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Southland farmers endure frigid start to season as they count up lamb losses

A pair of lambs try to keep warm near Mataura. Photo: Stephen Jaquiery

Wednesday, September 30, 2026

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Rural Life OtherSeptember 30

Kaah: call for rooks in Otago to be reported

A call is out for rook sightings in Otago following reports of lone males across the district.

Kaah: call for rooks in Otago to be reported

Kaah: call for rooks in Otago to be reported

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Rural Life OtherSeptember 23

El Nino to amplify highs and lows of spring weather in the South

El Nino will amplify the natural rollercoaster of weather southern farmers get in spring, a meteorologist warns.

Shawn McAvinue

El Nino to amplify highs and lows of spring weather in the South

El Nino to amplify highs and lows of spring weather in the South

Rural Life OtherSeptember 16

Applications open for 2027 On Farm Support science scholarships

Applications for a scholarship programme to help boost on-the-ground support for farmers and growers close on September 28.

Applications open for 2027 On Farm Support science scholarships

Applications open for 2027 On Farm Support science scholarships

Rural Life OtherSeptember 16

New nationwide rural recycling scheme for farm plastics

The government is introducing a new nationwide rural recycling scheme to increase the recovery of farm plastics from March next year.

New nationwide rural recycling scheme for farm plastics

New nationwide rural recycling scheme for farm plastics