Saturday, March 30, 2024

In Memoriam


Agribusiness visionary Allan Pye dies aged 83

Agribusiness visionary Allan Pye dies aged 83

Annette ScottMar 20, 2024
Self-made multimillionaire Pye was a farming legend in his native South Canterbury and beyond.

Brosnahan a staunch advocate for agriculture

Neal WallaceMar 15, 2024
Terry Brosnahan's uncompromising journalistic values ensured readers were always put first, writes Neal Wallace.

Sir Tim Wallis 1938-2023: Deer pioneer

Annette ScottOct 20, 2023
Passionate aviator led the way to era of heli deer capture.

In memoriam: Tony Parker, pioneering sheep breeder

Neal WallaceMar 9, 2023
One the first New Zealand sheep breeders to adopt an objective measurement to achieve genetic improvement.


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Tributes to wool stalwart Bay

Hugh StringlemanMar 23, 2022
The New Zealand wool industry has paid tribute to farmer, director and businessman Maurice Bayly (Bay) de Lautour who passed away in Hawke’s Bay recently, aged 88.
Remembering a dairy legend

Remembering a dairy legend

Sonita ChandarNov 29, 2021
Dairy champion and leader John Luxton had a long association with the industry. His contribution will be long-lasting.
John Luxton poses in a padddock

Industry pays tribute to John Luxton

Farmers WeeklyNov 17, 2021
Farming industry leaders have paid tribute to former Minister of Agriculture and dairy industry leader John Luxton who passed away this week, aged 75.