Primary Industries Awards finalists revealed
Primary Industries Awards will be presented at gala dinner in Wellington on July 1.
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Century farming families honoured
The awards mark families farming the same land continuously for a century or more.
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Kurow orchardist wins Central Otago Young Grower title
It was third time lucky for an orchard compliance manager Ellen Watt.
Mehrtens wins 11th national ploughing title
It was Mehrtens' 41st time competing at the national championships.
Two winners for Zanda McDonald award
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RWNZ leader encourages rural women
"You don't have to be liked, but you need to be respected."
Matt McRae: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Southland sheep and beef farmer McRae represents Otago/Southland at the Grand Final.
Joseph Watts: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Waipukurau technical field representative Watts represents the East Coast at Grand Final.
Alex Field: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Turakina stock manager Alex Field represents the Taranaki/Manawatū region at Grand Final.
Meet the Fieldays Rural Catch finalists
Eight singletons will be put through their paces at this year's Fieldays Rural Catch.
Riders converge on Horse of the North
About 35 horses and ponies came to Barge Park to be the first Horse of the North riders.
Georgie Lindsay: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
North Canterbury shepherd Georgie Lindsay represents the Tasman region at the Grand Final.
Emma Dangen: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Vet Emma Dangen represented Waikato/Bay of Plenty in the Young Farmer Grand Final.
Alan Harvey: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
North Otago Farmer Alan Harvey is representing Aorangi at the Young Farmer Grand Final.
James Robertson: Young Farmer of the Year finalist
Fonterra business graduate James Robertson represents the Northern region in Grand Final.
First ever open day for greyhounds at Hatrick Raceway
The event gave the public an opportunity to see how greyhounds are prepared for racing.
Former winner joins Young Farmer contest board
James Goodwin and Nigel Woodhead to take up positions on NZ Young Farmers Contest Board.
Gore farm manager recognised at NZ Dairy Industry Awards
James Matheson named runner-up in the Dairy Manager of the Year category
Waikato artist wins Fieldays No.8 Wire Art Award
Hamilton artist Gaye Jurisich took out top honours with her piece labelled Snare.
Woman takes out South Island sheep dog trials for first time
Three women made up the top 7 in the zig zag competition which was also a first.
David Buick repeats national shearing title win
Pongaroa shearer David Buick has a winning end to the season.
Farm forestry conference focuses on future
Farm foresters have important role to play in addressing issues, say conference organisers
Resilience coach combating stress in rural communities
Resilience coach Lance Burdett is on a national speaking tour for farming communities.
Farm Environment award-winners to host field day
Couple to host field day on Landcorp's Kepler Farm, near Te Anau, tomorrow.
Former Paralympian hopes to inspire dairy farmers
Paralympic blade runner Liam Malone to speak at South Island Dairy Event next month.
Southland student makes hay while the sun shines
Hamish Goatley spent six weeks driving for an agricultural contractor.
Student hones leadership skills at TeenAg course
Taylor Bird spent three days at unique course run by NZ Young Farmers.
Ploughing novice shows off his talent
"It's been very nice using the plough. It's a real job, it's not easy."
Living the dream painting stock images
Artist Amelia Guild is used to being referred to as " the chick who paints cows".
Watch: The highly nuanced art of emulating a duck
Invercargill resident Corey Carston learned the importance of duck-calling at a young age.
Showers for Otago/Southland duck hunting
The weather looks to be great for duck-shooting, but unpleasant for duck hunters.
Couple open farm for National Alpaca Day
Gay and Mike Moller have owned Alpacas since 2000.
Trish Rankin on being named Dairy Woman of the Year
Trish Rankin says she's no different to any other busy farming woman.