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'It buggered me. I've got nothing left': Shearing record smashed
Amy Silcock's record stood for three days.
Iconic Ferguson tractor to be raffled
1956 FE35 being raffled off to raise funds for Canterbury West Coast Air Rescue Trust.
The Big Wet to the Big Feed: The rural year that was 2023
Kem Ormond takes a look at the big rural events of 2023.
Shearing: Sacha Bond breaks 9-hour World Record
Sacha Bond has shattered the women's nine-hour strong wool lambs record.
Sacha Bond remains on target for shearing world record
King Country shearer Sacha Bond has hit the lunch break well in charge.
Sacha Bond on target to be first woman to shear 700 sheep in 9 hours
Bond is attempting the nine-hour strong wool lamb world record.
'Fantastic': The Big Feed raises over 700,000 meals
Donations are still rolling in and the lines are still open.
Cousins smash two shearing world records
Pair shattered the women’s eight-hour solo and two-stand strong wool lamb records.
What makes a world record shearer? A look inside the shed with Megan and Hannah
Sponsored content: Olivia Caldwell finds out what makes Whitehead and McColl tick.
'Utterly blown away by this': Massive mince boost for Big Feed fundraiser
A tonne of mince for every landmark Hickey reaches on his fundraising journey.
Rural telethon The Big Feed in full swing
Telethon aims to provide mince and milk meals for over 110 foodbanks across NZ.
Megan and Sacha ready to take each other’s world record shearing titles
Sponsored content: Megan holds the solo 9-hr strong wool lamb record and Sacha the 8-hr.
'It’s going to be epic': Dave Letele ready for The Big Feed
A 14-hour live telethon is a step outside the Brown Buttabean's comfort zone.
Trampoline star on a high after fishing and golf event
Trampoline star catches 13.5kg kingfish and has eight handicap golf swing.
'The Hickey Tour': Farmer hitchhiking Auckland to Christchurch for The Big Feed
Colin Hickey's a bit nervous about his journey but "making it work is part of the fun".
Prices ease for lamb yarding of varying quality at Stortford Lodge
Yearling heifers a bright spot in the cattle offering.
Good news for ewe - more lambs born this year
More lambs have been born this year, bucking the trend of the past few years.
From boardroom to shearing board — James Parsons is a winner
Parsons took a break from the boardroom to win the senior shearing final.
Dog trials to draw crowds at Horowhenua AP and I Royal Show
Soon a flock of sheep will be brought down the hill to prepare for competition
Woolhandler Monica Potae wins open final at Agrodome Shears
Third win for Potae, who has been an open-class competitor for 21 years.
So much going on: Great day had by all at popular Whangārei A&P Show
Kids and adults had a great time at the 142nd show.
Tararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hit
Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.
Grads complete Grassroots Dairy Management Programme
Graduates, employers, presenters and supporters came together in Ashburton to celebrate.
Free fencing convoy hopes to bring 'mighty big smiles' to storm-hit farmers
Around 300 farmers in line to receive a bundle of fence posts to help restore their farms.
Show shearing competitions start in the north
Eight A&P show shearing competitions kick off this Saturday.
New Zealand Cashmere hosting free road show
A workshop will focus on the benefits cashmere goats can have for farmers.
Gavin Mutch wins Taranaki Shears open final
Gavin Mutch has now won 26 open finals in New Zealand.
Blake Crooks travels 800km to win shearing competition
Blake Crooks drove 400km each way just to shear at the Nelson A and P Show on Saturday.
Sale a chance to support the next generation of dairy enthusiasts
The South Island Next Generation Sale is the brainchild of 27-year-old Megan Thomas.
Stratford A&P Show: Plenty to see at this year's show
Stratford A&P Society president Paul Vanner says the show will have plenty of rural fun.
Small cattle yarding sells well at Stortford Lodge
Small yarding of mostly Chatham Island cattle sold above expectations.
Free show entry for kids under 14
The Stratford A&P Show received its first grant from the Toi Foundation in 1995.