Chris Dagg predicts he'll need to irrigate for at least another couple of weeks.

Water shortage direction in place until at least Monday.

O'Connor and Whaitiri got a first-hand look at the dry paddocks yesterday.

Queenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.

Independent committee believes Southern Lamb Investments' offer undervalued Blue Sky.

The fire has spread through more than 1300 hectares.

Heavy rain across the country is also expected today.

The man died of his injuries at the scene.

Grins all round as Alan Mortimore, 49, and 14-year-old son Danny return after three days.

AgResearch to talk about proposed changes to methane rules and low-input sheep farming.

The pair failed to return from their hunt on Saturday.

Council revises an irrigation ban in the province after an outcry from local farmers.

Southland dairy farmers have hit out at the decision to cut their irrigation takes.

He blew an excess breath alcohol reading of 1077mcg when he was stopped by police.

Agriculture Minister Damien O'Connor made the announcement today.

Some farmers won't have to test for bovine tuberculosis before moving stock off-farm.

Fire crews have isolated part of the building.

Ideas flowed at the Mid Oreti Catchment Group's planning meeting last week.

Report says Southland has "significant vulnerability" due to lack of halal slaughtermen.

Environment Southland Staff will also be assessing paddocks from the roadside.

The town has been nearly completely cut off since February 9.

Beledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.

The championships were held at the Waimahaka Collie Club on February 5 and 6.

Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.

Mossburn farm manager now has a second chance to "go for gold" at grand final.

The money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.

"The southern shift hasn't happened as much as we would have liked."

"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."

Reports some farmers in the South asking symptomatic staff to avoid being tested.