Rural – Page 32 – The Valley Profile

The farmstead boasts a 540-tree citrus orchard, and the Greens are planning to nurture them as holistically and organically as possible. Photo: ALICE PARMINTER

New owners refresh citrus brand

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:September 19, 2023
Post category:Rural

When Mike and Nikki Green first saw their farm on Omahu Valley Rd, they were instantly smitten. The couple spent two hours wandering around the 12 hectare property in the…

Jim Lynch, 1917. PHOTO: SUPPLIED

Farmers’ war history made way for freedom

Post author:Kelley Tantau
Post published:August 31, 2023
Post category:Rural

Before becoming Kerepēhi farmers, James and Thomas Lynch lived a very different life.The brothers both served in World War I, with James [Jim] part of the 2nd Otago Regiment, and…

Hikutaia School students Jayden Good, left, with Buddy, and Denvor Kisling, with Hot Chocka.

Bulls for schools: Hikutaia’s funding bid for new van

Post author:Alice Parminter
Post published:August 23, 2023
Post category:Rural

Hikutaia School’s annual bull calf fundraiser is on once again.The school has put out a call to local farmers, asking them to donate a bull calf to be auctioned off…

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