Aorangi Young Farmer winner to compete against brother in Grand Final
It was Peter O’Connor’s fourth attempt at a Grand Final position.
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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
South Island-dominated crew of six confirmed in the Wools of NZ Shearing Sports NZ team.
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
National lamb shearing championships open final victory for Southland shearer.
Dairy Woman of the Year finalists announced
“They are all inspirational in their commitment and passion for dairying.”
Steven and Kellie Nichol win Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Nichol family has been farming at Clarks Junction in Otago hinterland for over 150 years.
Grant Brothers win Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards
Cameron and Robert Grant's future-focused farming practices clinch them the award.
Mother-daughter duo ready to host Hunt Week
The Beatties are hosting a week of hunting and socialising in Otago’s hinterland.
Nick O'Connor crowned Tasman Young Farmer of the Year
The Lincoln Young Farmers club chair is off to the Grand Final in Timaru in July.
Taranaki farmers praised for good farming practices
This Pihama farming couple cleaned up at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Women’s event at NZ Shears attracts 15 competitors
Number of entries means there will be at least three heats, leading to a six-stand final.
Strong contenders head to Te Kuiti for NZ Shears
The second berth to represent NZ at the World Champs is up for grabs on Saturday.
Couple's dedication to better farming leads them to supreme award
Andrew and Vicky Booth's passion plus outstanding community received special recognition.
Meet the Otago Ballance Farm Environment Awards finalists
Wilden View farms, Auldamor Ltd, and Landsdown Dairy Unit are Otago regional finalists.
Angus Moore dominates shearing at home show
National Shearing Circuit champion proved too strong for the competition.
Shearer Angus Moore steps back from World Champs ambition
Marlborough shearer is prioritising his family and business.
Change of guard at New Zealand National Fieldays Society
Jenni Vernon elected as first female president/board chair in organisation's history.
Farming that encourages and allows biodiversity to thrive
Local Farmers Graham and Tess Smith earn environmental farming awards.
Feilding students shine in rural contest
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Zanda McDonald Award: 2023 winners announced
Each year one young leader from Australia and New Zealand is chosen for the award.
'Magnificent': Sheep fleece top notch at Wānaka Show
Nearly 200 fleeces showing "the ultimate wool you could ever grow".
Cyclone-affected winner for East Coast Young Farmer regional final
Crawshaw takes out the title, despite Cyclone Gabrielle's damage to his Patoka farm.
Luxon says farmers need backing 'like the All Blacks' at Wānaka Show
Every man and his dog attended the Wānaka A&P Show - including National's leader.
Heavy metal showdown will test Taranaki man's mettle
The heavy metal showdown takes place later this week.
South, North, and the Rural Games: Another big weekend for shearing
Mayfield A&P Show Shears, Kumeu Summer Shears, and NZ Rural Games speed shear champs.
Don your gumboots and toss a cowpat this weekend at the NZ Rural Games
The annual event celebrates the country’s rural sporting heritage.
Emma Poole crowned Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer of the Year
Emma takes the title off her husband Chris, who was Season 54's Waikato/BOP winner.
Eighth open win for Rowland Smith at Golden Shears
Smith now represents NZ at Golden Shears World Shearing Champs in Scotland in June.
History-making Golden Shears win for trailblazing Aussie teen
Tyron Cochrane (18) is the first Aussie to win a title at the Golden Shears since 1961.
Nurse's day off leads to woolhanding win at the Golden Shears
Eleri Bradley said her workmates didn't realised woolhandling was a sport.
Youngster Wairua Edmonds enters the big time with his shears
The Masterton 10-year-old is a fourth-generation shearer.
'Good to be back': Golden Shears makes a welcome return
Over 370 shearers, woolhandlers and wool pressers are gathering in Masterton.
Shearing champ Rowland Smith reconsiders goals after cyclone
Smith keen to compete but concerned about leaving family and farm behind.