'Freedom' of high country appeals to retired shearer
"When you're out on the hill, you're on your own. It's very hard to replace that freedom."
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Tasman Young Farmer of the Year winner announced
It was fourth and final time lucky for 31-year-old dairy farm manager Jonny Brown
East Coast Farming Expo good to go
Event director Dave Martin says the Expo has the full support of the Wairoa community.
'Regrettable but necessary': Ahuwhenua Trophy competition postponed
Competition to select the top Māori sheep and beef farm has been postponed.
Feelings for Life Tractor Trek brings good vibes to Whanganui
Project aims to provide free mental health support to school children.
'Good little cow' wins big at Southland Otago Jersey Cattle Breeders Club competition
Beledene Demo Starleena was the supreme champion at the on-farm comp last month.
Second day of Hawarden Ewe Fair 'more fluent', despite rain
Sheep from far and wide were up for sale at the Hawarden Ewe Fair.
Southlanders clean up at dog trials
The championships were held at the Waimahaka Collie Club on February 5 and 6.
Good results at Taranaki Ayrshire Club show
There was good results at the Taranaki Ayrshire Club junior show.
2022 Australia Zanda McDonald Award winner announced
Annual award regarded as a prestigious badge of honour by the agribusiness industry.
Alex Field wins Young Farmer Otago Southland regional final
Mossburn farm manager now has a second chance to "go for gold" at grand final.
Marathon shearing effort nets $130,000 for charity hospital
The money raised will go towards buying medical equipment for the hospital.
Tia Potae wins award for supporting shearers during lockdown
Potae's online programme helps rural workers gain access to after-hours services.
Horse show called off after string of other cancellations
Another pandemic victim: one of Hawke's Bay's biggest annual events has been cancelled.
Young Farmer of the Year regional finals set to kick off
"The spirit of the Young Farmer of the Year contest can shine through any red light."
Wanaka A&P show cancelled for the first time in 77 years
Show was founded in 1934 and only cancelled between 1939 and 1945 for WWII.
Good results at Whangamomona Dog Trials
The Whangamomona Dog Trials event took place last week
Heavy rain doesn't dampen spirits at the Aria Shears
"A bit of rain never hurt anyone" was the motto at the Aria Waitangi Day Sports Shears.
'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr Shearathon
More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.
Balfour farmer a fan of self-shedding sheep
Blair Drysdale attended the Southern Shedding Sheep First Annual Ram Sale last month.
'Gutted': Methven A and P Show cancelled
Show cancelled but will still run its standalone community competitions and auctions.
Sale marks end of era for Bankhead Dorset Down Stud
Cust couple exit sheep breeding on good terms after a full clearance at a dispersal sale.
'Gut-wrenching': Goldfields Cavalcade cancelled
Otago Goldfields Heritage Trust cancel event and its 30th celebrations along with it.
Mid Canterbury organisers still planning to run A & P shows
Mayfield and Methven A&P shows are due to run on March 12 and 19 respectively.
'Safe place to buy fruit and veg': Drop in visitors at Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market saw a modest turnout on its first weekend at red.
More cancellations for beleaguered shearing calendar
The Otago Shears and the Mackenzie Shears have both now been cancelled.
Northland cleans up at Rotorua Agrodome Shears
Carload of Northland competitors celebrated the chance to compete.
Water crisis, Covid force cancellation of Dannevirke's A&P Show
The need for water in an equestrian show is huge.
Field day will update oat growing trials
"It will give [people] an update on what is happening in the marketplace."
Why Levi McCall and Sky are the pride of Waikoikoi
Pair pull "one out of the bag" at Tux NZ Yarding Challenge at Aratiatia Station.
Winton wapiti sale a success
A 3-year-old bull, Red 53, fetched the highest price of $6000 at the sale last week.
Romneys turn tables on Texels at Abbotsford Station sale
Over 800 ewes and nearly 5500 lambs put up at Abbotsford Station sale last week.
'Star lot': Wapiti bull Prophecy auctioned
4-year-old 406kg bull recently set a national velvet record weight of 21.5kg for its age.