Heartbeat of the high country
Vicky Simpson has always had the rural life in her heart. The daughter of an Irish immigrant, she gr
Electric trucks could boost South Island farming by powering the grid
As the South Island’s freight volumes are set to rise dramatically over the coming decades, innovati
Pure and Simple
On seaside farmland on the Kekerengu coast, a sixth-generation family farm is producing some of the
Specific seeding season threat for Chilean Needle Grass
As seeding season begins, Marlborough District Council is urging landowners and the public to stay v
Wye Hills named Marlborough Farmer of the Year
Wye Hills, a diverse farming business in Wairau Valley, has taken out the Westpac OsGro Seeds Marlbo
White clover, an essential survival item
Peter Burton - Functional Fertiliser Most farmers I work with remain cautious about their fertilise
New programme brings better returns
For the first time in years, several farmers from the top of New Zealand’s South Island are finally
Opinion: NZ post decision a blow to rural New Zealand
Rural Women New Zealand Rural Women New Zealand (RWNZ) is deeply disappointed at the decision to ap
King Salmon announce shift to Marlborough
New Zealand King Salmon New Zealand King Salmon has purchased an $8.14 million site in Blenheim, as
Fun filled family day planned
Andrew Ritchie The Marlborough A&P Committee have planned a fun-filled family day for the 152nd Sho
Spring soil health - Your underground workforce at work
John Barnes - Fertilizer NZ Spring’s here, the grass is growing, and stock are glad to be back on f
The downlow on dolphins
Marlborough’s waters are a critical habitat for many species of cetaceans - from the largest - the b
Springing into spraying
KAT PICKFORD The hum of tractors and buzz of frost machines are familiar sounds in Marlborough’s sp
Latest plantain trial shows role in reducing nitrogen leaching
DairyNZ DairyNZ’s Plantain Programme continues to show strong results, with new data confirming tha
Forests to fuel could slash electricity problems
Bioenergy Association NZ A wasted opportunity is passing New Zealand by to make the most of damagin
Getting Brassicas crops off to a strong start
Brassicas such as SovGold kale, Massie swede and Mainstar forage rape are widely grown across the up
In the land of grapes: Next gen 2025 heads to Marlborough
New Zealand Deer Farmers’ Association When the NZDFA Executive Committee were planning Next Generat
Silver Challenge Cup returns to A&P Show after 76 years
Andrew Ritchie A silver challenge cup has been re-presented to the Marlborough A&P show after an ab
Artificial intelligence to revolutionise fertiliser use
Ravensdown Ravensdown has launched a pilot programme across 18 farms to trial HawkEye Pro – a new s
Stoat caught on camera, in trap after swimming into predator free sanctuary
RNZ A stoat is believed to have swum to a predator free sanctuary in the Marlborough Sounds. Depar
Progress for Havelock water treatment
An ultraviolet (UV) water treatment plant is being installed in Havelock this week. A container con
State of the Grapes - Wine Marlborough column
Kat Pickford Marlborough’s vineyards have never been more productive, with expansion and near-perfe
Wild connections key to Wairau recovery
Just as many hands make light work, many small native restoration efforts make an easier pathway to
Decapitated dolphin prompts call for information
A dolphin has been found decapitated on a beach north of Kaikōura, and DOC staff want to know what h