Toni Williams

Clare Buchanan is leading a case study trial at Mid Canterbury’s Align Farms as it moves towards a regenerative farm system.

Anxiety, stress and uncertainty.

Long-standing volunteer firefighter Debs Stilgoe-Brooker has taken the helm at the Willowby Fire Station.

After 40 years, shearing has not lost its appeal for Rakaia shearing contractor Grant Smith.

Agricultural and pastoral shows have been an institution reaching across many generations, Ashburton A&P Association stalwarts Tim and Beth Lovett say.

The sun was shining and the birds singing as scores of Women’s Institute members, in decorated sunhats, gathered for a ‘‘meet in the middle’’ picnic lunch in Ashburton Domain to commemorate 100...

It is great to have a residency pathway for people working on our farms, but it’s ‘‘way too late, way too slow’’, Federated Farmers Mid Canterbury provincial president David Clark says.

Flood recovery works are ongoing in Mid Canterbury as farmers and landowners deal with the impact of district-wide flooding four months ago.

Grain farmer Anthony Hampton has timed the final sowing of wheat on his Lauriston farm to perfection.

Brothers Carter and Lucas Smith’s daffodil-inspired cupcake creation resulted in them being named the senior and junior winners, respectively, of Longbeach School’s Daffodil Day lockdown competition.

‘‘Lean on a gate and talk to a mate’’ is the call from rural health advocate Craig Wiggins.

A pet parade and tiny tots baby show are being organised as part of the annual Ashburton A&P Show this year.

Rakaia contactor and landowner Philip Brown is seeking a river consent to allow him to do his own river protection works.

Tertiary students Olivia Mackenzie and Kate Donald have been named recipients of Mid Canterbury provincial Rural Women New Zealand scholarships.

Husband and wife Vincent and Rebecca Koopmans, like their farming peers, have been putting in some long hours during Covid-19 Alert Level 4 lockdown.

Marion Dent’s cheerful manner and willing contribution to Rural Women New Zealand over many years of service has been rewarded with a Rural Women NZ Provincial Life Membership.

Mt Somers farmer Peter Reveley has taken a step back from his role as Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust board chairman. Toni Williams reports.

Flood-affected farmers and flood recovery responders got food for the soul earlier this month from the Ashburton Rapid Relief Team.

Lowcliffe farmer and creative tinkerer Kevin Jackson has a knack of taking junk or upcycled items and creating impressive things.

Vintage wedding gowns had a moment to shine again recently when the Mid Canterbury Federation of Women’s Institutes (WI) held a wedding dresses and gowns parade during their annual federation cup day.