The CountryHollyvale Farms supreme winner at Southland Farm Environment AwardsHollyvale Farms also won the soil management award and agri-science award.10 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountryOverseas investors secure four farms for forestry conversionOIO approves sale of a further four farms to overseas investors to plant into forestry.31 May 08:30 PM
The CountrySouthland Rural Support Trust member retires after 15 yearsFarmer Russell Falconer says the trust has come a long way since launching in 2007.30 May 04:59 PM
The CountryEmployee awarded $8000 after being tapped on her backside with bucketThe woman complained about her co-workers's conduct for several weeks.25 May 06:00 AM
The CountryIcy blast hits NZ: 849 lightning strikes, flooding - and big swell, snow on the wayStrong winds, heavy rain across NZ, and brace for a temperature drop down south on Friday.18 May 10:55 PM
The CountryMan arrested after alleged South Otago hit-and-runThe accused is due to appear in Dunedin District Court later this month.18 May 06:24 AM
The Country'Real hazardous': Warning as bales coming loose off trucksBales pose a serious risk to road users because they weigh up to two tonnes.15 May 10:45 PM
The CountrySouthland restaurant fined $10k for poor seafood record-keepingChan Farther and Son Limited plead guilty to two charges under the Fisheries Act.13 May 02:30 AM
The CountryCow row: Dispute between dairy farmers after claims cows were returned in poor conditionThe row saw one party charter a chopper to fly over the other's farm looking for evidence.11 May 05:00 PM
The CountryDry conditions ease in SouthlandMuch-needed rain means drought conditions plaguing Southland farmers have eased.10 May 11:00 PM
The Country'Stunning experience': How Blair Drysdale learned to love Country CalendarBalfour farmer was initially reluctant to let the iconic show tell his story.10 May 04:00 AM
The CountryTractor rolls into ditch in SouthlandPolice received a report of a rolled tractor in Winton-Substation Rd at 12:55 pm.10 May 02:00 AM
The CountryDuck hunting 'a bonding experience' for Southland family"On our family farm growing up we always had a duck pond.09 May 12:00 AM
The CountryCalves go for good prices at Upper Clutha on-farm salePrices "well up" on last year at back-to-back sales at five stations in the Upper Clutha.04 May 11:00 PM
The CountrySouthland saffron grower busy keeping up with demandKiwi Saffron owner is keen to expand the number of growers in New Zealand.04 May 09:45 PM
The CountryProtesters stop operations at Southland coal mineProtesters had provisions to last several days, they said.01 May 10:53 PM
The CountrySanford sells lobster quota for $49.3mSanford has sold its Southern South Island lobster quota for $49 million.28 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryFive minutes with: Farm assistant William FergusonThe Otago Daily Times catches up with William Ferguson to find out what makes him tick.27 Apr 10:00 PM
The CountryDry summer results in feed shortage for Southland farmersSouthland farmers say the long dry spell has created a big demand for food.27 Apr 06:30 PM
The CountryDifference to be paid after takeover of Blue Sky MeatsIn March, Southern Lamb made an offer to acquire all Blue Sky shares at $3 per share.26 Apr 09:15 PM
The CountryDiverse entries from Otago/Southland for Ballance Farm Environment AwardsSouthern entries include egg production, timber, deer and dairy farming operations.23 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryMethane talk a drawcard for Texel breeders' club field dayAgResearch scientist Dr Suzanne Rowe talked about proposed changes to methane rules.22 Apr 04:59 PM
The CountrySouthland farmer says ruling to halt irrigation reduced trustJason Herrick says irrigation halt was a reaction to public sentiment rather than science.21 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryEffects of dry weather will be felt in Southland for months"2022 is the driest year on record and March has been the driest March we've ever had."14 Apr 01:32 AM
The CountryEnvironment Southland to review water restrictionsThe weather forecast is for rain in much of Southland today.11 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryRural Support Trust urges drought-hit Southland farmers to seek help"They don't like asking for help," Rural Support Trust co-ordinator Lindsay Wright says.11 Apr 06:30 PM
The Country1500 new meat, forestry, dairy workers could jet inWith meat industry hit and calving season approaching, hundreds more workers fast-tracked.11 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryGroundswell NZ still keen for solo meeting with PMGroundswell NZ is pushing for a meeting without the presence of industry bodies.10 Apr 09:30 PM
The CountryQueenstown farmer has never had to irrigate so lateChris Dagg predicts he'll need to irrigate for at least another couple of weeks.08 Apr 05:30 PM
The CountryNo changes to irrigation cuts in SouthlandWater shortage direction in place until at least Monday.08 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountryDamien O'Connor and Meka Whaitiri visit drought-hit Southland farmsO'Connor and Whaitiri got a first-hand look at the dry paddocks yesterday.07 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryWeather records tumble in dry and warm MarchQueenstown recorded its warmest March in 150 years.07 Apr 07:09 PM
The CountryBlue Sky Meats takeover: Offer not reasonable, report saysIndependent committee believes Southern Lamb Investments' offer undervalued Blue Sky.06 Apr 05:37 AM
The CountryAwarua blaze: Firefighters prepare for strong windsThe fire has spread through more than 1300 hectares.06 Apr 02:08 AM
