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Transtasman dog trial training in Dannevirke
New Zealand team and their dogs prepare for battle with Australia late next month.
Opportunity grows at the Fieldays
Fieldays is set to showcase the depth and breadth of NZ's thriving food and fibre sector.
Tryphena Carter qualifies for National Ploughing Championships
The only woman competing in the South is encouraging more to take up ploughing.
NZ butchery team takes third place at world competition
Kiwis up against 12 other countries in a three-and-a-half-hour showdown in Sacramento.
Second time lucky for Waverley A&P's 100th show
The celebration is set for November after being cancelled last year due to Covid-19.
New structure trial for Young Farmer of the Year contest
Young Farmer of the Year's 55th season will offer something a little different.
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.