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Wednesday, 02 July 2025 10:25

Foot-in-mouth

OPINION: The Hound hears from his canine pals in Southland that an individual's derogatory remarks on social media have left them wishing they had kept their mouth firmly closed.

Published in The Hound

While opening the first electrode boiler at its Edendale site, Fonterra has announced a $70 million investment in two further new electrode boilers.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 13:25

Another win

OPINION: Feds Southland 'pres' Jason Herrick and colleagues who continue the good fight against bureaucratic madness on behalf of farmers, have had another win - for now, at least - getting a court decision granting a 'stay' on rules in the Southland Water and Land Plan until changes can be made to section 70 of the RMA by central goverment, somtheing they clearly signaled after the election.

Published in Milking It
Thursday, 20 March 2025 13:42

Court decision a win for Southland farmers

Federated Farmers says it welcomes a recent court decision which granted a stay on rules in the Southland Water and Land Plan until legislative changes can be made by government.

Published in General News
Friday, 07 February 2025 12:55

Southland ready for winter grazing

Southland Federated Farmers president Jason Herrick says farmers are prepared for winter grazing every year.

Published in Management
Wednesday, 13 November 2024 12:55

Not fair

OPINION: The Listener's latest piece on winter grazing among Southland dairy farmers leaves much to be desired.

Published in Milking It
Thursday, 24 October 2024 10:25

Southland farmers breathe a sigh of relief

Southland Farmers will be breathing a sigh of relief that central Government is stepping in to stop Environment Southland from introducing unworkable and expensive new farming rules.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 12:55

Help for flood-stricken farmers

Multiple agencies are working to help farmers in Otago hit by the recent floods and Southland farmers who have faced many months of adverse weather.

Published in General News

Southland farmers have been assured that, while concerning, there are no immediate implications from a court decision which requires them to apply for a resource consent just to continue farming.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 12 July 2023 08:55

Inspection flights 'box-ticking exercise'

Southland farmers say forced rules enforcements around winter grazing is just a "box ticking exercise".

Published in General News
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