Land use options in South Island open up
Canterbury and Southland seen as viable options for North Island farmers looking to move.
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No sign of bonamia in wild oyster population
Recent tests of a wild oyster fishery in Bluff show no signs of Bonamia ostreae parasite.
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The Invercargill gun faced an experienced field in Saturday's five-man final.
Game booty believed to be stolen
Police believe trophy antlers and heads found at a Dunedin property may have been stolen.
Regions leading in jobs advertising
ANZ Job Ads series reports regions outshine larger centres on an annual basis.
Methane, nitrous oxide levels can be reduced
Four options either available to farmers at present or being worked on says Dr Dynes.
World Shearing Champs make the cut for New Zealand Event Awards
2017 World Shearing and Woolhandling Championships in the running for best event.
Spring, the time to keep an eye out for rooks
Environment Southland and the Otago Regional Council join forces to hunt for rooks.
Mataura Valley Milk teams up with council to treat wastewater
Gore District Council and Mataura Valley Milk to build new wastewater treatment plant.
Hunters warned to observe rules for poison areas
National Pest Control Agencies warns hunters about areas where brodifacoum poison is used.
Heavy rain causes slips to fall on roads
"Severe weather" warning: heavy rain in parts of Gisborne and northern Hawke's Bay.
Raw milk 'might contain listeria'
People concerned after consuming the affected milk are urged to contact a doctor.
Pair having a crack at walnut growing
Nurseryman hopes to sell nuts through the family's nurseries or at farmers' markets.
Flux-meter data relevant for Otago/Southland arable farmers
Information on nutrient losses will have applications for Otago/Southland arable farmers.
Farmers avoid jail in 'largest case of animal neglect'
'Life-changing situation' for Lumsden farmers after nearly 200 cows were put down.
Positive perception important to farmers
Dean Rabbidge is an advocate for telling the good stories in farming.
Watch: High country water quality under scrutiny
The rivers of Otago and Southland continue to be degraded say Otago University scientists
Cold water poured on policy
Irrigation NZ chairwoman Nicky Hyslop talks about rural resilience and Labour's water tax.
Pourakino Catchment Group and iwi join forces
Groups planning for increasing plantings and improving water quality together.
Demand for vets 'unprecedented'
Some of southern dairy region's vet practices finding it difficult to fill staff vacancies
Survey shows increase in number of farms making a profit
Compared to 12 months ago, the proportion of farms making a profit has doubled.
Southern Dairy Hub officially opened
Southern Dairy Hub "a testament to Southland's tenacity, determination and passion."
Primary sector leads capitalisation growth
Deloitte South Island Index of listed companies' market capitalisation shows modest growth
Watch: Bonamia not detected in wild Bluff oysters
MPI says no Bonamia ostreae detected in latest testing of the Bluff wild oyster fishery.
Heavy snow on the way for both islands
It may be snow-go for some motorists this week, with white stuff on the way.
Award finalist hopes for third time lucky
Hayden Peter has been a finalist in the Beef & Lamb NZ Sheep Industry Awards three times.
Oyster farmers to discuss extraction
Meeting in Bluff today to hammer out more details on Big Glory Bay oyster removal plan.
Farmers urged to rethink use of fertiliser
Soil scientist Graham Shepherd talked to farmers on benefits of alternatives to fertiliser
Small actions on farm lead to big environmental change
Do something small for the environment on the farm and it would add up to something big.
Milk payout hits palm kernel use
PKE imports plunged in the South Island last year as the dairy payout hit a 10-year low.
Ministry slammed for inaction over oysters
The Ministry for Primary Industries has been labelled "incompetent" after ignoring advice
Oysters 'safe to eat' despite parasite
Parasite found at Stewart Island not yet found in wild fisheries says Nathan Guy