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Briar 'very confident' her huntaway will do the Trick at Balfour Bark Up
"I'll give her a whistle and she'll have a massive haul-up on the table."
Bee sector set for national conference
Beekeepers looking forward to talking about some of the big issues facing their industry.
Otago Merino Association celebrates achievements after 'fairly challenging' year
"We have shown through the generations we can adapt and weather any storm."
'Tough day at the office' at Middlemarch bull sales
Sale results motivate Strath Taieri stud owners to continue breeding better bulls.
Liam Park and Risk hold their own at sheep dog champs
Palmerston lad Liam Park and his huntaway Risk managed to stay on the zigzag leaderboard.
Meet Tim Dangen, 2022 Northern Young Farmer of the Year
Find out more about the Northern finalist before the Grand Final on July 7.
Meet Mark Wallace, 2022 East Coast Young Farmer of the Year
Find out more about the East Coast finalist before the Grand Final on July 7.
Meet David Reesby, 2022 Taranaki/ Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year
Find out more about the Taranaki/Manawatū finalist before the Grand Final on July 7.
Meet Chris Poole, 2022 Waikato/BOP Young Farmer of the Year
Find out more about the Waikato/Bay of Plenty finalist before the Grand Final on July 7.
Meet Tom Adkins, 2022 Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year
Find out more about the Aorangi finalist before the Grand Final on July 7.
Meet Jonny Brown, 2022 Tasman Young Farmer of the Year
Find out more about the Tasman finalist before the Grand Final on July 7.
Meet Alex Field, 2022 Otago/Southland Young Farmer of the Year
Find out more about the Otago/Southland finalist before the Grand Final on July 7.
Agriculture trip a 'whirlwind' of inspiration for Zanda McDonald award winners
Rhys Roberts, Rozzie McKenna and Sam Vivian-Greer on a mentoring trip around NZ.
Barking success for Te Arai farmer
A lifelong interest in sheep dog trials paid off with a national finish for Scott McRae
Hollyvale Farms supreme winner at Southland Farm Environment Awards
Hollyvale Farms also won the soil management award and agri-science award.
Ploughman heading to Ireland champs without his trusty blue Ford
"If it's not blue leave it in the shed," South Canterbury ploughman Bob Mehrtens says.
Sheep dog trials coming to Hāwera
Over 200 of the country's best heading dogs will compete in the event.
'Great turnout' in Gore for ute muster
"We think 80 to 90 utes, which is a better turnout than last year."
Taranaki field day teaches value of hill country
The event will help farmers identify resources and the value they have to their business.
Workshop to help farmers get best from ewes
The workshop will teach farmers a range of skills
Kiwifruit v Parliament coming to Te Puke
Afternoon of sport and culture to support RSE's home communities.
Medals and mullets: Woody's annual hunt draws a keen crowd
Competitors from across Marlborough battled for supremacy in hunting and mullets.
'Crazy money': Bull fetches $42k at Central Otago sale
Limehills Blast is a "beautifully put-together bull" according to the buyer.
Family battle for FMG Young Farmer of the Year title
Brothers-in-law to go head-to-head in FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final .
No stopping Merv Utting at sheep dog champs
Utting, 79, won both the North Island and national long head titles, with dog Bob.
Sprocket, Buck and Slim take out four titles
Hawke's Bay farmers won six of 12 titles decided in the last month
Dad and son give HB strong hand at sheep dog champs
There are 28 places on the leaderboards and Hawke's Bay held 10 of them.
Heavy rain in King Country for NZ Sheep Dog Champs
Results from day four of the New Zealand Sheep Dog Trial Championships in King Country.
Expo to look after today's calf and tomorrow's cow
The expo will give farmers knowledge and advice on calf-rearing season.
Online workshop to teach value of prioritising wellbeing
The workshop is focused on teaching rural people to prioritise their wellbeing.
King Country farmer chops his way to glory at Timbersports World Champs
Taumarunui sheep and beef farmer Jack Jordan defeated world champ by ten seconds.
Champion bird breeder philosophical over top win
Gary Cardno didn't crow about his Dunedin Poultry, Pigeon and Cage Bird Club show win.
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