The introduction of a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) could have a negative impact on farm values, especially in the dairy sector, says Tony Marshall, tax principal with Crowe Horwath's Dunedin office.

An additional rail service between Christchurch and Hokitika will benefit road users in the regions.

BY GORD STEWART   If I went to a Federated Farmers meeting and wanted to get laughed out of the room, I know just what to say.

Delwyn Knight has taken the role of general manager of animal breeding company, Liberty Genetics.

Dairy farmers in the Horizons Regional Council area have each spent an average $110,000 on environmental management in the past five years.

THE INDUSTRY-LED working group looking at the issues with swedes affecting dairy cattle in Southland says a key priority will be developing clear and agreed advice for farmers.

A CROSS-SECTOR industry-led working group is coming together to co-ordinate research and advice to farmers following an issue with swedes affecting dairy cattle this season.

SOUTHLAND FARMERS are being advised to keep a close watch on cows that have been grazing or are grazing on swede crops after reports of illness, and in some cases death, on dairy farms.

MOMENTUM IS quickly building with nominations opening for the fourth Dairy Woman of the Year Awards.

COWS THAT have become ill, with some dying, after grazing on swede crops has seen veterinarians in Southland practices at the forefront of dealing with this animal health issue.