
Back-to-back cattle sales successful in Central Otago
Bidding and the weather were hot at double-header cattle sale in Central Otago last week.
Bidding and the weather were hot at double-header cattle sale in Central Otago last week.
"It's definitely not an ideal situation. But we're not living in normal times."
Call made as Australian Govt gives another $25 million to assist agricultural shows.
Neither drizzle nor the pandemic could dampen spirits at the South Otago A&P Show.
Eight regional finalists in with a chance to win East Coast Young Farmer of the Year.
There will also be tractors, farm utes and farm dogs on steps of Parliament at 3pm today.
Livestock competitions returned to Canterbury Agricultural Park last week.
The 85th Wānaka A&P show is expected to go ahead from 11-12 March 2022.
8 regional finalists in with a chance to win Taranaki/Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year.
"It's in moments like these, that I feel proud to be a New Zealander."
"This year, they've just come out of the woodwork."
The show has been held every year since 1904 with the exception of war years.
Sport traditionally seen as "old man's game" and could be daunting for young competitors.
Some events cancelled but some are still going ahead under Covid restrictions.
Levi McCall says it's "pretty special" to win trophies at Maitland club trials this year.
Award highlights the passion for people within the Network's volunteer regional leaders.
Marlborough shearer Angus Moore's takes out his 19th open win.
Events run alongside FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional finals across the country.
Championships going ahead despite NZ Agricultural Show cancellation.
"That's part of our mantra this time ... town and country together."
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event will be for a select few only.
Eight regional finalists in with a chance to win Otago Southland Young Farmer of the Year.
Ribbons, cups and camaraderie continued to shine, despite alert level 2 restrictions.
Gymkhana Shears and Marlborough A and P Show Shears
Eight regional finalists are in with a chance to win Aorangi Young Farmer of the Year.
Eight regional finalists are in with a chance to win Tasman Young Farmer of the Year.
Colin King Challenge Shield to be contested between Marlborough and Nth Canterbury.
Cancellation will have a "huge effect" on Gore and the wider community.
Good entry numbers allows awards programme to go ahead with Covid restrictions in place.