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After 40 years, shearing has not lost its appeal for Grant Smith.
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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.
Association planning upcoming show
The Stratford A&P Association are busy planning for the show.
South dominates at Waimate Shears
Mighty southern shearing men stepped up again in NZ Spring Shears open crossbred final.
Nominations open for 2022 Dairy Woman of the Year
Women are encouraged to nominate their rural role models before March 2022.
Waimate Shears: Women demonstrate their skill with blades
A group of women have shown they are among the sharpest blades in the drawer.
Novice debuts his 'pride and joy' at Taieri Ploughing match
Thomas Sime spent about 100 hours restoring his1969 Ford 2000 vintage tractor.
Waimate Shears: Pyper wins NZ Winter Comb open title
Results from the first day of the Waimate Shears.
Farmers, breeders rue lost chance to showcase stock at NZ Ag Show
"Pretty gutting that it's not happening again this year."
Canterbury Shears still on despite NZ Agricultural Show cancellation
NZ Agricultural Show has been cancelled but the Canterbury Shears will go ahead.
Rangiora cancelled, but there's plenty of shearing to come
Organisers say Rangiora cancellation was due to sheep transportation issues.
'All the stops' pulled out to get fans in for Ranfurly Shield game
Structured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.
'Hugely disappointed': New Zealand A&P Show cancelled for second year in a row
An estimated 100,000 people normally attend the show.
Where have all the bladies gone?
Shearing competition organisers struggle to find blade shearing competitors.
Former winners set pace in shearing Circuit's 50th year
In a hotly-contested opening round, Nathan Stratford picked up maximum points.
Manawatū, Ellesmere join list of shearing competition cancellations
The shearing sports season has suffered another blow.
Stratford and Henare win major titles at NZ Merino Shears
60th NZ Merino Shears took place in Alexandra over the weekend.
Entries open for revamped 2022 Dairy Industry Awards
All three award categories refreshed after months of consultation, feedback & discussion.
Zanda McDonald Award finalist always trying to improve
Mid Canterbury's Rhys Roberts is one of eight finalists in the Zanda McDonald Award.
Shearing season underway amid tighter restrictions
All hands on deck at the 60th New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra this week.
Dog trials raise $12,000 for Hospice Southland
Event raised "a couple of grand more than last year" dog trials committee chairman says.
Whakatu Freezing Works closure commemoration
On Friday October 10, 1986, Whakatu closed and all workers were laid off
Entries open for Ahuwhenua Young Māori Farmer Award
Award recognises Māori working on sheep and beef farms
Covid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to Canterbury public
Level 2 restrictions may mean the public cannot attend Canterbury's annual cup week.
New fishing season starts this week: What you need to know
The new trout fishing season gets under way this week — here's what you need to know.