The CountrySouth Island ploughmen off to Russia after winning NZ ChampsIan Woolley and Bob Mehrtens are set to represent the nation in Russia next year.14 Apr 04:30 AM
The CountryExtremely dry conditions in East Otago"Certainly, in the next few weeks, there is not a signal for above normal rainfall."13 Apr 08:45 PM
The CountryWhy these farmers love shorthorns"A modern milking shorthorn is a commercial cow that can keep up with the Friesians."13 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryPloughman sets his grandsons on the straight and narrowDave McDonald has encouraged his grandsons to take part in NZ Ploughing Championships.11 Apr 09:30 PM
The Country'Uphill battle': Parts of NZ dangerously dry with no immediate end in sightAkaroa farmer Hamish Menzies said they are making a plan for it if it doesn't rain soon.08 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountryKauana Sheep Dog Trial Club to celebrate centennialTrial only cancelled twice in past century - for flooding in 1970s and Covid-19 last year.07 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryIs hemp the answer for Southland farmers?Growing therapeutic hemp could be a "home run" for Southland farmers.07 Apr 01:30 AM
The CountrySheep classing skills on show at Waikaka Station field dayGuy Martin will assess the conformation and constitution of a flock of Texel ewe hoggets.07 Apr 01:00 AM
The CountryOtago couple enter on-farm dairy heifer competition to boost confidenceTaieri Plains farmers Lynne and Gregor Ramsay's stock skills will be put to the test.06 Apr 04:00 AM
The Country'Massive' potential for hop-growing in SouthlandSouthland farming family believes there's great potential for hops in the area.06 Apr 03:30 AM
The CountryClaims highly toxic waste buried at Tiwai Pt smelterFormer staff say the waste, that contains cyanide, has been buried in unmapped sites.05 Apr 08:03 PM
The CountryFarmer ploughing on with preparations for NZ ChampionshipsMark Dillon is preparing his paddocks for the New Zealand Ploughing Championships.04 Apr 05:15 PM
The CountryDairy farming 'not just milking cows' say award winnersSouthland-Otago Dairy Industry Awards Share Farmer of the Year winners on their success.03 Apr 06:00 PM
The CountryOtago-Southland sheep and beef farm returns likely to fall - B+LNZRed meat export revenue is forecast to drop for the 2020-21 season from the previous year.01 Apr 12:30 AM
The CountryRegulations expected to hit Southland dairy outputMounting pressure on Southland's agricultural sector is expected to hit dairy production.29 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryAmmonia leak prompts evacuation of Southland meat processing plantThe leak resulted in a full evacuation at South Pacific Meats in Awarua, Invercargill.24 Mar 05:38 AM
The CountryWhy Tangaroa Walker wants to give dairy a 'sexy-up'Southland farmer's Farm4Life Facebook page aims to inspire youth into the dairy sector.23 Mar 02:30 AM
The Country'Not good for our community' - Winton dump plan causes a stinkOpponents say it's unfair for small rural town to take so much rubbish from other regions.16 Mar 11:00 PM
The CountryVelvet shifting from medicine to health foodKiwi deer industry starting to see velvet as a health-food ingredient.16 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountrySacked by email: Worker awarded $20,000 for unjustified dismissalTyler Ward was dismissed from Samson Hill Harvesting Limited by email.15 Mar 10:20 PM
The CountryJack Frost tipped to make appearanceMetservice says there is a possibility of light frosts in parts of Otago and Southland.15 Mar 06:48 PM
The CountryRevealed: The NZ town where most employers are hiringThe companies said their main challenge is the lack of a good, skilled workforce.13 Mar 08:40 PM
The CountryHowzat! Swede paddock cricket pitch mystery solvedThe paddock has been christened the MCG - the Mossburn Cricket Ground.09 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountrySam Hodsell wins Otago/Southland Young Farmer finalThe 50/50 sharemilker took out the top spot with a knockout score of 512 points.07 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryAnother 75,000 tonnes of toxic waste stored near Tiwai PointThe Bluff aluminium smelter says it does not yet know what to do with the material.07 Mar 09:03 PM
The Country'Passionate' Southlanders queue for oysters after successful start to seasonBarnes Oysters has caught 3000 dozen since the season began on Monday.02 Mar 08:55 PM
The CountrySouthland A&P Show cancelled for the first time since WW2Organisers had no choice but to cancel this Saturday's event after alert level change.01 Mar 09:00 PM
The CountryFreedom: Beached trawler finally refloatedThe Remus ran aground on the South Island's southern west coast on Thursday.28 Feb 10:36 PM
The CountryGrounded: Fishing trawler stuck on remote beachIt's understood the vessel was trawling for albacore tuna, known as "chicken of the sea".26 Feb 01:39 AM
The CountryBeef breeders to get a taste of an ideal whitebait habitat"Surf and turf" theme for Limousin Beef Breeders' Society NZ's annual meeting this year.24 Feb 01:30 AM
The CountrySummer scorcher: Christchurch NZ's warmest place, pushing 31CA foehn wind is responsible for the warmer weather.23 Feb 12:45 AM
The CountryLife's ups and downs can't keep farmer out of rodeo saddleSouthland sheep and beef farmer back to rodeo after broken bones and a brain tumour.22 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountryBuster musters a big cluster of admirersBuster the Clydesdale was popular at the Mt Benger A&P Show's pet tent on Saturday.22 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountrySmelter stockpiles 100,000 tonnes of hazardous waste near beachThe smelter company will not reveal its plans for the hazardous waste.21 Feb 07:31 PM
