A Southland farmer who failed to look after his sheep, leading to deaths and animals having to be euthanised, has been fined $7,500.

Steven and Kellie Nichol of Auldamor in Otago were announced as the 2023 National Ambassadors to Sustainable Farming and Growing on Friday.

Two-way radios, more commonly known as Walkie Talkies, are still a reliable means of communications.

The first-generation VW Amarok – launched back in 2010 – has built a reputation based on comfort, handling and ability that has led to more 7700 of the vehicles being driven on New Zealand’s roads.

A Canterbury farmer has been found responsible for the death of 610 calves she was raising, following a successful prosecution by the Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI).

OSPRI New Zealand says - following the resurgence of M. bovis in Mid Canterbury in late 2022, and concerns raised over poor NAIT record keeping and non-compliance - it is increasing its level of education and support to farmers in the region.

Prominent rural consultant Alison Dewes has been using Overseer for more than a decade.

OPINION: The Ministry for Primary Industries' frontline staff are vital to our work supporting the food and fibre sector and I'm proud of our team's efforts.

OPINION: We have been with the same travel agent for more than three decades.

OPINION: It looks like, following this year's general election, a number of farmers will be trading in their gumboots for the hallowed halls of Parliament.

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