Farmers urged to plan for winter’s worst
With the winter grazing season beginning soon, Environment Southland is encouraging farmers to have a plan, make sure the whole farm team knows the plan, and be prepared for when poor weather strikes.
Keen triallist ‘chuffed’ with win
Keen triallist ‘chuffed’ with win
South Otago farmer Henry Smith was ‘‘pretty bloody chuffed’’ when he and his huntaway bitch Trix won the zigzag event recently at the Southland Centre Championships at Mararoa.
Young buyer gets his dream cow
Young buyer gets his dream cow
Southland boy Koby Hunter wants life on his family dairy farm to be less black and white so he paid top dollar for a red cow.
Tariff turmoil doesn't dampen dairy demand
Tariff turmoil doesn't dampen dairy demand
The crucial dairy export sector is showing no signs of being affected by the tariff-induced market turmoil.
Prices put a ‘smile’ on farmers’ faces
Prices put a ‘smile’ on farmers’ faces
Steer and heifer prices have never been higher at the Owaka Calf Sale, award-winning vendors say.
Recognition for stewards of environment
Recognition for stewards of environment
Central Otago high-country sheep and beef farmers Tracy and Andrew Paterson have won the top prize at the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards for their environmental stewardship and community...
Planning turns into performance
Planning turns into performance
Awarua deer farmer Cam Nelson’s strong vision and environmental values won him the supreme award at the Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards last week.
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
The winners of the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards were announced at a function at Wingatui Racecourse near Mosgiel last week.
Clutha farmers produce best heifers
Clutha farmers produce best heifers
Clutha dairy farmers have taken home the spoils from the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand southern districts dairy heifer competition.
Breeder seizes ‘the opportunity’
Breeder seizes ‘the opportunity’
South Otago dairy farmer Megan Morrison is the only southerner in a group of young New Zealanders in a new programme teaching skills on governance and cattle breeding.
Teen celebrates first year of stud
Teen celebrates first year of stud
Teenager Charlotte Hunt is celebrating the first anniversary of her Murray Grey stud in Southland.
New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
New policy ‘huge leap in right direction’
A South Otago farmer says a new policy to get New Zealand wool products into government buildings is "a huge leap in the right direction".
Palmerston Second Calf Sale
Palmerston Second Calf Sale
Demand has been strong at calf sales in the South.
From feed mill to plate
From feed mill to plate
New Zealand is a farming nation known around the globe for its premium produce.
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Campaign hoping to improve safety
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Campaign hoping to improve safety
A strategy to "turn health and safety on its head" is helping youngsters across the South keep their families safer at home and on the farm.
Forward-thinkers take top prize
Forward-thinkers take top prize
Central Otago high-country sheep and beef farmers Tracy and Andrew Paterson have won the top prize at the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Detailed planning turns into performance
Detailed planning turns into performance
Awarua deer farmer Cam Nelson’s strong vision and environmental values won him the supreme award at the Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards last week.
Woolly good news
Woolly good news
A South Otago farmer says a new policy to get New Zealand wool products into government buildings is "a huge leap in the right direction".
Family sells cream of cow crop to realise dream
Moving a herd: family sells cream of cow crop to realise dream
Sharemilkers Michael and Cherie Berkers will sell the best of their herd to realise their dream of owning a farm.
Confidence in beef market on rise
Confidence in beef market on rise
What a difference a year makes in the beef game.