NZ Ag Show - deal reached with Christchurch Council
'The A&P Show is such an important event for both the rural and local community.'
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Hopes for Corriedale Shears amid NZ Agricultural Show cancellation
The Corriedale shears, established almost 60 years ago, has never had a cancellation.
A&P Agricultural Show cancelled this year in Christchurch
Organisers of the A&P show in Christchurch say it's not financially viable.
Fieldays Faithful: The visitor who's been more than 30 times
Bronwyn has been coming to Fieldays for over 30 years now.
Central Otago shearer first to shear 500 Merino ewes in eight hours
Not a bad effort for someone who reckoned he shore 'like s***'.
Taranaki loader driver wins national champs
Stratford's Travid Young came out on top against 12 other machine operators.
Woolshed Roadshow comes to Fordell
Town will come to country at a Fordell woolshed next Wednesday
Last chance a charm for Northern Young Farmer of the Year
Caleb Eady's win has secured him the only remaining spot in the grand final.
Meet the finalists for Dairy Woman of the Year
Meet Myfanwy Alexander, Amber Carpenter, Katrina Roberts and Michelle Ruddell.
Ploughing champs to keep Waikato on the straight and narrow
Winners from this event will head to the Czech Republic for the 2025 World Championships.
Four finalists announced for Dairy Woman of the Year
"Based on this wide variety of skills the dairy industry is in good heart for the future."
'Whatever I got was a bonus': Shearer claims title after serious farming accident
Injuries suffered in a farming accident in 2021 saw him have to learn to walk again.
'A real surprise': Dennis Main is Waikato BOP Young Farmer of the Year
Piarere Young Farmers member said he wasn't expecting to take out the regional final.
'The miracle man': David Buick wins NZ Shears open final
A 2021 farm accident left Wairarapa shearer wondering if he'd even walk again.
Welsh win third and final shearing test in NZ
Wales recorded their first test win on Kiwi soil, in Te Kuiti on Friday night.
Sheep race set to be a traffic-stopper in Te Kuiti
The event was cancelled last year due to health and safety concerns.
Kiwis win second shearing test against Wales
NZ may have the lead but Wales is closing the points gap.
CHB to host NZ-Wales battle while bay locals fight for national glory
It will be a big day for shearing in Central Hawke's Bay.
Third-generation cowboy takes out national rodeo championship
Rotorua rider named all-around champion cowboy.
'World is your oyster': Field trip teaches pupils about agriculture
“Don’t get limited to thinking you need to be a farmer to be involved in agriculture."
Fieldays waiting in the wings
The 56th iteration of the event will feature more than 1000 exhibitors.
Dean Candy and Oromāhue Trust named regional supreme winner in environment awards
Oromahoe Trust, managed by Dean Candy, wins 2024 regional farming award
Rural news in brief: Fieldays and bird hunting licences
A quick look at what's happening in rural New Zealand.
'A real privilege': Angus breeders host touring group
“It’s not every day we get people coming from the North Island to look around our studs."
'Really cool': Zayn Jones is Taranaki Manawatū Young Farmer of the Year
Ōpiki dairy farmer earns a spot at the grand final in Hamilton in July.
Kiwis open shearing series with win over Wales
David Gordon and brother-in-law Paerata Abraham have taken a 1-0 lead over Wales.
Field Days: The PM can use a digger and race a lawnmower but can he fix inflation?
Digging fun and lawnmower races didn't take away from farmers' inflation concerns.
Sheep dogs: From storm to form - Wairoa recovers at dog trials
It was a battle to get the farm ready - but when it was Wairoa celebrated in style
'Extremely worthy': Future rural leaders named award-winners
Agricultural award crowns two winners at 10th anniversary.
'They’re both great shearers': Wales ready for test series against Kiwis
Wales is on top of world shearing - but can they win in New Zealand?
Great conditions for Ninety Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza this week
Fishing competition brings 1000 anglers and millions of dollars to the local economy.
Mighty fine: Wool classer earns near-perfect score for fleece
Sharon Lawton's flock fleece entry received 98.5 points out of 100 at the Wānaka A&P Show.
Rural Games: Which NZ school came out on top?
Over 200 students from 10 schools took part in the Clash of the Colleges this year.
Horse of the Year 2024: Sophie Scott is the quinella queen
Sophie Scott rides victorious in the $80,000 Olympic Cup at HOTY in Hastings.