Farmers, breeders rue lost chance to showcase stock at NZ Ag Show
"Pretty gutting that it's not happening again this year."
"Pretty gutting that it's not happening again this year."
NZ Agricultural Show has been cancelled but the Canterbury Shears will go ahead.
Organisers say Rangiora cancellation was due to sheep transportation issues.
Structured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.
An estimated 100,000 people normally attend the show.
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60th NZ Merino Shears took place in Alexandra over the weekend.
All hands on deck at the 60th New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra this week.
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Lack of Government grants means show is also at financial risk without gate-takings.
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