Thousands flock to Ashburton A&P Show
The value of irrigation to Mid Canterbury's landowners has been showcased to thousands.
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Hororata Highland Games chieftain named
Games veteran Pat Hellier is chieftain for 2018 Hororata Highland Games.
South Island Agricultural Field Days preparations on track
Trade sites are in demand as South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) approaches.
Shearing: Triple treat for Nathan Stratford
Stratford claimed the Ashburton A and P Show's open title on Saturday.
Outram farmers promoting safe, stress-free workplace
A Huntly road farm pair have been nominated for Primary Industries Good Employer Awards.
Shearing: Lionel Taumata goes the extra mile
Shearer travels 340km from Taumarunui for Wairarapa A and P Show's Spring Shears.
Fun day out for all at agriculture day
Bake offs, lamb feeding, horseshoe tossing and gumboot races - this event had it all
NZ-Ireland hold joint pasture summit
NZ and Ireland's first joint Pasture Summit attracts global interest.
Mutch tu meke as Kiwis hammer Aussies
Scotsman wins in Australia shearing for New Zealand.
Dry weather causes riders to skip trials
Hard ground caused withdrawals from the Arran Station equestrian event on the weekend.
Woodville Farmers short-listed for the farmer awards
The finalists in the first Primary Industries Good Employer Awards have been announced.
Manawatū A&P show has fun for everyone
The 132nd annual Manawatū A&P Show will be held on Saturday November 3
Surfcasting: Safety first in hostile weather at 90 Mile Beach
Bad weather forced organisers of a 90 Mile Beach fishing comp to open up both coasts.
Manawatu pair in farmer of year regional finals
Ben Orchard and Graham Johnson will compete for the FMG Young Farmer of Year.
Students learn biosecurity lesson in Te Puke
Students from Bay of Plenty learned the biosecurity threat to horticulture is very real.
TeenAg students get taste of work in the Waikato
A group of Waikato students got a glimpse at careers on offer in the agricultural sector.
All the fun at the Hawke's Bay Royal A&P Show
Warren Buckland captures the fun at the Hawke's Bay Royal A&P Show.
New pair at helm for Taranaki Ballance awards
There has been a change at the helm for the Taranaki Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Farm safety replaces calf and lamb day
Kids at Toko School had a blast during last week's Agri Day.
Seeking those worthy for NZ Century Farm awards
The New Zealand Century Farm and Station Awards seek nominations.
Local rodeo organisers defend the sport
A horse death at the Methven Rodeo has again brought the ethics of rodeo into question.
Middlemarch Ploughing Match pushes ahead
Competitors travelled from between Lincoln to Thornbury to plough in Middlemarch.
Shearing: John Kirkpatrick wins at Hawke's Bay show
World champion John Kirkpatrick regains Hawke's Bay title after seven-year wait.
Shearing: Women dominate at Northern A and P Show
Women dominate lower grades at shearing championships in Rangiora.
Fickle weather doesn't dampen spirits at dog trials
Maiden competitor entries well up on previous years despite unpredictable weather.
Rodeo report highlights serious concerns
Report highlighted serious concerns with some practices employed in the rodeo scene.
Queenstown children getting taste of country at Gems
Queenstown farmers have brought in dozens of townie children for a taste of the country.
Giant blow-up bowel stands out at Bay show
A giant colon aimed at educating the public is on display at the Hawkes Bay A&P Show.
Why Hawke's Bay could get a royal visit in next few years
Hastings set to remain the base for the Royal NZ Show for at least next three years.
Kiwifruit Vine Health finalist for NZ Biosecurity Awards
A pair dedicated to healthy kiwifruit were named finalists in the NZ Biosecurity Awards.
M. bovis precautions at A & P show praised
Months of painstaking preparations to eliminate risk of spreading M. bovis paying off.
Federated Farmers: Visit Hawke's Bay Royal A&P Show to see best of rural NZ
Royal A&P Show brings urban and rural together