Napier city slicker to top farm cadet in Tikokino
Will van Bohemen won the sought after Affco Scholarship and is committed to farming.
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Cowboy life in South a culture shock for Northland woman
A Northland woman tells Pam Jones about the love of a cowboy and rodethat led her South
Will Bruce shoots to fame on Hurricane Harry
No bull - rider flung by bull 20 feet at Peria Rodeo.
Rerewhakaaitu rodeo thrills crowd
Although numbers were down there were lots of smiles at the Rerewhakaaitu rodeo.
City slicker wins top farm cadet award
Will van Bohemen takes top prize at Smedley Station and Cadet Training Farm prizegiving.
Dairy Manager of the Year: 27 Northland entrants received
27 Northland entrants have been received for the 2018 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards.
Events planned as drought looms for coastal Taranaki
Free social events planned in January to support farmers dealing with drought.
New award for sustainable dairy farming
Award to recognise dairy farmers who are respected for their role in sustainable dairying
Steak of Origin coming to Fieldays with new sponsor
Entries now open to all NZ beef farmers, retailers, wholesalers and food service suppliers
Shearing judge Ronald King wins Maori referee award
King was nominated for award for his services to Shearing Sports NZ.
New shearing competition for Northland, Auckland
Entries at some of the events could be more than double those of other recent years.
Dairy Environment Leaders' Forum 'amazing experience' for Outram farmer
Anne-Marie Wells says forum in Wellington this month was a positive experience.
Decades of work recognised
Hear the name Grant Dickson and chances are the words Southern Field Days will soon follow
Northland farm gates open to good vibes
Fonterra Open Gates events in Northland receive perceptive questions and positive feedback
Weather comes to the party this year
The Southern Canterbury A&P Show went ahead on a warm, dry day at the Waimate Showgrounds.
Mudtopia costs council $437,000
Mudtopia Festival costs $437,000 but councillors put it down to teething problems.
Algae stops Taupo half Ironman swim leg
The swimming leg of the 70.3 Taupo half Ironman has been scrapped due to safety concerns
Day a chance to experience life on a farm
Outram farmer Duncan Wells is looking forward to opening his gates to the public on Sunday
Bike ride rolls on for 25 years
Woodville Lions' fundraiser has netted more than $180,000 for rescue helicopter.
Contract milker in finals line-up
A Kaponga dairy farmer has won a spot in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional final.
Chance to walk over new bridge at Dec 17 opening
Queenstown residents are being invited to stroll across the two-lane Kawarau Falls Bridge.
Listen: 50 years of Fieldays with Peter Nation
Next year Fieldays celebrates 50 years with "The Future of Farming" as its theme.
Listen: Te Radar celebrates 50 years of the Young Farmer contest
Te Radar looks forward to celebrating 50 years of the FMG Young Farmer Competition.
Shepherd finds his voice thanks to A&P contests
Will Stuart hated public speaking until he got involved with merino junior judging.
A&P Show: Blackie reigns supreme
Logan Dodd (9), of Tapui, says his pet sheep Blackie's behaviour set her apart.
Women vital link in primary industry
14 women involved in primary industry have graduated from a national leadership programme.
Megafish sponsor in for the long haul
Hawke's Bay joiner Adam Satherley not only sponsors Megafish - he fishes too.
Inaugural mud festival deemed success
Rotorua's inaugural Mudtopia event has been deemed a success by organisers.
Shearing shines at Aotearoa Maori Sports awards
Shearing sports picked up two major awards at the Aotearoa Maori Sports Awards last night.
Young farmers show their skills at FMG contest
FMG Young Farmer of the Year 2018's Otago district final, held in Omakau, went smoothly.
Sweet talk wins national title for young auctioneer
2017 Heartland Bank Young Auctioneer winner to visit the Sydney Royal Show next year.
Winner learned it all along the way
Debra Cruikshank is a woman on a mission, writes Nicole Sharp.
Watch: Bret McKenzie, Hamish & Andy entertain Young Farmers
Hamish & Andy and Bret McKenzie perform for the Te Kawa West Young Farmers.