Beer fest organiser 'absolutely stoked' with success
Food, music and beer kept the crowd very happy, organiser and brewer Andy Henshaw says.
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Student trading trade textbooks for cow showring
Lauren Otto is known for transforming hard-working dairy cows into bovine beauties.
Future of working off the land discussed at expo
Speakers detailed changes in the industry and how businesses identify consumer markets.
WoolOn Fashion Awards 2020 date announced
No decision has yet been made about the venue or whether awards will remain in Alexandra.
Shearing: Chance to hear about World Champs squad's Europe tour
World champs shearing and woolhandling team manager will spin a few yarns in Balclutha.
Waimate Champs: Woolhandlers put judges through their paces
Judges struggled to find faults with the best in the business in woolhandling heats.
Shearing: Jack Fagan does it again at Waimate Champs
Fagan benefited from live-streaming system with a TMO decision in open speed shear final.
Waimate Shears and Woolhandling Champs: Results
52nd Waimate Shears NZ Spring Shearing and Woolhandling Champs held Oct 11, 12.
Shearing: Kiwi blades a cut above the rest at Waimate
NZ reinforced its place as world blade shearing champions at Waimate Shears Champs.
Avocados the focus at Northland field day
The commercial growers' event is being held at Lynwood avocado nursery.
Forestry not about 'mass planting of entire farms'
Forestry company at Otago Field Days keen to correct "hysteria" around land use.
Agriculture minister heads for Royal Show in Hastings
Damien O'Connor will be a special guest at the Royal New Zealand Show.
Mixed views on whitebait levels at Haast festival
Future of whitebait discussed at annual Haast Whitebait Festival and Market Day.
Aussies turn the tables on Kiwis at NZ Merino Shears
Aussies dominated the New Zealand Merino Shears in Alexandra last week.
Shearing: Western Australia's Boyle makes it 8 out of 10
NZ Merino Shearing and Woolhandling Champs held in Alexandra over the weekend.
About 500 turned up for Northland school's ag show on a beautiful day
Lambs and goats compete to raise money for school.
Young Vegetable Grower of the Year 2019 announced
At only 18, Austin Singh Purewal has achieved a lot in his horticulture career already.
Young Grower of the Year 2019 announced
Jono Sutton overwhelmed to "win one of hort's highest achievements for a young person".
Spring Festival in full swing in Dannevirke
Dannevirke's three-month long Spring Festival is in full swing.
Merino champs start new shearing sports season
New shearing sports season starts tomorrow with the two day NZ fine wool merino champs.
Horowhenua food producers open doors again
The food basket that is Horowhenua on display again with Taste Trail.
Alexandra Blossom Festival a blooming success
Crowd of more than 8000 enjoyed 63rd Alexandra blossom festival.
Kiwi wool leader wins international award
John Dawson awarded International Wool Trade Cooperation Award in China.
Young Māori Farmer winner kicking career goals
Kristy Roa's gone from cadet to trophy-winning young Māori farmer in less than two years.
Northland breeders head back to show
Cattle breeders Karen and Bruce Woolley will be returning to the A&P show.
Rural community turns out in force at freshwater meeting
About 350 people turned up to Hotel Ashburton to hear Government representatives.
Young Farmer winner tests tractor skills at Irish Ploughing Champs
James Robertson took part in the National Ploughing Championships in Ireland last week.
Financial workshops for farmers to build confidence
Series of workshops aimed at building financial confidence for farmers throughout NZ.
Zanda McDonald Award: Four Kiwi finalists selected
Four Kiwis and two Australians have been selected as Zanda McDonald Award finalists.
Shearing: Connor misses world nine-hour record
Connor missed world nine-hour strong wool lambs record of 867, but set a British of 785.
Farmers hold tractor protest over Govt reforms
Between 120 and 150 farmers turned up to protest in the township of Ruawai.
Happy hounds hit the slopes at Coronet Peak dog derby race
Townies, farmers and their dogs bolted down a freshly powdered mountain on Saturday.
Regional Dairy Industry Award winners encourage entrants
Simon and Hilary Vallely were the 2018 Southland/Otago regional winners.
Qualifying rounds begin for Young Farmer of the Year
First qualifying rounds for the next FMG Young Farmer of the Year kick off next week.