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.

"The primary plan has been based - in my academic opinion - on incorrect catchment data".

Cracking southern autumn bull season with buyers chasing quality bulls across all breeds.

This season's prices for store and works lambs continued to be some of the highest.

So far, 1125 claims for compensation had been received by MPI.

Third emergency birth since the Lumsden Maternity Centre was downgraded in April.

The new facility would provide employment opportunities for 40 people.

Group formed as a region-wide leadership network to benefit the Southland dairy sector.

Fiordland Deer Industry Environment Group is the first in the southern region.

After a roadside birth last month, more are feared in rural Southland.

"The biggest thing is having our peers say we are doing a good job."

The local MP says a lack of maternity services is to blame for the roadside birth.

Southland sheep and beef farmer McRae represents Otago/Southland at the Grand Final.

Mataura police say stock theft had caused considerable distress to the farm owners.

Eight rams had "very distinctive" orange spray paint marks on their backs.

James Matheson named runner-up in the Dairy Manager of the Year category

An arborist who alleged he was being bullied has been awarded more than $28,000.

Couple to host field day on Landcorp's Kepler Farm, near Te Anau, tomorrow.

Hamish Goatley spent six weeks driving for an agricultural contractor.

Fire so intense emergency staff could not enter house even hours afterwards.

"You get up early ... see the sunrise and enjoy the sport of hunting."

Breeders from around NZ were in Canterbury and North Otago last week for an annual tour.

Comment: The burden of the proposed plan falls disproportionately on farmers.

Invercargill resident Corey Carston learned the importance of duck-calling at a young age.

The weather looks to be great for duck-shooting, but unpleasant for duck hunters.

''The first day was really hard but by the fourth day I was shearing by myself.''

South Island-based finalist Emma Hammond says the acknowledgement is "humbling".