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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

Southland dairy farmer Hugh Jackson was crowned the Otago Southland FMG Young Farmer of the Year over the weekend.

A new report released last month, titled Thriving Southland ‘the difference that makes a difference’ highlights the progress the three-year Thriving Southland Change and Innovation Project has achieved so far.

As Otago and Southland enters the winter grazing season, MPI says it will have inspectors on the ground ensuring things are being done correctly.

Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) inspectors are on the ground in Otago and Southland to support animal welfare as farmers enter the winter grazing season.