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OPINION: Just as Southland farmers were receiving praise from local authorities on their improved winter grazing practices, new photos surfaced of cows knee-deep in mud.

A recent surveillance flight over the Southland region has shown farmers in the region are well-prepared for the season, according to the local regional council.

Meat co-operative Alliance Group’s upgraded facility in Southland has started processing beef.

Southern dairy farmers will have a front-row seat in designing, approving and testing a new wintering system in Southland.

Rural groups are banding together to support farmers dealing with challenging weather conditions in Otago and Southland.

Following a meeting between farmer representatives and environment and ag ministers, Environment Southland will be setting up a local advisory group for freshwater rules.

OPINION: It is hard to fathom exactly what’s going to happen in Southland in light of the impact of the Government’s new freshwater regulations.

An advisory group will be formed to advise the Government on winter grazing rules proposed for Southland.

Some Southland farmers who graze dairy cattle in winter say they will not do it next year.

Favourable weather conditions and best management practices have lifted winter grazing standards in Southland this year, says Federated Farmers.