Waikato Bay of Plenty Young Farmer of the Year winner announced
Te Kawa West Young Farmer Chris Poole took out the title on Saturday night.
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.
The winners of the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year have been named.
A shearing final is not your regular weekend punt.
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.
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.
Dunedin's Zoe and Millar McElrea will represent the South at the grand final in July.
Show just one of 16 from a possible 76 to go ahead around NZ this summer.
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.
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.
The money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.
Potae's online programme helps rural workers gain access to after-hours services.
Another pandemic victim: one of Hawke's Bay's biggest annual events has been cancelled.
"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."
Show was founded in 1934 and only cancelled between 1939 and 1945 for WWII.
The Whangamomona Dog Trials event took place last week