
Bad weather affects hogget lambing in Southland
Recent wet and windy weather meant farmers had ''high losses''.
Recent wet and windy weather meant farmers had ''high losses''.
Regional economic growth continues to outpace Auckland, although everywhere is slowing.
About 350 people attended a roadshow in Gore yesterday to discuss the proposed changes.
South Canterbury and West Coast hold off low-ranked home sides to keep top spots
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.
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.
Southland beekeeper Steph Munro reckons has definitely found "her calling".
Employees voted unanimously to accept fishing company's pay offer.
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.
Comment: Whitebaiting is a tradition for many New Zealanders, writes Sarah Dowie.
Concerns raised at "Action on Agricultural Emissions" consultation in Invercargill.
Organisers say having trial indoors is ideal as the weather can be "pretty iffy".
The Parkers have a reputation for producing top working dogs.
"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.