Farming

Work will commence this week on critical flood protection measures for Otautau. The project, covering 19 kilometres of stop banks from Otautau to Wreys Bush, includes erosion control, stop bank improvements, and removing crack willow from the Otautau Stream. According to Environment Southland catchment operations manager Randal Beal, although the

Southland businesses are rallying together to help farmers after one of the worst Spring seasons that many can remember. Farms had been severely hit by persistent rain and dairy farmers in particular had taken a real hit with their milk production. There has also been an exponential loss of stock,

* Federated Farmers Southland are asking the Government to remove Fish & Game’s advocacy role. * Farmers claim Fish & Game's actions undermine their main role of managing hunting and fishing. * Many farmers are withholding land access due to Fish & Game’s anti-farming stance. Federated Farmers Southland have

* New Zealand’s first AI-created TV commercial aims to support local wool and media sectors. * Bremworth’s $2 million campaign uses AI to produce innovative content at a reduced cost. * AI technology enabled faster production, boosting exposure by 1.7 million additional views. Bremworth has launched New Zealand’s first

Waiau Area School students have been involved in a new business project using their own hens to produce eggs, which they supply to the Food in Schools kitchen. The eight hyline layers were purchased from breeder Bailey Sanford of Hens at Clifden, who has been impressed with their new initiative.

* Federated Farmers Southland calls on local farmers to boycott Fish & Game licences. * The boycott comes after a court ruling requiring consents for over 3000 Southland farmers. * Farmers asked to remove fishing access and replace signs with orange ribbons in protest. Federated Farmers Southland is urging farmers to boycott Fish

* Discover Southland’s farming history at the Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club’s new centre. * View rare historical machinery, including the world’s only operational Garrett Steam Engine. * The centre is open Sundays and public holidays, with free entry for under 16s. The Thornbury Vintage Tractor & Implement Club

Invercargill MP Penny Simmonds expressed her approval of an additional $50,000 in Government support announced today for farmers in Southland and parts of Otago. Related: Road Closures And Flooding Updates In Southland “This funding will assist farmers and rural communities in our region, through organisations such as the Southland