Rural contractors in Southland say the wettest spring in 30 years is impacting on already short supplies of feed.

In the lead up to the Corteva Young Viticulturist of the Year National Final 2021, we get to know a bit about the regional finalists from around the country.

Government investment in on-the-ground efforts by farmers to improve land management practices has passed a milestone, with more than 170 catchment groups nationwide now receiving support, says Agriculture Minister Damien O’Connor.

Founded 22 years ago, Mabey Contracting Ltd, based near Pahiatua, services clients throughout the Tararua, Wairarapa and Manawatu regions.

'ToViewADream Farming' was started 16 years ago by farmer Dion Kilmister and it's been living up to its name ever since.

There appears to be no shortage of school leavers wanting a career in the sheep beef and deer industry, but rather a lack of training farms.

When it comes to consistent performance, Fonterra's Edendale site in Southland is second to none.

A change of the guard has taken place at Rural Contractors NZ as challenges mount for the sector.

One of the key speakers at a recent Massey University Wiltshire field day was Marton farmer Richard Morrison.

Of all the projects Massey University's School of Agriculture has been involved in over the years, it's never had such interest as it has in its Wiltshire breeding programme.