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![Working to better the community earns Brian Doughty a Queen's Service Medal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Working to better the community earns Brian Doughty a Queen's Service Medal
'You don't think about why you're doing this stuff, you just do it, it's good fun.'
![Shear triumph in World champs build-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Shear triumph in World champs build-up
Two brothers from Hawke's Bay rule ahead of this month's Shearing World Championships
![More entries to baleage competition expected](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
More entries to baleage competition expected
It's been a great spring and summer for making supplementary feed in Western Southland.
![Rural history celebrated at Century Farm and Station Awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rural history celebrated at Century Farm and Station Awards
Awards attracted 40 farmers with rich rural histories from Invercargill to Auckland.
![Primary Industries NZ Award finalists named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Primary Industries NZ Award finalists named
“I don’t envy the judges deciding who the winners should be."
![Kiwi farmers urged to enter their dogs in the 2023 Cobber challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Kiwi farmers urged to enter their dogs in the 2023 Cobber challenge
Nominations are now open to find Aotearoa’s hardest-working farm dog.
![Otago farmers win big at farm environment awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Otago farmers win big at farm environment awards
Steven and Kellie Nichol of Auldamor win the Gordon Stephenson Trophy.
!['Outstanding': South Island dog champs a success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Outstanding': South Island dog champs a success
For five days the Warepa Collie Club hosted the country's top dogs.
![Day three at the South Island dog trials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Day three at the South Island dog trials
The latest action from the Warepa Collie Club, near Balclutha in South Otago.
![Fieldays Forestry Hub returns for 2023 show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fieldays Forestry Hub returns for 2023 show
The Fieldays Forestry Hub will again feature when Fieldays 2023 returns from June 14-17.
![Sheep Dog Trial Champs kick off in South Otago](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Sheep Dog Trial Champs kick off in South Otago
The championships are being held at the Warepa Collie Club course near Balclutha.
![Teamwork helps Otago Farm Environment Award winners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Teamwork helps Otago Farm Environment Award winners
Steven Nichol realised he didn't need to work in isolation to be a successful farmer.
![Fieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalists](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalists
Across the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.
![Fieldays celebrates 55-year anniversary in 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fieldays celebrates 55-year anniversary in 2023
The event will again have a careers hub, which includes a new feature this year.
![Liam Park humble about dog trial achievements](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Liam Park humble about dog trial achievements
Liam Park is back to work after winning event four with his huntaway Ollie.
![Taranaki couple win NZ Share Farmer of the Year award](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Taranaki couple win NZ Share Farmer of the Year award
The Gobles impressed judges with the strength of their partnership.
![Farmers flock to the South Island's last big sale for the season](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Farmers flock to the South Island's last big sale for the season
Over 17,000 sheep were on offer at the Waipiata Saleyards.
![Lisa Kendall crowned Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lisa Kendall crowned Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year
Kendall, 31, is a third-time regional final winner.
![Government to co-invest in onshore wood processing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Government to co-invest in onshore wood processing
Minister Peeni Henare says current projections will see hundreds of jobs generated.
!['Honoured': Mid-Canterbury farmer up for Dairy Woman of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
'Honoured': Mid-Canterbury farmer up for Dairy Woman of the Year
Rebecca Miller is in an equity and share-farming business in two farms near Ashburton.
![Ploughing champs: Mark Dillon and Bob Mehrtens win big](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Ploughing champs: Mark Dillon and Bob Mehrtens win big
Winning pair off to the World Ploughing Championships in Estonia in 2024.
![Taumarunui brothers ready for shearing record bid in West Australia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Taumarunui brothers ready for shearing record bid in West Australia
Floyde and Levi Neil are looking to set a two-stand Merino ewes record for nine hours.
![The Big Check-in: Online evening to support rural people post-cyclone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The Big Check-in: Online evening to support rural people post-cyclone
"Sharing stories and laughs and having a yarn about what we’re dealing with."
![Aorangi Young Farmer winner to compete against brother in Grand Final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Aorangi Young Farmer winner to compete against brother in Grand Final
It was Peter O’Connor’s fourth attempt at a Grand Final position.
![East Otago ploughing match a prelude to NZ championships](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
East Otago ploughing match a prelude to NZ championships
Competitors from around the country took part in the ploughing event.
![Strong Kiwi team for World Shearing Champs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Strong Kiwi team for World Shearing Champs
South Island-dominated crew of six confirmed in the Wools of NZ Shearing Sports NZ team.
![Fieldays make sustainability priority in 2023](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fieldays make sustainability priority in 2023
Fieldays announces a new hub dedicated to sustainability in the food and fibre sector.
![Lambs win for Leon Samuels at the Mackenzie Shears](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lambs win for Leon Samuels at the Mackenzie Shears
National lamb shearing championships open final victory for Southland shearer.
![Dairy Woman of the Year finalists announced](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Dairy Woman of the Year finalists announced
“They are all inspirational in their commitment and passion for dairying.”