Foothills landowners have a good opportunity to profit from planting trees on marginal land through the Emissions Trading Scheme.

The annual Ashburton Hogget and In-Lamb Ewe Fair saw fewer numbers of stock this year with lower prices for average ewes compared with last year.

Mid Canterbury Rural Women once again won the Lady Blundell Trophy in recognition of their Have a Heart safer school bus campaign.

The Hinds Ploughing Association will celebrate another milestone this year with its 60th Jubilee being held on Ian Lowe's property.