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New test helps reduce environmental pollution
Scientist develops simple technique to reduce environmental pollution caused by nitrogen compounds.
Dairy farm firm goes into liquidation
The Southland Times reports that a company that owned a Southland dairy farm has been put into voluntary liquidation by its shareholders.
New dairy conversion rule introduced
Transitional policy means all new dairy conversions must obtain resource consent before becoming operational.
Balers better than sheeptrucks in UK
By Jim Webster Another month and still a trickle of FMD cases in the north of England. The cordon around this area has been pulled tight and the roads are patrolled by police and trading standards officers who will pull over and stop not merely farmers, but anyone whose car looks dirty. I know one […]
Ignorance, stupidity or a calculated risk?
A string of recent incidents where farmers have committed what amounts to environmental vandalism without a resource consent has bemused and disappointed Environment Southland’s compliance staff.
Footbath could save bees and end varroa mite
One of the biggest world wide threats to honey bees, the varroa mite, could soon be about to meet its nemesis. Researchers at the University of Warwick are examining naturally occurring fungi that kill the varroa mite. They are also exploring a range of ways to deliver the killer fungus throughout the hives from bee […]
Vaccine against Neospora a step closer
An effective vaccine against a parasite-borne disease called neosporosis may be a few steps closer to development, thanks to US scientists and cooperator.Neosporosis, caused by the parasite Neospora caninum, affects cattle worldwide. Infected animals often abort their calves and develop other debilitating complications that can cost producers millions of dollars every year. Animal scientist Wenbin […]
Farms still selling well in south of NZ
The rural property market continued to outpace the residential property market in June with continued strong prices and sales, according to REINZ National Councillor and rural spokesperson for the Institute Mr Peter McDonald. In particular lifestyle properties featured with a rise in the lifestyle median price from $450,000 in May to $455,000 in June, also […]
New winter grazing rules for south
The quality of water in creeks, streams and rivers all over Southland should improve this winter …
Scottish farmers also look at lamb marketing
A group of sheep farmers from the Scottish/English border has recently opened a debate on the marketing of prime lamb. A debate is long overdue given the competition that lamb faces on the retail shelf from other meats.