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![140th Woodville Horticultural and Industrial Show a blaze of colour and creativity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
140th Woodville Horticultural and Industrial Show a blaze of colour and creativity
A huge and successful horticultural show at Woodville.
![Dannevirke store cattle sale has steady prices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dannevirke store cattle sale has steady prices
A moderate yarding of store cattle in Dannevirke earns reasonable return
![Something old, something new and some novelty in Dannevirke's 2024 A&P Show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Something old, something new and some novelty in Dannevirke's 2024 A&P Show
The A&P Show had some good pastoral exhibits.
![Record entries in super Dannevirke A&P shearing contest](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Record entries in super Dannevirke A&P shearing contest
Top shearers competed at Dannevirke's A&P show.
![Heald sunflowers - nature’s bounty for charity](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Heald sunflowers - nature’s bounty for charity
The field of sunflowers will be open every day in February.
![Dannevirke hosts first coloured sheep sale in over a decade](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dannevirke hosts first coloured sheep sale in over a decade
Coloured sheep sale "like a fishing expedition".
![Firm prices at first Dannevirke/Pahīatua Dairy Beef sale for 2024](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Firm prices at first Dannevirke/Pahīatua Dairy Beef sale for 2024
There were firm prices for dairy beef.
![Local riders excel in Central and Southern Hawke's Bay show jumping event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Local riders excel in Central and Southern Hawke's Bay show jumping event
Logan Massie wins World Cup Qualifier on his 15yo stallion.
![Consistent prices for weaners at Dannevirke dairy beef sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Consistent prices for weaners at Dannevirke dairy beef sale
Steady prices at Dannevirke weaner sale
![Tararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Tararua Rural Support Trust cyclone recovery expo a hit
Free fencing gear and goodie bags were on offer at the expo.
![Reasonable prices at Dannevirke weaner bull sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Reasonable prices at Dannevirke weaner bull sale
Sale did not reach the amazing prices of that a fortnight earlier.
![Warm weather brings the crowds for Norsewood Country Festival](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Warm weather brings the crowds for Norsewood Country Festival
A good sprinkling of locals had wares at the country festival.
![Dannevirke Menz Shed loves a challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dannevirke Menz Shed loves a challenge
All types of creations were on display at the open day.
![Reasonable prices for feeder calves in Dannevirke sales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Reasonable prices for feeder calves in Dannevirke sales
Feeder calf sales are ticking along nicely.
![Reasonable prices at Dannevirke sheep sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Reasonable prices at Dannevirke sheep sale
Sheep sales for the first full week of August fetched reasonable prices.
![Growing market for feeder calves in Dannevirke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Growing market for feeder calves in Dannevirke
An unusual breed sparked interest at the feeder calf sales.
!['Get out of the mud and have a catch up' for farmers at Bogged in the Swamp event](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
'Get out of the mud and have a catch up' for farmers at Bogged in the Swamp event
Farmers invited to a free night out
![Taskforce Green helps out farmers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Taskforce Green helps out farmers
A programme for jobseekers is helping farmers impacted by Cyclone Gabrielle.
![Change at helm of Dannevirke A&P Association](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Change at helm of Dannevirke A&P Association
After a tough year, a whole new committee is elected.
![Livestock firms are starting their feeder calf sales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Livestock firms are starting their feeder calf sales
Early start to feeder calf season in difficult conditions
![Amazing generosity from Dannevirke locals for Cyclone Gabrielle relief](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Amazing generosity from Dannevirke locals for Cyclone Gabrielle relief
A group from Dannevirke sends 200 meals to Napier every Thursday.
![Dannevirke water supply repairs 'cannot be delayed'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dannevirke water supply repairs 'cannot be delayed'
There are complex challenges ahead in repairing Dannevirke's dam
![Amy Silcock needs sponsors for shearing record attempt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Amy Silcock needs sponsors for shearing record attempt
Organising a world record attempt is both challenging and expensive.
![Dannevirke sale: Strong prices for prime and store sheep](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dannevirke sale: Strong prices for prime and store sheep
Dannevirke's weekly store and prime lamb sale on May 28 started with high expectations.
![Weaner bulls sell well at Dannevirke sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Weaner bulls sell well at Dannevirke sale
Buyers came from Pahiatua and Eketahuna and there was some Hawke's Bay interest.
![Numbers down but calves back at Dannevirke show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Numbers down but calves back at Dannevirke show
The Dannevirke and Districts Lamb and Calf Show was back after a break last year.
![Exotic sheep show draws crowd at Wimbledon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Exotic sheep show draws crowd at Wimbledon
Over 300 people showed up for the open day at Brian Hales' Wimbledon property.
![Lamb and calf day is back at showgrounds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Lamb and calf day is back at showgrounds
Dannevirke's Lamb and Calf day is back after a break in 2018 due to the M.Bovis threat.
![Calves back at school for calf day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Calves back at school for calf day
With nearly 40 entries Ruahine School celebrated the return of Lamb and Calf Day.
![Exotic sheep shearing to feature at farm open day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Exotic sheep shearing to feature at farm open day
Wimbledon farm holds some of the most ancient breeds of sheep.
![Good sale demand for feeder calves](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Good sale demand for feeder calves
Nearly 400 calves went under the hammer during the week.
![A lack of buyers hampers sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
A lack of buyers hampers sale
Nearly 350 feeder calves changed hands at three livestock sales last week.
![Planting in Manawatū Catchment](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Planting in Manawatū Catchment
Volunteers responded to call from the Te Kauru Hapu Collective to continue the planting.
![Ngapaeruru army recruit wins three top awards](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Ngapaeruru army recruit wins three top awards
Sam had joined the army 18 weeks before as a raw recruit ready to do his basic training.
![Increasing need for rural support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Increasing need for rural support
The East Coast Rural Support Trust is ready to assist in a rural business crisis.
![Good prices in winter ewe sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Good prices in winter ewe sale
PGG Wrightsons had a large offering of 4600 capital stock two-tooth and 4-year-old ewes.
![Kids, adults bring in prey in Woodville](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Kids, adults bring in prey in Woodville
Woodville's New Central Hotel Open Hunt was a big success.
![Wild Buck Hunt: Hunters hit game](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Wild Buck Hunt: Hunters hit game
There were $10,000 worth of prizes, with the top results richly rewarded
![Big crowd for racing club meeting](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Big crowd for racing club meeting
The Farmer's Day April 18 meeting was a real success for Woodville-Pahiatua Racing Club.
![Carriage Racing: Harnessing horse power at Mokotuku Domain](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Carriage Racing: Harnessing horse power at Mokotuku Domain
It was all walk, trot and gallop at Makotuku Domain over the weekend.
![Top prices for Angus steers at Dannevirke and Pahiatua Cattle Fair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Top prices for Angus steers at Dannevirke and Pahiatua Cattle Fair
The Dannevirke and Pahiatua Cattle sale had positive results.
![Many entries to Dannevirke sheepdog trials](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Many entries to Dannevirke sheepdog trials
Dannevirke Sheep Dog trials were very popular this season.
![MPs get drubbing from the Mangatainoka players](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
MPs get drubbing from the Mangatainoka players
The NZ Parliamentary Rugby team took the field in Mangatainoka on Saturday.
![Weather fails to dampen Dannevirke A&P show fun](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Weather fails to dampen Dannevirke A&P show fun
The Dannevirke A&P Show delighted over the weekend.
![Good returns for the Dannevirke dairy beef sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Good returns for the Dannevirke dairy beef sale
The latest Dannevirke and Pahiatua Dannevirke Dairy Beef sale was popular.
![Remarkable prices at Dannevirke sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Remarkable prices at Dannevirke sale
Bidding was rampant at the Dannevirke Dairy Beef sale.
![Rare and exotic sheep on show at Wimbledom](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Rare and exotic sheep on show at Wimbledom
Exotic sheep types will be on show in Wimbledon.
![Top year for Alfredton rugby referee Rebecca Mahoney](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Top year for Alfredton rugby referee Rebecca Mahoney
Rebecca Mahoney made the jump from the farm to the field and has no regrets.
![Strong dairy beef sale at Dannevirke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Strong dairy beef sale at Dannevirke
Early summer weather meant prices soared at the Dannevirke Dairy Beef sale.
![Dairy Women's Network celebrate achievements](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dairy Women's Network celebrate achievements
The Dairy Women's Network have got together to celebrate the year.
![Awaited improvements looming for Tararua's Route 52](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Awaited improvements looming for Tararua's Route 52
Repetitive route 52 issues are causing tensions to boil over in the Tararua area.
![First cattle fetching sound prices at Dannevirke Cattle Fair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
First cattle fetching sound prices at Dannevirke Cattle Fair
It was pretty much a sea of black at the first Dannevirke Cattle Fair of the season.
![Solid start to the season's sheep stock sales in Dannevirke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Solid start to the season's sheep stock sales in Dannevirke
There was a good yarding of ewes at the recent Dannevirke Sheep Sale.
![Ruahine School Lamb Day essence of country life](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Ruahine School Lamb Day essence of country life
Ruahine School held a successful Lamb and Ag Day on Tuesday October 31.
![Calf prices reflect end of season sales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Calf prices reflect end of season sales
Prices at the three sales last week reflected buyers' needs rather than quality.
![Carrfields Livestock: Good quality livestock at calf sales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Carrfields Livestock: Good quality livestock at calf sales
The quality of livestock was good at the first three feeder calf sales of September.
![Bids firm at NZ Farmer's Livestock sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Bids firm at NZ Farmer's Livestock sale
Prices remain firm for quality stock, although not reaching the dizzy heights of last week
![Top equestrian judges meet for training at Dannevirke](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Top equestrian judges meet for training at Dannevirke
Thirty equestrian judges have met in Dannevirke for training.
![Precautions for feeder calf sales in Tararua](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Precautions for feeder calf sales in Tararua
Cow sales are still going strong despite fears of mycoplasma bovis.
![Shearing crisis looms, says Clarke Shearing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Shearing crisis looms, says Clarke Shearing
According to Clarke Shearing there is a crisis looming in the shearing industry.
![Success for first Dandeleith stock sale](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Success for first Dandeleith stock sale
Dandeleith's first on-farm bull sale was very successful.
![Early Tararua bull sale reports good prices](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Early Tararua bull sale reports good prices
One of the earliest Tararua bull sales of the season yielded some fair prices.
![Dog Dayz a success for Dannevirke's Ruahine Kennel](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dog Dayz a success for Dannevirke's Ruahine Kennel
Ruahine Kennel Association has successfully held its annual dog show Dog Dayz.
![Teamwork key to success for Tararua business award winners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Teamwork key to success for Tararua business award winners
A good business plan key to success, say Tararua Sheep and Beef award winners.
![Couple win Tararua Farm Business of the Year](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Couple win Tararua Farm Business of the Year
A Tararua couple have won a prestigious farming award.
![Busy time at Central Districts field days](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Busy time at Central Districts field days
Central Districts Field Days was a big success this year.
![Horizons Regional Council proposes radical change to managing rivers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Horizons Regional Council proposes radical change to managing rivers
Horizons Regional Council is proposing a radical change to managing river control.
![Tararua teams in AgriKids finals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Tararua teams in AgriKids finals
Tararua will be represented in the national TeenAg and AgriKids finals at Invercargill.
![Tararua sheep dog trialists succeed at national final](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Tararua sheep dog trialists succeed at national final
Three Tararua sheep dog trainers have found success at the Tux NZ dog trials.
![Drone tech makes life easier for Tataramoa farmer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Drone tech makes life easier for Tataramoa farmer
Drone technology is proving invaluable to two Tataramoa farmers.
![Fun for all at Dannevirke A&P Show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Fun for all at Dannevirke A&P Show
Dannevirke A&P Show provided non-stop entertainment for local spectators.
![A&P Show home industries entries rise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
A&P Show home industries entries rise
Entries were up at the A&P home industries section at this years show.
![Dannevirke to Owahanga horse trek events keenly contested](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=815)
Dannevirke to Owahanga horse trek events keenly contested
Horse trek events in Dannevirke have brought out a competitive spirit in the region.