'Water and light' theme for biodynamic conference
T include important basics such as compost preparations and making.
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Power of the Bull field day in Maniototo
Beef + Lamb New Zealand's Power of the Bull field day in Maniototo on April 24.
Ploughing with horses 'luck of the draw'
The New Zealand Ploughing Championships are on in Thornbury this weekend.
Farm tourism a growing business in NZ
A growing number of farmers are offering visitors from everywhere a taste of rural life.
Zespri Bay of Plenty ExportNZ awards open
ExportNZ Bay of Plenty awards showcase kiwi ingenuity in the export business.
Award-winning Manawatu dairy farmers adapt to changing conditions
Pasture management is the priority for Manawatu dairy farmers Robert and Colleen Ervine.
Fast track changes for Field Days at Mystery Creek
Field Days at Mystery Creek will celebrate 50 years this year.
Erosion fears: Topsoil should be treated well
Good soil is a finite resource in the world. Time to protect it.
Hopes for clear skies when 400 dogs have their day
Dog Dayz in Dannevirke has reputation as happy show.
Family support seen as key to national rodeo title
Competing in rodeos is a family affair for 18-year-old Brooke Elstob.
Listen: 'Great lineup' for DairyNZ Farmers' Forum
DairyNZ CEO Dr Tim Mackle on an exciting list of guest speakers for Farmers' Forum.
Countdown to North Island sheep dog trials
The North Island Sheep Dog championships will be held in Hawke's Bay, starting on May 7.
Big awards night for primary sector
Farmer of the Year highlight of annual Primary Sector Awards.
Belle bags Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark up
Farmer Flynn and his faithful dog Belle have won the Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up.
Taranaki dogs win Tarata Trials
Taranaki competitors featured strongly at The Tarata Trials.
Phoebe, 15, taking on the champs
A girl and her dog are in the hunt. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Day on the farm thrills CHB's Argyll East pupils
Argyll East School got to experience a taste of the farm life at Ranui Farm Park.
Waikato Dairy awards winners announced
The major winners in the 2018 Waikato Dairy Industry Awards were first-time entrants.
Benneydale School students learn about genetics at Storth Oaks
Students are learning about tools used to improve genetics on an Otorohanga beef farm.
Marriner selected in Paw Blacks
Chelsea Marriner has been selected in the Paw Blacks, the New Zealand dog agility team.
National Fieldays and Massey University team up
New Zealand National Fieldays Society has a new partner in the form of Massey University.
Couple steal the show at Te Awamutu Jersey Cattle Club competition
Richard and Pauline Adam were the stars of the recent Te Awamutu Jersey Cattle Club.
Sheepdog trials: Father and daughter unbeatable at Waitahuna trials
The Waipara-based Tweeds led the way in all four events at the Waitahuna dog trials.
Farmers' Forum to set the tone for dairy's future
DairyNZ Farmers' Forum at Fieldays on sustainable farming, future food and farm practices
Couple win Tararua Farm Business of the Year
A Tararua couple have won a prestigious farming award.
Busy time at Central Districts field days
Central Districts Field Days was a big success this year.
Truck event brings visitors to Tararua
Big event provides money to improve Mangatainoka Reserve.
NZ Shearing and Woolhandling Championships results
Results from Te Kuiti from Thursday-Saturday, April 5-7, 2018.
A shearing star is born – aged 14
Reuben Alabaster wins junior final at NZ Shearing and Woolhandling Champs in Te Kuiti.
Shear brilliance lands NZ's first double double
Napier shearer Ricci Stevens completed a unique double of doubles on Saturday night.
Shearing: Hawke's Bay's Rowland Smith takes NZ open title
National title comes just 24 hours after winning North Island Shearer of the Year.
Taihape's Sheree Alabaster wins woolhandling title
Former world champion won eighth NZ Open woolhandling title in Te Kuiti last night.