Top dog: Waikato duo break records and win for late mate
Jecentho believed his friend was with him in spirit in Ashburton over the weekend.
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Nathan Stratford on target for 20th national shearing circuit final
Stratford has maximum points in first two rounds of 2023-2024 PGG Wrightson/Vetmed series.
Shearing: Southland wins Colin King Shield
All four members of the Southland team work for the same Gore contractor.
'I had a mean run': First open win for woolhandler Jasmin Tipoki
Napier woolhandler still finds it difficult to believe she’s cracked an open win.
Fieldays Innovation Award entries open
Fieldays 2024 entries are open now until Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
Get in behind 'em: Waikato duo step up for transtasman sheep dog tests
Local farmer and paw-some companion will compete in the Trans-Tasman Sheep Dog Trial.
Winner ‘what the farming industry should be’
Winner had demonstrated resilience and an approach of “getting on and doing it”.
Hawke’s Bay Show: Close call in Shears final
Great Raihania Shears, sheep dog trials and farm fencing on show.
'It's going to be huge': 25 years for iconic Hunterville Huntaway Festival
The race in which shepherds eat disgusting things has hit a milestone.
Good turnout at opening A&P Show bodes well for this season
Organisers say they are rapt with the turnout for the 160th Hawke's Bay show.
Pictures: Hawke’s Bay A&P Show organiser rapt with turnout for 160th anniversary
An estimated 30,000 people turned out for the show in Hastings this year.
Fun and games at Midhirst School Pet Day
The rain couldn't wash away the smiles on the pupils' faces at the annual event.
The Ranfurly Shield of shearing: Where are the challengers?
Southland shearers on the hunt for suitable challengers.
A & P Show: Country comes to town in Hastings
It was looking like a slow start but the 160th anniversary show is underway.
Entries open for 2024 Young Farmer of the Year
The search is on once again for New Zealand’s top young farmers.
Shearing: Kiwis chase elusive transtasman treble in Australia
Kiwis have strong hopes of winning two and a dream of taking out all three tests.
Horses for courses: A&P Show week in Hawke’s Bay features Clydesdales, horticulture and amusement rides
The Hawke's Bay show dates back to 1863 and is still one of NZ's biggest A&P shows.
Shearing: A Gisborne win for Jack Fagan
Te Kuiti shearer wins big at the Poverty Bay A and P Show.
'Jolly good cause': Farming family donate 12,000 meals to Meat the Need
Liz and John McKerchar said donating was a really positive thing for their whole family.
Shearing champs start in the North Island
Shearers and woolhandlers are gathering in Gisborne.
The Big Feed is back to 'help fill empty bellies'
The Big Feed is back this December with an even loftier goal and more hijinks planned.
Tony Chamberlain's 48th year in row at Waimate Shears
"To be part of it for almost 50 years, I’m actually quite proud of it."
Taylor Leabourn wins 2023 Young Grower of the Year competition
Leabourn is a 28-year-old produce lead for fruit importer SKU Ltd in Wiri.
'Amazing opportunity' for Kiwi team at European Young Breeders School
School in Battice hosted over 150 young breeders from 16 countries from Aug 30 to Sep 3.
Open woolhandling final win for Tia Potae at NZ Merino Shears
Potae returns to transtasman test-match competition after a 10-year absence.
Applications open for 2024 Zanda McDonald Award
2023 New Zealand winner, Harriet Bremner, strongly encourages others to enter.
Report shows impact of Govt policies on sheep and beef farmers
B+LNZ releases "Cumulative impact of Government policy on NZ sheep and beef farms" report.
'You make it work': Family comes first for North Otago farmers
"We’re no different than a whole lot of people in our sector."
We're baaaaack: Running of the Sheep returns
Te Kūiti, the shearing capital of the world, welcomes back event.
Ethan Harder sets new eight hour lamb shearing world record
Ethan Harder shore 624 lambs in eight hours yesterday at Woolakabin.
Young Hawke’s Bay woman swaps farmwear for frocks for Rural Support
Georgia Denton is trading her gumboots for a gown to raise funds for country communities.
Hamilton to host Young Farmer Grand Final
Hamilton is set to play host to one of the biggest farming events of 2024.