Watch: Company faces up to farmers after swede mix up
Farmers worried about compensation at public meeting in Gore last week.
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OIO rule changes affecting foreign farm sales
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BNZ expects dairy production recovery
The focus is quickly turning to the dairy season ahead, with dairy expected to recover.
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air
Local Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmers
Student nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Specialist advice on problem swede
Specialist advice for farmers who inadvertently sowed swede linked to cow deaths.
National rodeo finals a real family affair
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New Mycoplasma bovis find on Southland farm
Dairy farm outside Invercargill the latest to be confirmed as infected.
All in the family: a saddle for a kidney
You could say it was an interesting swap - a saddle for a kidney.
US veterinarian downplays Mycoplasma bovis risk
Dr Paul Dettloff says Mycoplasma bovis need not cripple dairy profitability
Watch: First Bluff oysters expected today
Bluff oysters are likely to make their first Otago appearance today.
Plan to develop assets to tap agri-tourism potential in Southland
Agri-tourism is expected to become a key attraction for South Island visitors.
PGG Wrightson: Steady price rise for most wools
Wool prices are strong and on firm aground at present.
Bad swedes: Supplier promises major review
"Every possible opportunity will be taken to make this process as rigorous as possible"
Error has farmers growing crop linked to cow deaths
A mistake led to 556 farmers growing crops, which previously caused liver disease in cows.
The Country - Wind edition
Phil Duncan, David Broome, Don Nicolson, Annette Scott and Rhodes Donald.
Watch: Field Days provide a welcome break for farmers
Damien O'Connor says Field Days are the perfect opportunity to reach out.
Mycoplasma bovis costs may exceed $100 million
Nathan Guy believes M. bovis compensation payouts could cost Government over $100 million.
Big toy has price tag to match
The world's largest conventional tractor also has a rather large price tag.
Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Katie Milne says people are beginning to realise how amazing farmers are.
Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes
Beer-tasting a popular part of the Southern Man competition at Southern Field Days.
M. bovis concerns taken on board: Damien O'Connor
Minister for Agriculture and Rural Communities spoke to Southland farmers about M. bovis.
Listen: M. bovis 'could change way NZ farms'
A farmer affected by M. bovis believes the cattle disease could change the way NZ farms.
Scene set for bumper Southern Field Days
This year's Waimumu Field Days has attracted about 765 siteholders.
Farmers losing millions in drought
Despite rain, farmers certainly 'not out of the woods yet'.
Mycoplasma bovis: Number of infected properties rises to 23
Farms in Southland and South Canterbury found to be infected with the cattle disease.
Events throughout Otago to offer advice for farmers
Events to help farmers coping with drought conditions scheduled throughout Otago.
Welsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P Show
Fierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show
Remembering rain will come
Searing heat has been hitting Southland and Otago for several weeks now.
Long-term effects of drought on farmers considered
The public and businesses look at long-term effects of drought affecting Otago, Southland.
Drought hits Southland and Otago
Damien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.