Triplet Ayrshire calves were born on September 29 from the herd owned by Bob and Nikki Lawson in Woodville, following an extreme weather event.Dannevirke Vet Services helped in the delivery of the triplets, “I didn’t believe it…
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‘It’s hit a lot of people hard’: Well-known Central Hawke’s Bay farmer among four NZ farming deaths
The farmer who died after a quad bike accident on a remote farm in Central Hawke’s Bay has been named as Harry de Lautour.The 33-year-old was reported missing from a farm on Rotohiwi Rd, Flemington, at about 1pm on Monday, after…
Helicopters fight against frost to protect Marlborough’s grapes
With vines budding earlier than usual, multiple helicopters were called in to protect grapes from frost damage.
Waitaki Boys’ High School wins Rabobank Good Deeds competition
Once again Rabobank and The Country ran a competition to find a worthy rural project for the Good Deeds Initiative. The lucky winner would not only receive $5000 toward their community project, but also a working bee made up of…
The Country – Golf day edition
Today on The Country, Rowena Duncum caught up with Jamie Mackay who was enjoying a round at the Norwood Golf Day in Wairakei. Ben Noll: The NIWA forecaster updates us on what’s happening with our wild weather. Jacinda Ardern:…
Why Fieldays is shining the red alert on the events industry
The Mystery Creek Events Centre will light up red tonight to show support for the event industry, after it was hit hard by Covid-19 and mass gathering restrictions.Venues from over 25 cities worldwide are taking part in the #WeMakeEvents…
Sobering spring after four farm fatalities during September
Worksafe says spring is busy time on farms, but farmers cannot let “these challenges contribute to loss of life or injury”.
Scholarship offers young people boost into a beekeeping career
Young people wanting to start a career in beekeeping are being encouraged to apply for the annual Ron Mossop Youth Scholarship, sponsored by Mossop’s Honey and Apiculture New Zealand.The scholarship was set up three years ago as…
Bank gives forecast payout 40c lift
However, RaboResearch senior dairy analyst Emma Higgins says its forecast remains towards the lower end of Fonterra’s forecast range of $5.90 to …
Opportunity grows here: From pilot to farm hand
The far-reaching impact of Covid-19 has meant many New Zealanders who considered themselves to be in a particular sector “for the long-haul” have been forced to re-evaluate their career path, with many turning to agriculture. MPI’s…