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OPINION: The Listener's latest piece on winter grazing among Southland dairy farmers leaves much to be desired.
It presents an unfair reflection of many hardworking Southland farmers who work tirelessly to keep animals safe and dry during winter.
The article claims intenive farming in the cold Deep South could damage the image of the dairy industry.
Southland dairy industry leaders admit that a handful of farmers are still not getting winter grazing right but painting every dairy farmer in the region with the same brush isn't fair.
The article unfairly claims that most Southland cattle spend winter on paddocks that are often bare soil. Nothing could further from the truth.
Claims that some Southland farmers were invoiced up to $4000 for winter grazing compliance checks despite not breaching rules are being rejected by Environment Southland.
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Following recent storms in the region, the 69th edition of the Tour of Southland cycling event has been postponed.
A function at Parliament on 7th October brought together central government decision-makers, MPs, industry stakeholders and commercial partners to highlight the need for strategic investment in the future of Fieldays and its home, the Mystery Creek Events Centre campus.
The Government's revised 2050 biogenic methane target range of 14-24% by 2050 is being welcomed by dairy farmers.
An increasing number of students are doing agricultural and horticultural degrees at Massey University by distance learning.
ANZ New Zealand is encouraging farmers and businesses impacted by the recent extreme weather that hit Southland and South Otago last week to seek support if they need it.
When Professor Pierre Venter takes up his new role as vice chancellor at Massey University next February it will just be a matter of taking a few steps across the road to get to his new office at the Palmerston North Campus.
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