The CountryAutumn temperatures shoot up to 32CTemperatures have surged over 30C in Hawke's Bay.03 Apr 06:51 AM
The CountryLocal Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmersStudent nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On Air.16 Mar 06:00 PM
VideoLocal Focus: It's just a quick prick for farmersStudent nurses offer free health checks for farmers. Made with funding from NZ On AirWatch16 Mar 06:00 PM
The CountrySpecialist advice on problem swedeSpecialist advice for farmers who inadvertently sowed swede linked to cow deaths.12 Mar 09:01 PM
The CountryNational rodeo finals a real family affairIt's all about rodeo for the Perkins family from Southland.12 Mar 07:52 PM
The CountryNew Mycoplasma bovis find on Southland farmDairy farm outside Invercargill the latest to be confirmed as infected.09 Mar 03:30 AM
The CountryAll in the family: a saddle for a kidneyYou could say it was an interesting swap - a saddle for a kidney.07 Mar 09:43 PM
The CountryUS veterinarian downplays Mycoplasma bovis riskDr Paul Dettloff says Mycoplasma bovis need not cripple dairy profitability04 Mar 07:49 PM
The CountryWatch: First Bluff oysters expected todayBluff oysters are likely to make their first Otago appearance today.01 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryPlan to develop assets to tap agri-tourism potential in SouthlandAgri-tourism is expected to become a key attraction for South Island visitors.27 Feb 05:00 PM
The CountryPGG Wrightson: Steady price rise for most woolsWool prices are strong and on firm aground at present.25 Feb 03:00 PM
The CountryBad swedes: Supplier promises major review"Every possible opportunity will be taken to make this process as rigorous as possible"23 Feb 06:45 PM
The CountryError has farmers growing crop linked to cow deathsA mistake led to 556 farmers growing crops, which previously caused liver disease in cows.22 Feb 05:18 PM
The CountryThe Country - Wind editionPhil Duncan, David Broome, Don Nicolson, Annette Scott and Rhodes Donald.18 Feb 10:02 PM
The CountryWatch: Field Days provide a welcome break for farmersDamien O'Connor says Field Days are the perfect opportunity to reach out.18 Feb 09:39 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis costs may exceed $100 millionNathan Guy believes M. bovis compensation payouts could cost Government over $100 million.15 Feb 09:31 PM
The CountryBig toy has price tag to matchThe world's largest conventional tractor also has a rather large price tag.15 Feb 08:54 PM
The CountryMomentum grows in understanding of farming, farmersKatie Milne says people are beginning to realise how amazing farmers are.15 Feb 08:45 PM
The CountryBeer, salt and chops challenge blokesBeer-tasting a popular part of the Southern Man competition at Southern Field Days.15 Feb 07:59 PM
The CountryM. bovis concerns taken on board: Damien O'ConnorMinister for Agriculture and Rural Communities spoke to Southland farmers about M. bovis.14 Feb 08:26 PM
The CountryListen: M. bovis 'could change way NZ farms'A farmer affected by M. bovis believes the cattle disease could change the way NZ farms.13 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountryScene set for bumper Southern Field DaysThis year's Waimumu Field Days has attracted about 765 siteholders.12 Feb 08:54 PM
The CountryFarmers losing millions in droughtDespite rain, farmers certainly 'not out of the woods yet'.12 Feb 06:30 PM
The CountryMycoplasma bovis: Number of infected properties rises to 23Farms in Southland and South Canterbury found to be infected with the cattle disease.08 Feb 08:14 PM
The CountryEvents throughout Otago to offer advice for farmersEvents to help farmers coping with drought conditions scheduled throughout Otago.31 Jan 08:10 PM
The CountryWelsh narrowly beat New Zealand pair at A & P ShowFierce competition in shearing and woolhandling at the Taihape A & P Show31 Jan 03:01 AM
The CountryRemembering rain will comeSearing heat has been hitting Southland and Otago for several weeks now.31 Jan 01:45 AM
The CountryLong-term effects of drought on farmers consideredThe public and businesses look at long-term effects of drought affecting Otago, Southland.31 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountryDrought hits Southland and OtagoDamien O'Connor has extended drought classification to Otago and Southland.30 Jan 03:19 AM
The CountryRain's benefit likely to be short-livedRain forecast for later in the week welcome but its effect would be relatively short-lived29 Jan 09:42 PM
The CountryDrought may turn to deluge for SouthDeluge will be a relief for Southern farmers but will it be helpful or destructive?29 Jan 09:06 PM
The CountrySouthern farmers feel the heat as crops failFarmers are facing hard decisions on destocking and replanting failed winter feed crops.29 Jan 08:58 PM
The CountryFrequent calls keep chopper pilots busyNo shortage of callouts for helicopter companies in Central Otago and the Lakes District.29 Jan 05:00 PM
