Ngāi Tahu to run marine farms after Treaty settlement
Ngāi Tahu has been advocating for its rights since the 1992 fisheries settlement.
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Honeymoon leads to NZ dairy farming career for UK couple
Dairy farming opportunities brought Lauren and Ollie Badcock to New Zealand.
Dry summers causing porina problem in the South
Outbreaks of the pasture-damaging insect more prevalent in the South due to dry summers.
'A bloody nuisance': Southland Mayor on Three Waters email bombardment
Three Waters has been a hot political topic since its July 2020 launch.
Dog trials raise $12,000 for Hospice Southland
Event raised "a couple of grand more than last year" dog trials committee chairman says.
Huge interest in Southland green hydrogen project
Some of the interested parties include international businesses.
Fear forestry conversions impacting farming communities
"It's going to be the death of sheep and beef farming as we know it."
Spring weather 'grim' but not the worst for farmers in the South
"Back-to-back" extreme weather events hit the South on September 10 and 13.
Back to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year round
When NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.
Winter grazing: Southland Regional Council stresses proper planning
"There continues to be some farmers who need more support to do better."
Milford Road still closed due to avalanche risk
Avalanche risk means road to Milford Sound has been closed since last Thursday.
Dunedin alpaca farmer wants new owner for herd
Andy Nailard, one of the South's largest breeders, is selling his alpaca herd.
South to get chilly as snow predicted to 200m
Snow would be accompanied by showers and possible hail and thunderstorms.
Storm havoc: Strong winds in South Island blow trucks off road
Two trucks have come off the road and roofing iron has been sent flying in strong winds.
Gardeners encouraged to plant bee-friendly species
Southland beekeeper asking southerners to take part in Bee Aware Month this September.
Oyster parasite not in Foveaux Strait despite warning it was
Biosecurity NZ says test results were wrong and Bonamia ostreae was never in the strait.
Farmer calls for patience when dealing with environmental change
New regulations have been coming thick and fast at farmers in the last few years.
Former townie making a go of it as head shepherd on Longacre Station
Intensive work of Longacre constantly challenges Ben Maxwell. It also keeps him grounded.
Concerns Australia's luring immigrant dairy workers across Tasman
Australia providing financial incentives, including relocation costs and bonuses.
Southland farmer accused of draining wetland
A Southland farmer already in mediation over land clearing is now under investigation.
Calm and collected is the way at charity dog trial
"The big thing is to keep everything nice and quiet, not try and rush."
Wild weather: Auckland gales and snow in the south
Thunderstorms will light up North Island skies across the day before a wild weekend.
Intensive winter grazing improves but not all councils have data on its use
Report shows 7 regional councils have no estimates on how many farms use winter grazing.
'Significant cold break' could bring fresh dumping of snow nationwide
Snow could fall to 100-200m in Otago and Southland and 300-400m in the North Island.
Tiwai smelter power could be diverted to hydrogen by 2023
An Australian mining company told MBIE it had "rapidly developing plans" for Southland.
A2 Milk completes purchase of Mataura Valley Milk
A2 Milk looks to become less reliant on Synlait as it moves into manufacturing.
Wild weather: Roads still closed, thunderstorms possible in south
MetService is predicting a front will move across the lower South Island this evening.
The secret to getting cows to pee more
Cows urinate more if they have been eating plantain, a central Southland sharemilker says.
'Good mate' sells for 'crazy money' at Gore dog sale
Heading dog Bryn fetched top price of $8000 at Charlton Saleyards.
Southern seed sector set to grow
Seed Grower of the Year says seed industry is big and getting bigger.
Thieves target Riverton whitebaiters' huts
Items taken include fishing gear, vehicle batteries, gas cookers and potbelly stoves.
Direct drilling no-till system works for Grain Grower of the Year
The Horrell family has been cropping for five generations in Northern Southland.
Dry autumn means ewes carrying fewer lambs
Ewes carrying up to 30 per cent fewer lambs than last year on some farms.
Images of distressed animals misleading, council says
Recent publicity surrounding intensive winter grazing in Southland unhelpful council says.