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New era for Horse of the Year event
New Zealand's Horse of the Year event will be managed in-house in the future.
Edge equestrians win national volunteer award
Formerly on an 800-acre Whananaki farm, the Edges have volunteered for over 40 years.
Farm Environment Awards: Waikato Regional Supreme Winners announced
Mark and Felicity Brough are Regional Supreme Winners in the Waikato.
DWN Regional Leader of the Year finalists announced
Four finalists announced in the inaugural DWN Regional Leader of the Year award.
Southland pair win Junior Young Farmer regional title
Ollie and Josh competed via video conference and online quizzes, due to the lockdown.
Fonterra Dairy Woman of the Year finalists announced
This year's finalists highlight the depth and diversity in the dairy industry.
Gumboot challenge keeps Young Farmers connected
The video can be found on the Taranaki Young Farmers Facebook page.
Ballance Farm Environment Awards goes online
People can "attend" the virtual event by joining via the Awards Facebook page.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Fieldays goes online
"This is not the end of Fieldays" says CEO Peter Nation.
Sheep conference going ahead via virtual technology
"Head Shepherd" event on April 16 has been organised by neXtgen Agri.
Study on hold for Taranaki Ag science student
Monique Radford is home on the dairy farm instead of in a Massey University laboratory.
Sheep dog contestants score big
The 104th Waverley – Waitotara Sheep Dog Trials were successful.
Coronavirus Covid-19: The show must go on
The Hawke's Bay A&P Show - aka the Royal New Zealand Show since 2015 - is still on.
Young Farmer of the Year: Grand Final, remainder of 2020 season cancelled
Grand Final and remaining Contests cancelled for first time in 52-year history.
Online Festival celebrates Rangitikei's harvesting season
The five-day harvest event will hold competitions for everyone to get involved in.
Probable coronavirus case in Tararua attended World Hereford Conference
A man who is a probable Covid-19 case is self-isolating in rural area Tararua.
2020 Zanda McDonald Award winner announced
Jack Raharuhi takes the crown in top Australasian agri-business award.
West Coast Dairy Trainee of the Year competition results
Women on top at West Coast-Top of the South Dairy Trainee of the Year competition.
Rotorua cowboys claim rodeo titles
Rotorua cowboys have come out on top in several classes of the New Zealand Rodeo.
Ninety Mile Snapper Bonanza won by Aucklander
Northland's Ninety Mile Snapper Bonanza won by Aucklander
Coronavirus: Careful management ensures Wanaka dog trials go ahead
Club decides it would be safe enough for the event to go ahead, despite Covid-19.
Coronavirus: Hereford Conference cases traced to Wanaka Show
At least two people who tested positive for Covid-19 went to Wanaka A&P show this month.
Coronavirus: More rural sports events cancelled
Sheep dog trials, ploughing, rodeo, shearing and farm fencing postponed or cancelled.
Coronavirus: Ahuwhenua Trophy events cancelled
"The health and safety of finalists, sponsors, whanau and others is paramount."
Coronavirus: Bluff Oyster Festival cancelled
The annual Bluff Oyster Festival that was to be held in May is now off the table.
Coronavirus: All shearing competitions cancelled
The New Zealand Shearing Sports season is over.
Wilson sisters see HOY success
In a final round of over 30 riders, Amanda and Showtym jumped clear to win the title.
Coronavirus: NZ Shearing Champs cancelled
Champs would have been held on April 2-4, with near sold-out evening sessions.
Coronavirus: Aorangi and Tasman Young Farmer Regional Finals postponed
Next two FMG Young Farmer of the Year Regional Finals have been postponed.
Coronavirus: Great Easter Bunny Hunt postponed
Great Easter Bunny Hunt postponed until Queen's Birthday weekend.
Coronavirus: Royal Easter Show, Book of Mormon, Te Papa tours cancelled
It is only the second time the event has been cancelled in 177 years.
Snapper Bonanza going ahead
Sell-out fishing competition on Te Oneroa-A-Tohe/Ninety Mile Beach all set to proceed.