North Island competitive shearing season to get underway
The North Island competitive shearing season will get underway at the Poverty Bay A&P show
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromRural events and Fieldays (TCN)
Animals but no people at this year's Waikato A&P Show
The show will ensure there are less than 100 people within competition zones.
Bales4Blair fundraiser for Southland Charity Hospital
Fundraiser encourages Southern farmers to donate bales of wool to support hospital.
South Canterbury farmer becomes first person in world to win 100 open blade-shearing finals
Dobbs now the first person in the world to win 100 open blade-shearing finals.
Shearing events for the 2020-2021 season
A new shearing and woolhandling competition season is underway.
Tony Dobbs aims for 100th open blade shearing title
South Canterbury farmer Tony Dobbs is set to make the bid at 53rd Waimate Spring Shears.
Waimate Shears promises to be 'action packed'
Organisers promise "a big show" for the 53rd Waimate Spring Shears this week.
Shearing events schedule for the rest of 2020
Shearing is down but not out, despite Covid-19 cancellations.
Strong entry numbers for 2020 Waimate Spring Shears
Entries for the 53rd edition of the show have already surpassed last year's total.
Zanda McDonald Award to crown two winners in 2021
Covid-19 restrictions mean there will be two winners for 2021.
South Canterbury family supporting Meat the Need
Family to donate lot 20 from annual on-farm spring Hereford bull sale to Meat the Need.
Young Farmer of the Year district contest kicks off for 2021 season
Covid-19 restrictions had cancelled the contest for the first time in its 52-year history.
Plug pulled on 2021 Marlborough Wine and Food Festival
It is the first time in the event's 36-year history it has been cancelled.
New workshops to focus on increasing NAIT knowledge
Dairy Women's Network workshops will help farmers out with their NAIT accounts.
Canterbury A&P Association's future more secure
Nearly $100,000 has been raised by the association's "Show Saviour" campaign.
What's all the buzz about bees?
Bee Aware Month is an annual educational campaign organised by Apiculture New Zealand.
Taranaki Ayrshire breeders do well in nationals
Taranaki Ayrshire breeders did well in the recent Ayrshire NZ national awards.
Why Apiculture NZ wants you to 'Bee a Hero' this September
Find out how you can do your bit to help bees for Bee Aware Month.
World eight-stand shearing record bid postponed
Dannevirke attempt on Eight Stand Nine-Hour World Lamb Shearing Record has been postponed.
Field day focuses on farm environmental issues
Farmers shared information on environment, good management and better farming practices.
Matariki planting days sow seeds for community
Hinewai Ormsby and husband Cam grow native plants and hold annual community planting days.
Lawn Mower Racing annual fundraiser for Arohanui
One of the biggest lawn mower racing events in New Zealand - Eketahuna
New horse event celebrates former racehorses
New event for thoroughbred horses, celebrates ex race horses in New Zealand.
Regenerative farming event popular
Kaikoura's first regenerative farming event has been declared a roaring success.
Otago Field Days rise from ashes after interest
New-look field days to be held on October 7 and 8 at Palmerston Sale Yards
Jake and Tempo have their day at dog agility champs
"I probably first started training dogs when I was 4. It definitely runs in the family."
Music project to relieve stress of day-to-day life
A farm is a musical playground for these farmers.
'Muster' aims to get young people involved in merino industry
Event organiser quipped she was tired of being the youngest "by 40 years".
Hunters step up for Manuherikia Boar, Buck and Stag Hunt
This year's event surpassed previous years in terms of competitors and sponsors.
Lake Hawea to host World Ploughing Championships
The World Ploughing Championships will be held in April 2028.