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Thousands turn out for Taihape's big day
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Field day to focus on career options
Field day for high school and polytechnic students to show opportunities in agriculture.
Historic win at Waikato/BOP Young Farmer final
The first woman in 15 years to be named Waikato/BOP Young Farmer of the Year.
Otago/Southland Ballance Farm Awards finalists named
Otago/Southland finalists for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards have been announced.
Fishing competition so popular that some kids missed out
Jericho Kiriona was not one of them and the 11-year-old placed third with his kahawai.
Climate change: Primary industries must adapt
Dr Cradock-Henry says adapting to climate change is vital to NZ's economic resilience.
Shearing: Toa Henderson bounces back
Toa Henderson returns to form in Northland with his first victory in more than 11 years.
'Farms, Trees and Carbon' workshop popular
Project to help farmers make the most of One Billion Trees Fund generates interest.
Last chance for Briscoe to claim title
Taranaki Dairy Farmer has one last chance to claim the title of FMG Young Farmer.
Business graduate wins Northern Young Farmer final
Auckland-based business graduate at Fonterra named Northern FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Shearing: Ant Frew's winning return to Methven
Pleasant Point shearer Ant Frew claimed a second Lambshears title at Methven A&P Show.
Spirits high at Peter Lyon Shearing reunion
Peter Lyon Shearing celebrated a reunion in Alexandra.
Shearing: Another milestone looms for Rowland Smith
Shearing giant Rowland Smith is on the brink of a 150th open final win.
Gumboot throwing: Fowler puts his sole into competition
A Dunedin gumboot throwing champ has seen success at the NZ Rural Games.
Carriage Racing: Harnessing horse power at Mokotuku Domain
It was all walk, trot and gallop at Makotuku Domain over the weekend.
Eight entrants whittled down to five: one supreme winner
Dannevirke farmers have come tops in region farm environment awards for a second year
Lawnmower racing: Ekatahuna revs its motors for Arohanui Hospice
Lawnmowers took to the tracks for Arohanui Hospice on March 9.
Emily Hayward nails Olympic Cup on Belischi in Hastings
Teenager sheds tears of joy after claiming maiden Olympic Cup in Hastings today.
Olivia Apatu dedicates Hoy Show crown to late father Ren
Hawke's Bay champion rider Olivia Apatu salutes mother, trainer and groom at the Hoy Show.
Dressage queen Tiny White lauded among NZ elite riders
The cream of New Zealand equestrian honoured at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings.
Logan Massie says Intellect can tame Olympic Cup course
Dannevirke equestrian Logan Massie happy to control the controllables on board Intellect.
Hilux New Zealand Rural Games results
More than 30,000 people attended the Hilux New Zealand Rural Games last weekend.
Tasman fires and Gita 'signs of things to come'
Dr Lawrence says events like the Tasman fires are a possible indication of things to come.
Mikayla Herbert's love of unwanted horse pays dividends
Vetn nurse Mikayla Herbert had little riding on her horse but left with the Merrylegs Cup.
Shearing: World champs competition heats up
Seven shearers are expected to battle during the New Zealand Championships at Te Kuiti.
Northland Share Farmers of the Year reject office life
The latest Northland dairy award winners have no regrets in their life choice.
Sheepdog trials: Moody and Spot book nationals berth
Mike Moody and Spot won the Rodney leg of the Northland circuit on Saturday.
Sheepdog trials: Spoils get shared among the dogs
Competition for Hawke's Bay centre sheep dog titles is wide open.
Plea to students as agriculture scholarships go unused
There is a long list of scholarships on offer for students studying agricultural courses.
Bay of Plenty share farmer of the year announced
The winners were announced at a gala dinner in Pongokawa last night.
Couple to clash in Young Farmer regional final
Alice Speedy and Jono Green, have qualified for the East Coast regional final next month.
Parikino Sports Club Country Fair centenary draws near
Rural tradition bucks trend with its popularity at Parikino Sports Club.
Entries open for Fieldays Innovations Awards
"These awards support ingenuity and creativity the kiwi can-do attitude."