Ingka Investments has been buying farming land in Otago, Southland and Hawke's Bay.

Stuart Catto is closing his Oamaru business Catto Wool, after a lifetime in the industry.

"We think 80 to 90 utes, which is a better turnout than last year."

Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.

Phil Kelly whisked Sally (Katherine) MacLean away from her family farm to live in Gore.

Blair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.

"It will give [people] an update on what is happening in the marketplace."

Of about 150 rams, one stood out to John Henricksen at the auction in Gore.

"The smiles of pride on faces as animals were paraded were priceless."

Gore Mayor Tracy Hicks and Southland Mayor Gary Tong want to get farmers vaccinated.

Dairy farming opportunities brought Lauren and Ollie Badcock to New Zealand.

A2 Milk looks to become less reliant on Synlait as it moves into manufacturing.

George Broughton sold Boss, while daughter Martha sold Bryn - but who got the top price?

Heading dog Bryn fetched top price of $8000 at Charlton Saleyards.

Groundswell NZ wants tractors, utes, topdressing planes & dogs at "A Howl of a Protest".

Field day near Gore aims to improve wellbeing of young people in rural communities.

Southland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.

South Island and NZ Championship sheep dog trials on at Greenvale, near Gore.

The companies said their main challenge is the lack of a good, skilled workforce.

Results from the Southern Shears shearing and woolhandling championships this weekend.

"I see oats as being complementary to other farming types rather than in competition."

Gore A&P Association said it was the first time the auction had been livestreamed.

An $8000 investment at Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Ben Butterick.

Farmer group Groundswell NZ stemmed from last month's tractor trek in Gore.

In 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.

Nephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.

Farmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.

Residents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.

John Somerville reckons wintering deer is good for animals, environment, paddock & farmer.

Farmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.