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![Tractor and machinery club working day approaches](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Tractor and machinery club working day approaches
They will be on display as part of the Rotorua Tractor and Machinery Club's working day.
![Precocious pups to go head to head at Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Precocious pups to go head to head at Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up
Mackenzie Young Farmers Bark Up returns to Fairlie next month.
![Fieldays' humble beginnings celebrated](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Fieldays' humble beginnings celebrated
Fieldays celebrates 50th year of showcasing ag and innovation to rural & urban audiences.
![Veges and flowers on display at A&P show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Veges and flowers on display at A&P show
All the fun of the fair and the fare to go with it at the A & P Showgrounds.
![Rural Sports Awards finalists named](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rural Sports Awards finalists named
Sportsman & woman, young sportsperson, contribution and Legacy nominees announced
![Rodeo protesters 'small, flaky group'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rodeo protesters 'small, flaky group'
Spectators enjoyed a full day of action while more than 100 people protested outside.
![Central Otago A&P Show stalwart in it for long haul](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Central Otago A&P Show stalwart in it for long haul
One man has been in it for the long haul at the Central Otago A&P Show.
![Rodeo: Bikes to bulls, no bother for Oamaru cowboy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rodeo: Bikes to bulls, no bother for Oamaru cowboy
Whether it has four legs or two wheels, Connor Sandri is proving he can handle both.
![Swazi Man shares his success mantra](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Swazi Man shares his success mantra
From caribou hunting to starting a business, clothing label founder to share learnings
![Siblings compete for Farmer of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Siblings compete for Farmer of the Year
West Auckland siblings could come face-to-face at FMG Young Farmer of the Year.
![Shearing: Stratford wins it for the South](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Shearing: Stratford wins it for the South
Nathan Stratford became South Island Shearer of the Year for the first time on Saturday.
![Balmy show day draws Raetihi crowds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Balmy show day draws Raetihi crowds
Raetihi A&P Show popular with families big turn out on the day
![Southern Shears: Milton woolhandler claims title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Southern Shears: Milton woolhandler claims title
Results from the Woolhandling on the first day of the Southern Shears at Gore.
![Woolhandling for Easter Show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Woolhandling for Easter Show
It's thought it will be the first time woolhandling competition will be held at the show.
![Young Guns fire several shots at dog trials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Young Guns fire several shots at dog trials
Young trialists show good form at sheep dog event
![Rodeo animals protected by welfare code - MPI](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rodeo animals protected by welfare code - MPI
MPI lays out minimum standards of care for rodeo animals
![New boss for Hawke's Bay Showgrounds Tomoana](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
New boss for Hawke's Bay Showgrounds Tomoana
New A&P Society boss: "I am a showgoer. We love it."
![NZ rodeo has its happy families](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
NZ rodeo has its happy families
Family involvement in New Zealand rodeo goes back three and four generations
![Bull-fighter and breeder's view of rodeo](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Bull-fighter and breeder's view of rodeo
Mr Bird, who has an inside view, is convinced that the sport is not cruel.
![Watch: Bill English, Damien O'Connor in shearing action](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Watch: Bill English, Damien O'Connor in shearing action
Shearing gets political at Southern Field Days.
![The Country - Southern Field Days Part II edition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
The Country - Southern Field Days Part II edition
Lisa Murray, Damien O'Connor, Sir David Fagan, Nathan Penny and a cast of thousands!
![Rodeo organiser unfazed by protesters](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Rodeo organiser unfazed by protesters
Animal Welfare Code adhered to, says organiser and bull breeder Shane Bird.
![Lamb and wool marketers confident](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Lamb and wool marketers confident
Confidence in lamb and wool markets but meat industry having a "quieter" year.
![Southern Shears gets under way in Gore](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Southern Shears gets under way in Gore
Mataura shearer Brett Roberts aims to come back strongly at this year's event.
![Big toy has price tag to match](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Big toy has price tag to match
The world's largest conventional tractor also has a rather large price tag.
![Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Katie Milne says people are beginning to realise how amazing farmers are.
![Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes
Beer-tasting a popular part of the Southern Man competition at Southern Field Days.
![Golden Shears: Odds on Rowland Smith to retain title](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=808)
Golden Shears: Odds on Rowland Smith to retain title
Reigning champion Smith seeking the title for a fifth time in six years.