Displaying items by tag: Southern Field Days

Thursday, 01 February 2024 09:55

Deer pioneers out on a high

David and Lynley Stevens have finished up running the well-known Northern Southland Netherdale Red Deer Stud and have gone out on a high.

Published in Management
Thursday, 01 February 2024 08:55

Alliance cuts a Lorneville chain

Southern meat processor Alliance Group will not be starting its sixth sheepmeat processing chain at its Lorneville meat works in Southland this season.

Published in General News
Thursday, 01 February 2024 07:55

Solar power helping boost rural capacity

Adding solar power generation to the rural economy is picking up pace, with one of the country's leading solar generation companies announcing plans for another 150 GWh (gigawatt-hours) per year at three Canterbury sites.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 12:55

'Corriedale 2.0' paying dividends

Successfully breeding what they call their "Corriedale 2.0" sheep is paying dividends for Robin and Pip Wilson of Wilfield Stud, West Melton.

Published in Farm Health
Wednesday, 31 January 2024 11:55

Excitement builds for Southern Field Days

The tranquil town of Waimumu is buzzing with anticipation as the 2024 Southern Field Days approach.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 16 November 2021 07:55

Rural events seek clarity

With the 90% double vaccinated target for all district health boards (DHBs) not expected to be met until mid-January, at current vaccination rates, pressure mounts with the continuing cancellations of A&P shows and field days.

Published in General News
Monday, 10 February 2020 12:16

Are you up for the challenge?

A new event for the 2020 Southern Field Days will be an ‘Amazing Race’-style challenge.

Published in General News
Friday, 31 January 2020 08:53

Southern Field Days returns

The latest in rural technology, equipment and specialist knowledge from around the world will be showed off next month at the Southern Field Days.

Published in General News
Saturday, 10 February 2018 13:55

Expectations of a boomer event

A buoyant local economy should help make this year’s Southern Field Days a big success, says event chairman Logan Evans.

Published in General News
Friday, 26 February 2016 15:55

Canny southerners stretch their wish lists

Many kiwi events are a success because of the time and enthusiasm of volunteers, and the biennial Southern Field Days at Waimumu is a shining example of this tradition.

Published in Machinery & Products
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