ORC pleased with winter grazing compliance
Otago Regional Council staff have seen no major breaches on Otago farms this year.
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Butchers opening in Level 4 'not about the money'
Retail Meat spokesman says many butchers want to open to serve their community.
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Butchers want click-and-collect as supermarkets deal with supply issues
Retail NZ boss said the click and collect model would take pressure off supermarkets.
Fears some butchers won't survive extended lockdown
Retail Meat NZ says contactless delivery not a viable option for many butchers.
Farm dream began over 100 years ago on a bullock wagon
The Lawrence family have farmed the same land in North Otago for over 100 years.
Sheep flock down, beef herd up in latest stock number survey
Total number of sheep in New Zealand has declined by nearly 40 per cent since 2000.
Plea for help in identifying Stratford soldiers in old photo
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Farming couple run three childcare centres as well as Angus stud
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Wools NZ outlines strategy for reviving sector
Roadshow giving information on Wools NZ strategy to increase returns
Former townie making a go of it as head shepherd on Longacre Station
Intensive work of Longacre constantly challenges Ben Maxwell. It also keeps him grounded.
Family live and work on Glenkelrie farm for five generations
Woodhead family has worked their Milton sheep and beef farm for more than a century.
Keep dogs secure from newborn livestock, council says
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Early season lambs for Windermere farm
Early season lambs at Dave and Rose Thomson's little slice of paradise in Windermere.
French breed dominates the competition
Ooh la la! Pair of Limousin heifers from same farm took out top prizes at competition.
Spring lambing percentages expected to dip in North Canterbury
Scanning results mixed around the region and the season's drought had taken its toll.
Dunedin butcher apprentice makes the cut
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New campaign to address worker shortage in red meat sector
"Meat your career" developed by Meat Industry Association to attract workers to sector.
Forestry conversion data shows carbon offset limits needed, says Beef+Lamb
Independent research shows farmland sales driven by increase in carbon price.
Cavalier goes back to its roots in war against synthetics
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Red meat sector exports worth close to $1b in June
Overall exports up 16 per cent year-on-year, according to Meat Industry Association.
North Otago family 'farming for the next generation'
High-country family works hard to preserve their slice of paradise for future generations.
Dannevirke teenager wins Silver Fern Farms scholarship
Molly Donald is studying Agricultural Science at Lincoln University.