Kiwi farmers urged to enter their dogs in the 2023 Cobber challenge
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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
For five days the Warepa Collie Club hosted the country's top dogs.
A successful day at the dog trials for Ethan and Chub
Otago farmer claims the first New Zealand championships title.
Fieldays Innovation Award finalists named
The finalists for the 2023 Fieldays Innovation Awards have been announced
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
The Fieldays Forestry Hub will again feature when Fieldays 2023 returns from June 14-17.
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
Steven Nichol realised he didn't need to work in isolation to be a successful farmer.
Fieldays announces Innovation Awards 2023 finalists
Across the three categories, the organisers chose 49 finalists.
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
Liam Park is back to work after winning event four with his huntaway Ollie.
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
Over 17,000 sheep were on offer at the Waipiata Saleyards.
Scragg and a dog called Chook win North Island sheep dog trials title
Sheep dog trialist David Scragg put's Wairoa name on the honours board again
Awards to honour a century of farming
41 Kiwi families will be formally honoured for farming the land for 100 years or more.
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
Minister Peeni Henare says current projections will see hundreds of jobs generated.
'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
Winning pair off to the World Ploughing Championships in Estonia in 2024.
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
"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
It was Peter O’Connor’s fourth attempt at a Grand Final position.
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.