Shearing sports season battling the Covid-19 odds
Some events cancelled but some are still going ahead under Covid restrictions.
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Farmer following in late father's footsteps at dog trials
Levi McCall says it's "pretty special" to win trophies at Maitland club trials this year.
Nominations open for DWN's Regional Leader of the Year award
Award highlights the passion for people within the Network's volunteer regional leaders.
Angus Moore wins open Corriedale final at Canterbury Shears
Marlborough shearer Angus Moore's takes out his 19th open win.
Entries open for AgriKidsNZ and Junior Young Farmer of the Year
Events run alongside FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional finals across the country.
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Joel Henare regains woolhandling title at Canterbury Shears
Master woolhandler Joel Henare has clocked up another milestone.
Canterbury Shears go ahead under Covid restrictions
Championships going ahead despite NZ Agricultural Show cancellation.
'Mother of All Protests' gets city backers
"That's part of our mantra this time ... town and country together."
Masks and bubbles: NZ Cup Day a little different this year
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event will be for a select few only.
Young Farmer of the Year: Otago Southland regional finalists announced
Eight regional finalists in with a chance to win Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year.
Ashburton A and P Show goes ahead without crowds
Ribbons, cups and camaraderie continued to shine, despite alert level 2 restrictions.
Leon Samuels wins Gymkhana Shears open final
Gymkhana Shears and Marlborough A and P Show Shears
Young Farmer of the Year: Aorangi regional finalists announced
Eight regional finalists are in with a chance to win Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year.
Young Farmer of the Year: Tasman regional finalists announced
Eight regional finalists are in with a chance to win Tasman Young Farmer of the Year.
'Ranfurly Shield of shearing' up for grabs at Marlborough Show
Colin King Challenge Shield to be contested between Marlborough and Nth Canterbury.
Southern Field Days cancellation an 'agonising decision'
Cancellation will have a "huge effect" on Gore and the wider community.
Ballance Farm Environment Awards to go ahead
Good entry numbers allows awards programme to go ahead with Covid restrictions in place.
Southern Field Days cancelled
Southern Field Days is the latest victim of Covid-19 related cancellations in the South.
Ashburton worth the trip for Southland shearing gun
Brett Roberts successfully defends title at Ashburton A and P Show Shears on Saturday.
More South Island shearing champs cancelled
West Otago and Golden Bay A and P Show shearing championships cancelled due to Covid-19.
Shearers chasing the shows as season resumes in Ashburton
Mataura shearer Brett Roberts to defend Ashburton A&P Show open title on Saturday.
Love of shearing stands test of time for Rakaia contractor
After 40 years, shearing has not lost its appeal for Grant Smith.
Pandemic devastates North Island shearing competitions
All pre-Christmas North Island A&P show shearing sports competitions cancelled.
'A real shame': No crowds for South Otago A and P Show
Next month's South Otago A&P Show will be conducted behind closed doors.
Nominations open for 2022 NZ Rural Sports Awards
Disability award introduced to Norwood NZ Rural Sports Awards next year.
Westland Young Farmers' Club launched
New club in Greymouth set up after people expressed interest in getting involved.
'Gutting': Addington Cup Week to go ahead without public for first time in 117 years
The decision is due to Canterbury still being at alert level 2.
Covid-19 Delta outbreak: Stratford A&P Show postponed
Organisers say they hope to find a date in the new year
Avocado prices tumble: 'Everyone's going to run at a loss this year'
Avocado growers are having a tough run this season.
Call to remove gender bias in farming
Lack of access to maternity care and gender bias among issues rural women face.
Stratford leads National Shearing Circuit so far
Invercargill shearer has the maximum points from the first two rounds of the Circuit.