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Court Ruling Brings Relief For Southland Farmers
Court Ruling Brings Relief For Southland Farmers
Farming   -   Mar 21, 2025

* Court decision halts costly resource consent requirements for over 3000 Southland farmers. * Farmers faced expenses of up to $30,000 just to continue routine farming. * Legislative changes to the Resource Management Act are expected later this year. A recent court decision has provided relief for over 3000 Southland farmers, pausing

Farmers Urge Duck Hunters To Boycott Licences
Farmers Urge Duck Hunters To Boycott Licences
Farming   -   Mar 13, 2025

* Federated Farmers Southland encourages hunters to buy game bird licences from other regions. * The boycott aims to protest Southland Fish & Game’s alleged anti-farming stance. * Federation urges constructive engagement between Fish & Game and the farming community. Federated Farmers Southland is calling on duck hunters in the region to

Southland Excavator Operator Aims For National Title
Southland Excavator Operator Aims For National Title
News   -   Mar 10, 2025

* Brad Fallow will represent Southland in a top national excavator competition this March. * Three women are finalists for the first time in the event’s 31-year history. * The event will include career-focused experiences for those exploring civil construction. Invercargill’s Brad Fallow is set to take on the nation’s

Southland Farmer's Edible Bale Netting Gains Attention
Southland Farmer's Edible Bale Netting Gains Attention
Farming   -   Mar 10, 2025

* Kiwi Econet's edible bale netting offers a sustainable alternative to plastic netting. * Southland farmer Grant Lightfoot created the product, inspired while working as a diver. * Farmers worldwide are showing strong interest, including requests from Texas. A Southland farmer's innovative edible bale netting is gaining worldwide attention,

Government Moves To Cut Red Tape For Farmers
Government Moves To Cut Red Tape For Farmers
Farming   -   Feb 27, 2025

* Government aims to speed up approval of agricultural and horticultural products to boost productivity. * Review recommends halving approval times, potentially saving $272 million over 20 years. * Industry welcomes changes but urges swift action to rebuild confidence in the system. The Government has announced plans to cut red tape for agricultural

Big Win For Corey Palmer In Shearing Final
Big Win For Corey Palmer In Shearing Final
Farming   -   Feb 21, 2025

Dipton shearer Corey Palmer achieved a major milestone in his career by winning the South Island Shearer of the Year final at the Southern Shears in Gore on Saturday. The victory marked one of the biggest upset wins in recent Open-class shearing competitions in New Zealand. Palmer had not won

Fonterra Updates FY25 Earnings And Milk Forecast
Fonterra Updates FY25 Earnings And Milk Forecast
Farming   -   Feb 20, 2025

* Fonterra expects FY25 earnings to be in the upper half of its forecast range. * The Co-op has raised its milk collection forecast to 1,510 million kgMS. * A strong interim dividend is anticipated, supported by solid demand for key products. Fonterra Co-operative Group Ltd has provided an update on its

Big Crowds Expected For Southland Rodeo This Weekend
Big Crowds Expected For Southland Rodeo This Weekend
Community   -   Feb 06, 2025

New Zealand’s southern most rodeo event is happening at Sandy Point this Saturday, with an expected crowd of around 3000. The Southland Rodeo Association Inc is part of a southern circuit that includes Lawrence, Outram, Mataura, Wanaka. Millers Flat, and Ranfurly. The club had about 30 members and was

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