Loss due to ‘significant challenges’: NZ Merino Co
The New Zealand Merino Company says "significant challenges" in the 2024 financial year led to it posting a $3.29 million full-year net loss after tax.
Rural life
Barely a trace left of village
Barely a trace left of village
The series "Outstanding Outhouses" features images of striking structures on southern farms.
Customers upset at shops closing
Customers upset at shops closing
Alliance has confirmed it will be closing its butcher shops at Oamaru and Timaru.
Fees waived for projects
Fees waived for projects
The construction of fish barriers and willow removal in Central Otago are some of the environmental projects to get funding from the Otago Regional Council.
Forging own path in true Mons Royale style
Forging own path in true Mons Royale style
Wānaka-headquartered Mons Royale has been creating distinctive high-performance merino apparel for the past 15 years.
Pāmu profit lower
Pāmu profit lower
State-Owned Enterprise Pāmu has reported a $20 million net operating profit for the year ending June 30 — $13 million less than the previous year.
Broader scholarship eligibility urged
Broader scholarship eligibility urged
University of Otago students can now apply for a Ministry for Primary Industries’ scholarship programme aiming to increase support for farmers and growers.
Family destocking to cover costs
Family destocking to cover costs
South Otago farmer Suzie Roy has been destocking this season to cover rising on-farm costs and interest rates.
Water vital for farming, the wider community
Water vital for farming, the wider community
I’m proud to be one of thousands of farmers in NZ contributing to the food and fibre sector that continues to underpin New Zealand’s economy.
Employment growth looking better in South
Employment growth looking better in South
Otago is experiencing higher job growth than the rest of the country despite economic headwinds, a business analyst says.
Weather countering higher prices
Weather countering higher prices
Rising lamb prices are providing little relief for North Canterbury farmers, who have already sent stock away as a mild winter follows a dry autumn.
Bylaw enforces rooster removal
Bylaw enforces rooster removal
Russell Smith, of Ashburton, has had a sad and sudden end to his life-long career of showing bantams.
Dondertman in deputy rural support role
Dondertman in deputy rural support role
Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust chairman Josh Dondertman has been appointed deputy chair of the national body.
Wool 'blankets' could make paddocks better
Wool 'blankets' could make paddocks better
A Central Otago farmer is spreading wool over degraded paddocks to see if it improves soil quality.
Novel approach wins for Oamaru vet
Novel approach wins for Oamaru vet
Airline cabin crew handing out bags of worm-shaped lollies and drench guns appearing from the ceiling like oxygen masks.
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Tempers boiling at foresters
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Tempers boiling at foresters
Allegations of stock shootings and irresponsible forestry management are flying in Lawrence, as police call a public meeting to bring tempers down from boiling point.
Farm redevelopment above par
Farm redevelopment above par
The on-going development of a sheep, beef and deer farm in Central Otago includes a golf course.
‘More scope’ for deer farm
‘More scope’ for deer farm
Cresslea Farm manager Chris Moore leans on a post of a deer fence being installed in Ida Valley.
Wool weights down due to dry season
Wool weights down due to dry season
Central Otago wool is a great colour, but weighs lighter than usual this year, a New Zealand Merino representative says.
United over ‘collective fear’
United over ‘collective fear’
A "collective fear" of a group of Upper Clutha farmers compelled them to unite and launch a business selling poisonous carrots to control a rampant rabbit population.