Cool conditions couldn't stop sheep dog triallists from achieving great results
The Waihi-Waitara Collie Club 96th Sheep Dog Trials overcame weather challenge
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East Coast Young Farmer of the Year winner announced
First-time competitor Mark Wallace is East Coast FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Hard-wired for creativity
Challenge is to transform iconic agricultural product into inspiring art.
Shearing gang notches up personal bests
Personal best for shearing lambs attempted by four members of the same gang.
First time seller wins big at Owaka Calf Sale
South Otago farmer Russell O'Hara had some beginner's luck on St Patrick's Day.
Locals in running for farm awards
Bay environment contenders include sheep, beef and dairy farmers, and horticulturalists.
'Real good numbers': Dog triallists flock to Heriot Collie Club centenary
West Otago club held its centennial event earlier this month.
Awakiki Ridges owners clearing out for retirement
The Gardners will hold a clearing sale on their farm Awakiki Ridges in Puerua Valley.
Young Farmers' scholarship winners announced
Three NZYF members will further their education through the organisation's scholarships.
St Bathans dog trials a success
Annual dog trials are an opportunity to test the skill of the dogs and their farmers.
NZ Biosecurity Awards winners announced
Awards celebrate "those who go above and beyond to protect NZ from pests and diseases".
Growing giant pumpkins a closely guarded secret
Growers keeping mum before the South Otago A&P Society Giant Pumpkin Competition.
Tenth world crown in sights for woodchopping legend
Northland woodchopping legend Jason Wynyard eyes 10th world title
'Difficult decision': Fieldays postponed to November
National Agricultural Fieldays will now go-ahead from November 30 - December 3, 2022.
Shearing helped Tom Adkins be a cut above the competition
Aorangi FMG Young Farmer of the Year Tom Adkins. Photo / Supplied
Southern finalists judged for Holstein Friesian competition
Judge began scrutinising the southern finalists for national competition on Monday.
Successful shears event for Whangamomona
The day ran smoothly, with lots of shearing talent.
Entries open for Primary Industries Good Employer Awards
Primary sector employs nearly 14 per cent of the total workforce.
One week left to enter No 8 Wire competition
This year's judge Eugene Kara is looking forward to a sensory experience.
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.
Shearing: Favourite Stratford wins Circuit
Invercargill's Nathan Stratford had the No 1 ranking among 12 shearers.
Nathan Stratford wins National Shearing Circuit final
Circuit final went ahead at Armidale Merino Stud, in Gimmerburn, under Covid restrictions.
Second prize in prestigious young farmer contest for Reporoa worker
The winners of the Waikato Bay of Plenty FMG Young Farmer of the Year have been named.
Shearing: TAB betting odds for National Circuit
A shearing final is not your regular weekend punt.
Armidale all set to host National Shearing Circuit finals
Allan Paterson saved the event from being cancelled by hosting it on his farm.
A down year for Hawke's Bay shearing champs
Just four North Island shearing competitions this summer. There should have been 32.
Big win for woolhandler Ngaira Puha at Apiti
Results from Saturday's Apiti and Districts Show shearing and woolhandling championships.
Crunch time for organisers to make call on running Fieldays 2022
The Mystery Creek event, held annually in June, normally attracts over 100,000 people.
Mangaehu-Stratford Sheep Dog Trials successful
424 Dogs ran at the Mangaehu-Stratford 96th Annual Sheep Dog Trials.
Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year winner announced
Tom Adkins has secured himself a spot at the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final.
Southland shearers dominate finals field for National Circuit
Five Southland finalists vying for National Shearing Circuit title next week.
Dog trials also good for the wellbeing of rural folk
Most will tell you the tradition of attending dog trials is all about the people.