Arable champions honoured at sell-out event
The awards recognised top maize, cereal and seed growers and a standout agronomist.
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'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.
Award-winning farmer 'walking the talk' and embracing change
Southland Ballance Farm Environment Awards winner encourages farmers to embrace change.
Kiwi livestock scientist says sustainability 'prominent' at overseas events
Dr Jason Archer is back from a 12-day fact-finding trip to Canada and the United States.
Young farmer grateful for competition experience
Tom Adkins grew up on a Whanganui farm and hopes to return there in the future.
Long-term knowledge a winner
Richard and Suze Redmayne of Rangitīkei farm Tunnel Hill win Horizons supreme award.
Butcher carves his way into Sharp Blacks and world stage
Dan Klink is one of 15 Hellers Sharp Blacks headed to the Olympics of butchery this year.
'I'm buzzing': Tim Dangen on being named Young Farmer of the Year
West Auckland beef farmer "still running on adrenaline" after his win.
Bull goes for $92,500 at Meadowslea Angus sale
A 2-year-old Angus bull from Fairlie is the top-selling bull in the nation this season.
Future generations benefiting from sustainability focus
The farm has been in the Turner family since the 1880s
Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final underway
FMG Young Farmer of the Year Contest Series Grand Final has kicked off in Whangārei.
Deer milk from southern farm wins global award
Pāmu Deer Milk won two prizes at the World Dairy Innovation Awards in Laval, France.
Kaitaia Pak'nSave butcher to carve it up at world championship
A Kaitaia butcher has been named in the Hellers Sharp Blacks national butchery team.
Breeders feature in national Ayrshire awards
Several Taranaki members were recognised in the annual Ayrshire awards last month
Cattle breeders battle it out on the bowling mat
Friendly rivalry on bowling mat between cattle breeder clubs.
Seasonal workers gain confidence through cooking course
RSE workers served 16 guests, including Central Otago District Mayor Tim Cadogan.
Dunedin butcher can cut it on world stage
Isaac Webster up against 13 countries at butcher apprentice comp in California on Sept 2.
'The Gold Card Club': Retired Otago farmers tour the bull sales
Group visited seven bull sales over five days in central and North Canterbury.