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![The Country at Fieldays: Chris Hipkins at Mystery Creek](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The Country at Fieldays: Chris Hipkins at Mystery Creek
Nation,Hipkins, Luxton, Smith, Dangen Zone, Casey, Langford, Groundswell, Te Brake,Ormrod.
![Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays
Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.
![Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fieldays exhibitors recognised for standout sites
With two days left of Fieldays, attendees might want to check out award-winning sites.
![Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fieldays 2024 kicks off with special recognition
Fieldays 2024 is off to a good start, NZ National Fieldays Society CEO Peter Nation said.
![‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
‘Slimmed-down’: NZ Agricultural Show to go ahead this year
This year's Christchurch Show will incorporate "traditional elements" of the A&P Show.
![Barry Soper: Farmers should be treated as treasures, not as tyrants](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Barry Soper: Farmers should be treated as treasures, not as tyrants
OPINION: Like the rest of the business sector, farmers are feeling the pinch.
![The Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke Noa](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The Country at Fieldays: The PM talks ETS and He Waka Eke Noa
C Luxon, P Nation, Stacey Waaka, Ian Proudfoot, Harry Mowbray, Campbell Parker, R Duncum.
![Dip in spending expected at Fieldays this year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dip in spending expected at Fieldays this year
The gates are open and the crowds are streaming in for the 56th annual Fieldays.
!['Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
'Massive' opportunities ahead for food and fibre sectors - KPMG
KPMG has released its 2024 report "Today’s potential, tomorrow’s possibilities".
![Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Canterbury Shears gets the go-ahead
Champs on November 14-15 — the Thursday and Friday of the traditional show week.
![Time for innovation conversations at Fieldays - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Time for innovation conversations at Fieldays - Dr Jacqueline Rowarth
OPINION: At its heart, Fieldays is about innovation.
![Hat-trick for Whangamōmona duo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Hat-trick for Whangamōmona duo
Rachel Law and her huntaway, Miss, competed at the joint championships in Mangamingi.
![Fieldays 2024: Sustainability Hub returns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Fieldays 2024: Sustainability Hub returns
Sustainability remains a focus for Fieldays 2024.
![Bring on the Aussies: East Coast triallist Edginton keen for NZ to be top dogs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Bring on the Aussies: East Coast triallist Edginton keen for NZ to be top dogs
'Honoured' Edginton confident of success against Aussies.
![Eggbeaters and electric fences: Why Fieldays was my heyday - Glenn Dwight](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Eggbeaters and electric fences: Why Fieldays was my heyday - Glenn Dwight
Opinion: 7-year-old Glenn tried not to learn but Fieldays still taught him a thing or two.
![Western Bay locals named as freshwater champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Western Bay locals named as freshwater champs
The awards celebrate those helping to restore and protect the health of rivers.
![The Country's Jamie Mackay up for Primary Industries Award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
The Country's Jamie Mackay up for Primary Industries Award
Mackay is nominated for Outstanding Contribution to New Zealand’s Primary Industry Award.
![Back-to-back-to-back Jack wins world champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Back-to-back-to-back Jack wins world champs
Jack Jordan has won the world championship for the third time in a row.
![Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Politicians vs farmers in fundraiser rugby match
Rugby fundraiser is to support farmers affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
![Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The Country](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award winner Ben Purua on The Country
Ben Purua, David Seymour, Phil Duncan.
![Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=792)
Dairy winners announced for 2024 Ahuwhenua Trophy
Farm manager Ben Purua and Wairarapa Moana ki Pouākani Incorporation honoured at awards.