Cattle rescue after deluge
The Tirohia farming community joined forces to rescue close to 300 dairy cows from a 120 hectare property which succumbed to “chest deep water” after recent floods. Scott Paterson, who…
Robyn Budd and Hamish Browne, alongside Dr Shaun Forgie, get ready to release 400 dung beetles onto Black Pond Farm. PHOTO: KELLEY TANTAU
Farmers see power in beetle brigade
Two Mangatangi farmers have joined forces with Dr Shaun Forgie and his brigade of dung beetles, which, when deployed on to New Zealand paddocks, have the ability to improve water…
Oscar Gumbley on Kenny, left, Arlo Gumbley on Skye, Lee Gumbley and Mara Gumbley on Blue. Photo: GORDON PREECE
Grabbing opportunity by the reins
Lee Gumbley “couldn’t believe” the demand for horse riding lessons after advertising a new riding school in December last year. The former Paeroa early childhood education teacher told The Profile…