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There's still time to enter your baking, photography and more at the CHB A&P Show
This year’s CHB A&P Show is on Friday and Saturday, November 8 and 9.
Gone to the dogs: Poverty Bay A&P Show trials off to a good start
Dog trials at the Show started well yesterday despite a bit of sheep unpredictability.
Time running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entries
Chance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.
A&P Show countdown: Dog triallists in early action; forecast promising for main days
Preparations for the Spring Show at the end of the week have started to gather momentum.
Younger Grower NZ title to Hawke's Bay's Fulford; Gisborne's Terekia wins speech contest
Young Grower national final celebrates success of rising horticulturists.
Innovators and scientists recognised at Beef + Lamb NZ Awards
The judges described one farm as a shining example of innovation.
Possible record entries for National Shearing Circuit
There are more North Island and international competitors than usual in this circuit.
Fast terriers and wagging hounds heading to the CHB A&P Show
CHB A&P Show, at the showgrounds on Mitchell St Waipukurau, Saturday, November 9.
Shearing: Chris Vickers wins NZ Merino Shears Open title
56-year-old Chris Vickers took out the Open shearing title on Saturday night.
Support needed for Te Puke's group day on October 31
Calf club day on October 31; local schools host agricultural events leading up to it.
Applications open for the 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
The hunt is on for the next generation of trailblazers in agriculture.
Young Grower final looms for Pip
Young horticulturist Pip Terekia set to line up in the national Young Grower final.
Counting down to 'epic' Spring Show
Solid entries and almost sold-out trades space for Poverty Bay A&P Show
Hereheretau named as B+LNZ finalists
Hereheretau Station from Wairoa named finalists in a category of the B+LNZ awards.
Peter Nation steps down as chief executive of New Zealand National Fieldays Society
Peter Nation praised for building key relationships and a solid foundation.
Festival aims to put Taupō on the food and drink map
Organiser says the region has “such a rich and varied cuisine scene".
2025 Young Farmer grand final heads to Invercargill
"Farming is a big part of our identity down here."
The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show
Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Chris Russell, Mark de Lautour.
Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'
Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.
Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show
The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.
What does it take to be the young butcher of the year?
Competitor skills have increased as more young butchers vie for the nation’s top award.
Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again
Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.
'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open
This year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.
Scottish shearer shatters Sacha Bond's world record
Shearing at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, 51-year-old Una Cameron set a new world record.
Why Whanganui will be buzzing this weekend
Whanganui is going to be in a bit of a buzz this weekend.
High noon for J and T Hickey Charity dog trials
There has been a good standard of competition in the 58th running of the event.
Kiwis end shearing test series in Wales
NZ comfortably beaten by Wales in test series, but good news for Te Kūiti's Jack Fagan.
Where you can find NZ's best bacon and ham?
The annual 100% New Zealand Bacon and Ham Awards has crowned its 2024 winners.
A strong crop of finalists for 2024 Arable Awards
The awards celebrate 'all that’s good in our arable sector'.
Kiwi shearers beaten in first test in Wales
It wasn't all bad news for the Kiwis, as they both made the five-man Cothi Shears Open.
'I love rural things!': Meet Jenny Spring, 81, from Eketāhuna
OPINION: “Hello! I’m Jenny Spring – they say ‘I’m well sprung’ – from Eketāhuna!”
'Hasn't sunk in yet': George Dodson crowned Young Farmer of the Year
'Words can’t describe how I’m feeling, the excitement is nothing I’ve ever felt before.'