Southland News & Events

Posted: Mar 8, 2023

DairyNZ offering one-on-one help

DairyNZ teams are in the field, doing all they can to assist farmers hit by cyclones Gabrielle and Hale.

DairyNZ chief executive Tim Mackle told Dairy News they have been busy updating all the material they have to help farmers through the coming weeks and months.

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

NAIT timeframes extended for farmers affected by heavy rain and flooding in the North Island

We have extended the timeframes for updating NAIT to help ease some of the pressure on farmers and other People in Charge of Animals (PICAs).

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

National Feed Coordination Service - Cyclone Gabrielle

Federated Farmers have been contracted by the Ministry for Primary Industries to reactivate the National Feed Coordination Service

Federated Farmers have been contracted by the Ministry for Primary Industries to reactivate the National Feed Coordination Service
Posted: Feb 12, 2023

Managing Flystrike and Lice

B+LNZ Practical Guide for Farmers

Effective prevention and treatment of flystrike and lice involves a multi-pronged approach. This booklet aims to provide you with the detail you need to: a) Understand the pests’...
Posted: Jan 30, 2023

Current Flooding Situation in the upper North Island

If you have been impacted by the severe weather and want to talk with someone, our team are only a phone call away.

For help and assistance

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Checked your crops for Fall Armyworm?

Strong surveillance will help stop Fall Armyworm spread

The insect pest, fall armyworm has been reported in the North and South Islands, and with further spread likely, knowing how to identify and manage this pest can do a lot to help protect our...
Posted: Jan 13, 2023

Invest in your Wellbeing Bank Account for 2023

Check out some of Sam's and Farmstrong's wellbeing deposits

This time of the year is a great time to think about how you could improve your investments into your 'Wellbeing Bank Account' for 2023.

Posted: Dec 19, 2022

Need Internet?

If you have no or poor internet connection at your home yo can apply for support

The Remote Users Scheme allows eligible households and communities in the most remote areas - where broadband is not currently available and there is only access to voice calling and...

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