduction of winter milking will help pay for the construction of a more than $2 million barn on a family dairy farm in Southland.

Rural EventsJuly 15

Bale-grazing wintering system hailed

Cattle are warm and happy eating and lying on hay in a paddock during winter, Southland farmers say.

Rural EventsJuly 15

Competition winners announced

A winemaker and a viticulturist were crowned the best young professionals in their respective fields in Central Otago.

Rural EventsJuly 15

Spray specialists target accuracy

Canadian spraying specialists will teach arable growers the best way to hit their target at workshops in the South next month.

Rural EventsJuly 15

Shipping snags send ploughmen scrambling

Southern ploughman Mark Dillon is scrambling to get his tractor and plough to the world championship in Croatia after being hit by a series of shipping delays.

HorticultureJuly 15

Freshwater programme successful

Central Otago growers have been part of a successful programme providing on-farm support, training and practical resources in growing areas where freshwater risks are higher.

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