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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.'
'Adrenaline will be pumping': Dennis Main's last chance to win Young Farmer title
Waikato Bay of Plenty finalist hopes to follow in 2023 winner Emma Poole's footsteps.
Young Farmers prepare to take over Waikato for grand final
'We’re looking forward to showcasing the mighty Waikato to the rest of the country.'
Young Farmers gear up for national final in Hamilton.
The Young Farmers national final gets under way this week.
‘I saw some terrible stuff’: Retired rural hero reflects on Cyclone Gabrielle
When the cyclone struck one retired farmer knew he had the skills to lend a hand.
Heroes and innovators recognised at Primary Industries Awards
Winners across nine categories were announced at the sixth annual awards.
David Buick wins open final at Lochearnhead Shears
Buick wins the open final but Scotland takes the Joe Te Kapa Memorial Trophy.
High-country farmers named national sustainability ambassadors
High Peak Station’s income is derived from sheep, cattle, deer, honey and tourism.
Fieldays organisers cautiously optimistic as attendees split on event success
Fieldays has wrapped up for 2024 and visitor numbers showed a minimal upwards trend.
Gisborne fencers beat the 'top dogs' at NZ's top fencing competition
Local trio win all the major trophies at Fieldays.
Tips for first-time Fieldays visitors
Opinion: Fieldays is a huge agricultural and technology-based world.
The Country at Fieldays: Chris Hipkins at Mystery Creek
Nation,Hipkins, Luxton, Smith, Dangen Zone, Casey, Langford, Groundswell, Te Brake,Ormrod.
Waikato-designed robots take over Fieldays
Machines to help horticulture industry and its struggles are being exhibited at Fieldays.