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Mycoplasma bovis brings cattle event caution in Canterbury
Mid Canterbury A&P show organisers are taking precautions around cattle.
Vintage Machinery Club dedicates room to southern stalwart
Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club honours long term member with a room.
Methven club named Young Farmers' best
The Methven Young Farmers Club was named Best NZ Young Farmers Club recently.
Kiwi helps Irishman conquer blade shearing record
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Clarks Junction couple 'surprised' at Golden Fleece win
Clarks Junction sheep farmers have won the coveted National Golden Fleece Competition.
South Island Butcher Apprentice of the Year respects the knife
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New Zealand shearers step-up in Wales
New Zealand shearers have had a big start to the Royal Welsh Show week.
Viticulturist winner targets national prize after second victory
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Kumeroa Rocky Riders score well at AgriKids final
Kumeroa School's Rocky Riders scored well at the National Final of AgriKids.
'Great little bantam' pipped at the post
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Hawke's Bay A&P Show's 92-year-old trophy comes home
Last presented in 1928, the cup was found after being offered for sale on the internet.
Steamers get muddy as they muck in
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Pirongia arborists head to international tree climbing champs
A Pirongia arborist hopes to be named the best tree-climber in the world.
Heading dogs aplenty but huntaways dwindle at Mangonui sheep dog trials
The number of huntaways at sheep do trial events in Northland are dwindling.
Shearing: Gavin Mutch wins in Canada
Gavin Mutch has won one of North America's major titles.
First Light wins gold at world steak champs
World Steak Challenge gold for innovative Hawke's Bay company with grass-fed Wagyu.
Workers talk issues at Wool Classers Association field day
The NZ Wool Classers Association field day at Omakau last week. brought up several issues.
Waimumu to go to the dogs at Southern Field Days
Man and dog are set to transform the Southern Field Days in Waimumu next month.
Clinton's Lions Club Winter feed competition raises $90,000
More than $90,000 was raised from the Clinton Lions Club's winter feed competition.
FMG Farmer of the Year prizes worth fighting for
The prizes for FMG Farmer of the Year get better each year, say organisers.
Young Winemaker of the Year winner to proud to fly Central flag
A Central Otago Young Winemaker of the Year has already had a long career in the business.
M. bovis fears rule out calves at Waikato A&P shows
Calves have been given the boot from pet days around the New Zealand this year.
Four Hawke's Bay butchers make the regional cut
Four Bay butchers heading for regional competition.
Councillors call for Mudtopia review
Raj Kumar and Peter Bentley say is should be reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee.
Growing Eskview area's last Young Farmers Club
The club has trebled its membership in one year.
Young Farmers involvement ultimate win-win for Clinton woman
Emma Sutherland has made excellence in farming her life's work. And she's reaping rewards.
FMG Farmer of the Year 50th milestone
Hundreds of people celebrated the 50th anniversary of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
Kumeroa pupil named top Agri competitor
Jorja Fountaine has been named the AgriKidsNZ competitor of the Year.
Pasture-to-plate entries open early for Hastings Royal Show
New beef contest Pasture-to-Plate is proving popular at Hastings Royal Show.
Pasture-to-plate entries open early
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Applications open for Whangārei A&P ag scholarship
Applications for this year's Whangarei A&P Society agricultural scholarship have opened.