New structure trial for Young Farmer of the Year contest
Young Farmer of the Year's 55th season will offer something a little different.
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Still a 'struggle' to find shepherd trainers for students
Search continues for Southland sheep & beef farmers to teach next generation of shepherds.
Vintage Machinery Club ready to celebrate 175 years of Massey Ferguson
Farmer & Massey Ferguson fan Anthony Hampton will host display on his Lauriston property.
Dale Truscott happy to plough on through new challenge
"It's a difficult skill to learn ... I'm struggling with it, but I'm getting there."
Transtasman shears tests bounce back from pandemic hiatus
Transtasman shearing competition that dates back 48 years will resume this October.
The race is on for the black singlets at world shears champs
Mixture of title and selection series winners will make up the six NZ team members.
Winter crop competition raises record-breaking funds for charity
Competition coordinator said the event raised the most since it was launched in 2014.
Successful launch to predator-free campaign
Predator Free Te Awamutu aims to get residents into backyard trapping.
Free spot checks help early detection
The spot check van was parked at the Stratford A&P Showgrounds.
Englishman with NZ experience sets new shearing record
New record-holder shore 763 of Tarawera Station's toughest pumiced sheep in 2020.
Ayrshire Club names Cow of the Year
The Taranaki Ayrshire Club announced the results at its prizegiving
Free health and wellness checks for farmers at rural events
Nurse in a van checks people's blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol and BMI.
Midwinter dinner provides learning opportunities
The midwinter dinner provided good food and learning opportunities.
Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials raise funds for Hospice Southland
About 170 triallists from as far afield as Marlborough headed to Waimumu for the event.
Arable Farmer of the Year says awards a morale boost for the industry
"I think there have been multiple benefits of these awards."
Two HortNZ Environmental Awards received this year
Entries for HortNZ Environmental Award were so high the board awarded two this year.
Arable champions honoured at sell-out event
The awards recognised top maize, cereal and seed growers and a standout agronomist.
'Beyond all our expectations': 2022 Arable Awards sells out
The awards recognise top maize, cereal and seed growers and a standout agronomist.
Taylor and his dogs taking on the Aussies in Cobber Challenge Relay
Taylor Bird is the lone Kiwi against the Aussies in first Cobber Challenge Relay event.
Walter Pease: A hard-working community member
He has been described as being the backbone of the Whangamomona community
Manawatū farmer recognised for outstanding contribution to NZ pork sector
Neil Managh has been farming pigs near Feilding for more than 40 years.
Rural Women hold regional conference in Stratford
Guest speakers covered a range of topics on the day, including the future of education
'Insanely delicious': NZ's best bacon and ham revealed
Ham and bacon fans should head to Westmere Butchery and Warkworth Butchery.
Confidence gained through Young Farmers results in leadership award
Awamoko farmer James Hurst says he's not the "quiet wee guy in the back" anymore.
Laura is the cream of the crop
Contestants demonstrate what great talent there is in the horticulture industry.
New stud owners sell bull for $92k, donate $7500 to local school
"Being good stewards of the land, we wanted to show our support for Whangara."
Taranaki Farming for Profit mid-winter dinner to cover important topics
The dinner is a chance for farmers to catch up but also learn about important topics.
Top dog goes for $9300 at Gore sale
"I'm rapt where she's gone to. She's a very special dog."
'Great talent': Bay of Plenty Young Grower for 2022 named
'It sets the bar for other young talent coming through our industry'
Jonny Brown satisfied with third place in Young Farmer Grand Final
It was the Dunsandel farmer's fourth and final attempt at Young Farmer of the Year title.
Sheep dog trials run successfully
The 13th annual Taranaki Mighty Mix Indoor Sheep Dog Trial took place in Hāwera.
East Taranaki community out in force for Rabobank Good Deeds
All hands on deck at Rabobank Good Deeds working bee at Douglas Hall in Eastern Taranaki.
Jack Fagan wins Welsh International Speed Shear open final
Fagan said the atmosphere at the Royal Welsh Show in Builth Wells was "electrifying".
George Broughton has high hopes for Gore dog sale
Vendor George Broughton answers five questions about a day at the Charlton Saleyards.