Regional Dairy Industry Award winners encourage entrants
Simon and Hilary Vallely were the 2018 Southland/Otago regional winners.
Simon and Hilary Vallely were the 2018 Southland/Otago regional winners.
"It is not fair the water quality issues be blamed only on dairy farmers".
Warren and Steph Burgess have been breeding Simmentals for 38 years.
"It was all a bit overwhelming and something I didn't expect" said Ash Murray.
NZ Superannuation Fund dairy farm video further fuels public row over winter grazing.
Clutha-Southland MP says tighter freshwater regulations could put farmers out of business.
Infant formula producer Mataura Valley Milk can pay its bills for about another month.
Project to "quantify nutrient, sediment & faecal losses from sheep winter crop grazing".
Good breeding season and low parasite numbers positive signs for Foveaux Strait oysters.
Some whitebaiters are annoyed at suggestions that stocks were decreasing.
APs set up to help deer farmers achieve personal & business goals by farming deer well.
Activist group Aussie Farms had listed Southland farms on an online map.
The 10-member taskforce includes environmentalist Angus Robson.
Activists insist campaign was not to target farmers, but the winter grazing system.
John Douglas wants environmentalists to talk to farmers rather than take photos at night.
Police said the shooting happened on Friday night or Saturday morning.
Comment: Whitebaiting is a tradition for many New Zealanders, writes Sarah Dowie.
Concerns raised at "Action on Agricultural Emissions" consultation in Invercargill.
"Instead of putting the people first, the Government is putting itself first.''
"I was surprised by how big bison are. They were everywhere, including on the roads".
Campaign launcher Angus Robson says he has seen things he felt he could not walk past.
One of Southland's most anticipated events will be back on the menu next year.
The first thing he did was lift his leg on his new owner's gumboot.
"I know it's traumatic to destroy a hive, but if you don't, you will spread it."
Environment Southland running checks to see if stock being kept away from waterways.
Southland farmers Mike and Kirsty Bodle found point of difference with First Light.
Southland meat processor Blue Sky Meats has delivered its best result in eight years.
John Young Farming said it could not get as good a price selling to other buyers.
Environmental work an excellent way for farmers to get to know the community.
A group of All Blacks turned out to show their support for Blair Vining's petition.