Ploughman heading to Ireland champs without his trusty blue Ford
"If it's not blue leave it in the shed," South Canterbury ploughman Bob Mehrtens says.
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'A true hero': Banks Peninsula farmer awarded for help after flood
North Canterbury Federated Farmers gave George Masefield an Outstanding Service Award.
Top Kiwi ploughmen off to Ireland for world champs
Ian Woolley and Bob Mehrtens preparing to compete against the world's best in September.
Dugald Thomas bids farewell to Canterbury A&P showgrounds
Canterbury Ag Park was a barren, windy dust-bowl when Dugald Thomas first set foot on it.
Seddon ready for National ploughing champs this weekend
Thirty-four of NZ's best going head-to-head at James Cameron's Seddon farm.
Kelly Tweed has dog trialling in her blood
When it comes to a pedigree in dog trials, Kelly Tweed has it covered.
'Full steam ahead' for South Island Sheep Dog Trial Champs
Over 200 triallists & 500 dogs to compete on Earnscleugh Station for five days from May 2.
'Difficult decision': Fieldays postponed to November
National Agricultural Fieldays will now go-ahead from November 30 - December 3, 2022.
Armidale all set to host National Shearing Circuit finals
Allan Paterson saved the event from being cancelled by hosting it on his farm.
Wanaka A&P show cancelled for the first time in 77 years
Show was founded in 1934 and only cancelled between 1939 and 1945 for WWII.
'Phenomenal': Matt Chisholm on Shear 4 Blair 24hr Shearathon
More than 10,000 lambs received a haircut during Shear 4 Blair over the long weekend.
'Safe place to buy fruit and veg': Drop in visitors at Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market
The Hawke's Bay Farmers' Market saw a modest turnout on its first weekend at red.
Perendale ram sells for $15,500
Perendale ram sells for $15,500. Video / Michael Curreen / ODT
24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for Southland Charity Hospital
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.
Entries open for Fieldays No.8 Wire National Art Award
Multi-disciplinary artist Eugene Kara is this year's judge
Golden Shears cancelled for a second time
The championships were to have been held on March 3-5, 2022.
Wānaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation list
Another popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.
Govt support wanted for smaller A and P shows
Call made as Australian Govt gives another $25 million to assist agricultural shows.
Canterbury Show Day returns without a crowd
Livestock competitions returned to Canterbury Agricultural Park last week.
Masks and bubbles: NZ Cup Day a little different this year
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the event will be for a select few only.
Ashburton A and P Show goes ahead without crowds
Ribbons, cups and camaraderie continued to shine, despite alert level 2 restrictions.
Southern Field Days cancellation an 'agonising decision'
Cancellation will have a "huge effect" on Gore and the wider community.
Pandemic devastates North Island shearing competitions
All pre-Christmas North Island A&P show shearing sports competitions cancelled.
Westland Young Farmers' Club launched
New club in Greymouth set up after people expressed interest in getting involved.
'Gutting': Addington Cup Week to go ahead without public for first time in 117 years
The decision is due to Canterbury still being at alert level 2.
Farmers, breeders rue lost chance to showcase stock at NZ Ag Show
"Pretty gutting that it's not happening again this year."
'All the stops' pulled out to get fans in for Ranfurly Shield game
Structured system that can automatically provide spacing between stand groups created.
'Hugely disappointed': New Zealand A&P Show cancelled for second year in a row
An estimated 100,000 people normally attend the show.
Whakatu Freezing Works closure commemoration
On Friday October 10, 1986, Whakatu closed and all workers were laid off
Covid-19: Cup and Show Week may be closed to Canterbury public
Level 2 restrictions may mean the public cannot attend Canterbury's annual cup week.
Two for 2: Big shearing events to go ahead under Covid restrictions
NZ Merino Shears and NZ Spring Shears will take place in October.
Hawke's Bay show cancelled for the first time in almost 80 years
The 158-year-old centrepiece event was last cancelled in World War II.
Uncertainty puts historic Hawke's Bay A and P show at risk
Lack of Government grants means show is also at financial risk without gate-takings.
The NZ Agricultural Show must go on - president
Canterbury A&P Association president hopes region will be in Level 1 for November show.