Southern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competition
Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.
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"This year, they've just come out of the woodwork."
Southern mayors inspire farm gate vaccination drive
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A2 Milk completes purchase of Mataura Valley Milk
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'Feel Good' Field Day to lift wellbeing
Field day near Gore aims to improve wellbeing of young people in rural communities.
Southland farmer says winter grazing needs careful planning
Southland farmer Ewen Mathieson has some top tips for winter grazing.
Dog trials: Results from day one
South Island and NZ Championship sheep dog trials on at Greenvale, near Gore.
Erica 'gobsmacked' to qualify for top sheep dog trials
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Ploughman sets his grandsons on the straight and narrow
Dave McDonald has encouraged his grandsons to take part in NZ Ploughing Championships.
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Leon Samuels wins Southern Shears open final
Results from the Southern Shears shearing and woolhandling championships this weekend.
Growing numbers come to learn more about oats
"I see oats as being complementary to other farming types rather than in competition."
South Island Premier Ram Auction goes online, attracts new buyers
Gore A&P Association said it was the first time the auction had been livestreamed.
Hampshire ram investment pays dividends for farmer
An $8000 investment at Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Ben Butterick.
Farmers continue protest momentum with group, petition
Farmer group Groundswell NZ stemmed from last month's tractor trek in Gore.
'They don't give a rats': The quest to free Southland residents from a toxic liability
In 2014, thousands of tonnes of toxic waste was trucked into Mataura. It's still there.
Whitebaiting a big part of Southlander's life
Nephew says John Edward Toogood, 71, loved to fish and whitebait.
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Farmers stage protest at the Gore A&P Showgrounds.
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Residents of Southland town living with constant threat of toxic waste.
Farmer finds benefits from wintering deer
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Field day focuses on farm environmental issues
Farmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.
Five tonnes of Whangārei citrus brings winter cheer to South Islanders
Five tonnes of citrus from Whangārei has been distributed around the South Island.
Regenerative farming gains ground at Gore meeting
More than 100 people attended Gore meeting to hear about regenerative farming.
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