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Brad Markham
Taranaki

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Check out Brad’s latest content
Taranaki woman rewarded with Farmers Excellence Award
The Country

Taranaki woman rewarded with Farmers Excellence Award

06 Nov 10:07 PM
Opunake contractor has seen the world
The Country

Opunake contractor has seen the world

15 Aug 02:30 AM

A passion for tractors and technology has given Phillip Hopkins a chance to see the world.

Central Taranaki Young Farmers meet new residents
The Country

Central Taranaki Young Farmers meet new residents

20 Jun 02:30 AM

New Opunake vet nurse Chandra Garrod-Harvey has won a NZ Young Farmers membership.

South Taranaki farmer wins top stock judging spot
The Country

South Taranaki farmer wins top stock judging spot

16 May 05:30 AM

Hannah Brewer was named Taranaki/Manawatu champ at a NZ Young Farmers Stock Judging Comp.

Young farmer recognised
The Country

Young farmer recognised

27 Mar 10:30 PM

A stalwart of NZ Young Farmers has been recognised for his years of dedicated service.

Toko farmer wins Ravensdown Agri-Skills Challenge
The Country

Toko farmer wins Ravensdown Agri-Skills Challenge

28 Feb 03:30 AM

A Toko farmer has landed a coveted agri-skills award.

Young Taranaki hopefuls compete for FMG Farmer of the Year
The Country

Young Taranaki hopefuls compete for FMG Farmer of the Year

21 Feb 12:30 AM

Three farmers will compete in the Taranaki Regional Final of FMG Young Farmer of the Year.

Contract milker in finals line-up
The Country

Contract milker in finals line-up

06 Dec 03:30 AM

A Kaponga dairy farmer has won a spot in the FMG Young Farmer of the Year regional final.

Shorter calving time goal for South Taranaki farmers
The Country

Shorter calving time goal for South Taranaki farmers

18 Oct 01:30 AM

South Taranaki dairy farmers have set a goal to shorten the length of their calving period

Taste of farm skill for non farmers
The Country

Taste of farm skill for non farmers

11 Oct 02:30 AM

A Stratford accountant can now add using a chainsaw and measuring pasture to her skills.

New skills in shearing
The Country

New skills in shearing

16 Aug 03:30 AM

A group of Taranaki women has started honing their shearing skills

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