Southern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competition
Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.
Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.
The day ran smoothly, with lots of shearing talent.
Primary sector employs nearly 14 per cent of the total workforce.
This year's judge Eugene Kara is looking forward to a sensory experience.
Te Kawa West Young Farmer Chris Poole took out the title on Saturday night.
Invercargill's Nathan Stratford had the No 1 ranking among 12 shearers.
Circuit final went ahead at Armidale Merino Stud, in Gimmerburn, under Covid restrictions.
Allan Paterson saved the event from being cancelled by hosting it on his farm.
Just four North Island shearing competitions this summer. There should have been 32.
Results from Saturday's Apiti and Districts Show shearing and woolhandling championships.
The Mystery Creek event, held annually in June, normally attracts over 100,000 people.
424 Dogs ran at the Mangaehu-Stratford 96th Annual Sheep Dog Trials.
Tom Adkins has secured himself a spot at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.
Five Southland finalists vying for National Shearing Circuit title next week.
Most will tell you the tradition of attending dog trials is all about the people.
Apiti and District Show Shearing and Woolhandling Champs kick off tomorrow.
About 20,000 lambs from 3 high country stations on offer at Ashburton Gorge on-farm sale.
"When you're out on the hill, you're on your own. It's very hard to replace that freedom."
It was fourth and final time lucky for 31-year-old dairy farm manager Jonny Brown
Event director Dave Martin says the Expo has the full support of the Wairoa community.
Competition to select the top Māori sheep and beef farm has been postponed.
Project aims to provide free mental health support to school children.
Beledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.
Sheep from far and wide were up for sale at the Hawarden Ewe Fair.
The championships were held at the Waimahaka Collie Club on February 5 and 6.
There was good results at the Taranaki Ayrshire Club junior show.
Annual award regarded as a prestigious badge of honour by the agribusiness industry.
Mossburn farm manager now has a second chance to "go for gold" at grand final.