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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.
Zanda McDonald Award: 2024 finalists announced
The shortlist of 10 young professionals from Australia and NZ has been revealed.
NZ Ag Show: Mum’s the word for champion ewe
'She’s reared all her lambs so now she’s had 13 of them and she’s 5 years old.'
Let’s be fair — the Wairoa show is cancelled, but town gets a big day out
Cyclone damage at the showgrounds means a fair to be held in the main street instead.
Calf Day memories: Cup presented in honour of late brother
Sue Kyle returns to Horowhenua lamb and calf show to present cup
Gore's Lionel Taumata wins third speed shear in a row
Lionel Taumata could be crowned the “Unofficial Speed Shear King of the South".
Shearing legend Nathan Stratford wins Keith Fincham Memorial Trophy
Trophy awarded for most outstanding contribution to the shearing section at NZ Ag Show.
Pongakawa on-farm field day shows benefits of land use change
Decreasing a herd and retiring challenging land has reduced GHG emissions by a third.