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There is no perfect farmer
I often think that I am lucky to get the opportunity to experience most of the variety that exists in our farming world.
Dear Auntie Thistledown
It’s good news if you are planning on avoiding He Waka because she’s gone burger.
Dear Auntie Thistledown
I’m in a little bit of a pickle. My dog, Porkchop, hunts pests (rabbits, possums, and feral geese) on our property.
In Liz we don’t Truss
Politics, the loss of the Queen, children off on OEs to New Zealand and coming rugby tests against the All Blacks are what’s on John Scott’s mind.
The Boss heads west
Charmed by rain, The Boss and The Chief Inspector have headed to a new start at Hokitika, Charlotte Rietveld writes.
Adventures with a pup
Ag nutrient specialist Rachael Hoogenboom is making the most of life in Southland, seeing the sights, training a puppy and taking to the water.
Falcons here. Is famine far behind?
With the world grain market in turmoil, South Canterbury farmer Andrew Steven contemplates the big picture of feast and famine.
Unintended consequences
Carbon farming has resulted in communications issues for many farmers. Robert Carter joins the Chorus.
Things that go bump in the night
Mark Chamberlain and his family got a call from some night visitors who relieved his family of thousands of dollars worth of stuff. He’s not amused.
Sunday morning dreaming
Despite the mud, Suzie Corboy really enjoys shifting cattle break fences in winter.