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Students learn biosecurity lesson in Te Puke
Students from Bay of Plenty learned the biosecurity threat to horticulture is very real.

TeenAg students get taste of work in the Waikato
A group of Waikato students got a glimpse at careers on offer in the agricultural sector.

All the fun at the Hawke's Bay Royal A&P Show
Warren Buckland captures the fun at the Hawke's Bay Royal A&P Show.

New pair at helm for Taranaki Ballance awards
There has been a change at the helm for the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards.

Farm safety replaces calf and lamb day
Kids at Toko School had a blast during last week's Agri Day.

Seeking those worthy for NZ Century Farm awards
The New Zealand Century Farm and Station Awards seek nominations.

Local rodeo organisers defend the sport
A horse death at the Methven Rodeo has again brought the ethics of rodeo into question.

Middlemarch Ploughing Match pushes ahead
Competitors travelled from between Lincoln to Thornbury to plough in Middlemarch.

Fickle weather doesn't dampen spirits at dog trials
Maiden competitor entries well up on previous years despite unpredictable weather.

Rodeo report highlights serious concerns
Report highlighted serious concerns with some practices employed in the rodeo scene.

Queenstown children getting taste of country at Gems
Queenstown farmers have brought in dozens of townie children for a taste of the country.

Giant blow-up bowel stands out at Bay show
A giant colon aimed at educating the public is on display at the Hawkes Bay A&P Show.

Why Hawke's Bay could get a royal visit in next few years
Hastings set to remain the base for the Royal NZ Show for at least next three years.

Kiwifruit Vine Health finalist for NZ Biosecurity Awards
A pair dedicated to healthy kiwifruit were named finalists in the NZ Biosecurity Awards.

M. bovis precautions at A & P show praised
Months of painstaking preparations to eliminate risk of spreading M. bovis paying off.

Federated Farmers: Visit Hawke's Bay Royal A&P Show to see best of rural NZ
Royal A&P Show brings urban and rural together

Katikati goes to the dogs for show
Weekend of dog shows of all breeds from big and burly to little yappers

Amateur Cheesemakers Competition returns
Amateur cheesemakers will compete in the third annual Amateur Cheesemakers Competition.

Mangamuka sweeps prizes in Miss Far North
Charlotte Chapman-Kete, 17, was crowned Miss Far North 2018 on Saturday night.

Pony Club: Springston Trophy to View Hill
Canterbury's View Hill Pony Club's red team lifted the Springston Trophy in Oamaru.

Second time round for 2018 Rangiora show president
Duncan Lundy is looking forward to serving as Rangiora show president for the second time.

National leader Bridges coming to Hawke's Bay
Youth business initiatives and rural fun takes focus away from Parliamentary troubles.

'Positive changes' on the way for rodeo events
NZ Rodeo Cowboys Association welcomes National Animal Welfare Advisory Committee report.

'Agvocate' sought to represent NZ at Youth Ag Summit
The hunt is on for a Kiwi delegate to represent NZ at Youth Ag Summit in Brazil next year.

Otago Field days fast-moving ball, CEO says
The Otago Field Days are being held today and Saturday at the Palmerston saleyards.

Otago Field days a draw despite bad weather
Otago Fieldays opened yesterday with strong crowds despite the weather.

David Buick wins opening North Island shearing event
It's a long, long road for Worlds hopeful David Buick.

Gatecrashing sheep steals limelight at Ellesmere A and P show
Sheep escapes from shearing shed and gatecrashes alpaca ribbon ceremony.

Marton Young Farmers go barking mad at first ever bark up
The event had huntaways barking in front of a judge who determined which one was loudest.