Rural - Star Canterbury
Benefits for all entrants in awards
Brady Mitchell went into farming only because he needed somewhere to house his pig dogs. These days the 27-year-old Reporoa dairy farm manager has little time for pig hunting, but he and partner Amber Broderson are vying for a spot in the 2012 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. They have a bit of an edge over some of the other contestants...
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Teaming up to reduce the work toll
People are farming's most important resource. Most on-farm accidents, which can destroy a farmer's career, are caused by human error.
Global volatility continues into 2012
The European debt crisis continues to cast a shadow over financial markets. As we enter 2012, a credible solution to the crisis remains elusive, writes Westpac...
Big spray dryer key for value
New Zealand's first and only independent product development spray dryer is one step closer to being open for business.
Long, hard road for TB-busters
The Animal Health Board has just published a multimedia pack, which examines the financial and emotional impact of bovine tuberculosis on rural communities and the...
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Government gives Crafer farm sale go ahead
The Chinese Government-backed Shanghai Pengxin bid for the 16 Crafar farms has been approved - but under strict conditions including that the owners continue to be...
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Wisdom ensures there'll be no next time
Farm accidents are to come under the spotlight this month as the Accident Compensation Corporation and Federated Farmers adopt a psychological approach to them.
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Fonterra drops milk price
Dairy giant Fonterra will reduce its domestic milk price from the end of the month and the savings look likely to be passed on to consumers at supermarkets.
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Experience is the wisest teacher
ACC is offering farmers a safety course on staying out of A&E, writes Gerald Ford
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Confidence holds up down on farm
New Zealand farmer confidence has held up, backed by above-average commodity prices, the latest Rabobank farmer survey reveals.
Dolphin deaths spark investigation
Mystery surrounds the death of two Hector's dolphins found washed up on a beach near the Waimakariri River mouth in north Canterbury this week.The Ministry of...
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- Heavy rain in Otago sparks flood warning
- Office manager told to pay back company or lose...
- Teen charged over Christmas Day crash deaths...
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From the editor- February 22
Editor Barry Clarke reflects on the year that has passed since February 22.
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- Mark Solomon- February 22
- Bishop Victoria Matthews - February 22
Turbine more than earns its keep
It may not be big enough to put the wind up the giant turbines parading on the hills behind Palmerston North, but the wind turbine that's gone up on a farm near...
- Diesel laws 'red tape'
- Effluent spillage leads to $50k fine
- Only 42pc comply on water survey
- Lamb prices the star performer
