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Lobbying to get cows to eat Southland seaweed

Asparagopsis Technologies executive director Nigel Little. Photo: Supplied

Shawn McAvinueReporter

Wednesday, September 2, 2026

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Rural Life OtherOctober 21

Farmers urged to step up footwear safety

Health and safety action group Safer Farms is urging farmers to make sure everyone working on farm has safe, suitable footwear for the job.

Farmers urged to step up footwear safety

Farmers urged to step up footwear safety

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BusinessOctober 19

Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner

The untimely death of its sole director has seen a Northern Southland agricultural contracting business put into liquidation, owing creditors nearly $10m.

Sally Rae

Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner

Southland agricultural business goes bust owing $10m after death of co-owner

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Rural Life OtherOctober 18

Virtual fencing creating opportunities on hill country sheep and beef properties

When South Otago farmers Lyndon and Jade McNab first looked into virtual fencing on their hill country property, one of the hurdles was the cost.

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Virtual fencing creating opportunities on hill country sheep and beef properties

Virtual fencing creating opportunities on hill country sheep and beef properties

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Rural Life OtherOctober 14

Impact of adverse weather in the South continues to be felt

Fatigue is an increasing concern across Southland and Clutha as prolonged wet conditions continue to put pressure on farmers, staff and businesses.

Impact of adverse weather in the South continues to be felt

Impact of adverse weather in the South continues to be felt