NZ's top shearers eyeing a black-singlet comeback
The national team selection series takes place over the next 12 months.
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'Pretty cool': Couple vying for Northern Young Farmer title
Kate Hawkings and Daniel Richards go head-to-head in first regional final of the season.
Rowland Smith's second win in shears comeback
Results from the weekend's Taihape Shears and Tapawera Shears.
A time-honoured feature of rural life
The Te Puke A&P Show will have something for everyone next month.
Alexia Phillips to attempt shearing world record
World Sheep Shearing Records Society confirmed Alexia Phillips’ February bid this week.
Matawhero Saleyards sheep sale postponed due to insufficient stock
A PGG Wrightson stock agent said farmers were “holding off” from putting stock up for sale
‘Keeping tradition alive’: Turakina Highland Games marks 160 years of heritage
Eighteen piping bands will perform, a record number for the event.
‘Nothing has changed, we have just added to it’: A&P show excitement builds
Dannevirke A&P Show returns in 2025 'bigger and better', with new events.
Rare treble for miracle shearer David Buick
The treble was last achieved in 2016 by 2014 World Champion Rowland Smith.
Young A&P entrants in for clucking good time
A 10-year-old Tauranga boy is fast becoming an expert in chickens.
Central Districts Field Days a 'must-do agri event'
More than 25,000 people flocked to the event across three days last year.
Shearing it around on the busiest weekend of the season
More than 200 shearers and woolhandlers are expected to be in action this weekend.
New speed shear record set at Te Puna
A new Te Puna Speed Shear record has been set by a shearer in his 20s.
Rotten summer: Wairoa A&P Show cancelled for the third time in four years
'Another good thing that’s not happening': Wairoa's series of weather blows continues.
Father and son win big at Peninsula Duvauchelle Shears
North Otago farmer Justin Meikle and his teenage son Tye are on a roll.
Doors opening for women in farming
Women in farming a focus at East Coast Farming Expo in Wairoa in February.
Horowhenua AP&I Show marks 119 years with exciting events for families
Horowhenua AP&I Show celebrates 119 years with fun activities for all the family.
Te Ruanui ram sale at Matawhero yards baa-rilliant
'Craig and Yvonne have done a lovely job with them'
Kiwi finalists revealed for transtasman agriculture award
"A very exciting group of young up-and-comers and entrepreneurs in our industry."
Shearing: Digger Balme, 60, wins at Rotorua Show
Age ain’t doing nothing to slow down this veteran competition shearer.
Boost for shearing numbers in the North at Whangārei Show
A new event with combined novice, junior and intermediate handicaps helps with entries.
Thousands of people flock to Whangārei's 143rd annual A and P Show
Thousands flocked this year's A and P show in Whangārei.
Whangārei A&P Show: A historic Caterpillar on display
The show also features royal-themed events, competitions, and live entertainment.
Shearing: Stratford and Moore win at Tapanui and Nelson
It was a big weekend of shearing for former winners of the National Shearing Circuit.
Bush Districts Agricultural Club day thriving
There were 11 schools along for the annual event.
Meet council, share ideas at Whangārei A&P Show: Vince Cocurullo
Join Mayor Cocurullo at A&P Show to discuss council plans and enjoy free activities.
Deadline looms for heritage farming awards
Families who have farmed their land since 1924 or earlier are eligible to apply for award.
How grandad used to farm: Vintage club to host annual crank up day
The Hauraki Vintage Machinery Club showcases blast from the past.
Shortlist announced for 2025 Zanda McDonald Award
The shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and NZ has been revealed.
Extending the lifespan of calves will create a new market for new protein source
New Zealand’s low-carbon beef production is set to accelerate.
Amy Ferguson wins Corriedales woolhandling open final
Landscape architect Brittany Smith took out the senior title.
Jack Fagan wins second Corriedale shearing title
Fagan flew in from Western Australia in his successful bid to regain the title.
Nominations open for Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year 2025
Dairy Women’s Network encourages people to nominate leaders “who go beyond the farm gate”.
Kirkpatricks dominate at Wairarapa Spring Shears
A shearing dynasty from Hawke’s Bay and Gisborne moved in on the Wairarapa Show.