Canterbury farmers to MPI - get out here and help
NIWA reports below average rainfall for an already dry Canterbury and farmers are waiting to see promised help from MPI.
10,000 animal lovers flock to pet expo
Animal lovers and pet owners from across the region came together this weekend for Christchurch's turn at the Pet and Animal Expo.
Chasing Chickens
Saving chickens is a full time job for two North Canterbury women.
Farmers get their kit off for mental health
"If you are courageous enough to get your kit off, then you’re brave enough to talk about mental health," says rural mental health advocate.
'Gypsy Day' going ahead for dairy farmers
The traditional moving day for dairy farmers will continue as planned between May 31 and June 1 with tight COVID-19 restrictions.
Business as usual for farmers amidst COVID-19
While some sectors are struggling and unable to work during the outbreak, for the most part farmers carry on with their day-to-day work
70 percent of staff cut from an NZ company
Nearly 70 percent of staff members at one of New Zealand's largest plant growers and suppliers have had to stop working.
Alpacas - the wonderful world of wool
A North Canterbury mans passion for alpacas has turned into an educational mission to teach the public about the animals.
Cattle finding their feet at the show
Biosecurity measures for Mycoplasma Bovis are being put in place for a second year at The New Zealand Agriculture show.
Ash-Leigh Campbell is a woman of influence
The chair of NZ Young farmers is one of 11 Canterbury finalists in the 2019 Women of Influence awards.