Taranaki teens prove ready for a career on a farm
Taranaki teens are proving they have what it takes to take on farming life.
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Best Mudder event so far at Rangitikei Farmstay last Saturday.
Wanganui Horticultural Society spring show marks 150th year
Wanganui Horticultural Society Spring Show has been around for 150 years.
Alexandra Blossom Festival Queen event cut after lack of entries
Senior Blossom Festival Queen event for the Alexandra Blossom Festival has been cancelled
Thousands set to attend Waikato Cherry Tree Festival
Three-day event to allow visitors to experience the beauty of cherry trees in full bloom.
Hastings Blossom parade attracts thousands
20,000 people attend 2018 Hastings Blossom Parade
Mounted games tough challenge for Whanganui student
Rebecca Benge has been riding horses since she was knee-high to a grasshopper.
Local Focus: Blossom Parade a blooming success
Hastings Blossom Parade. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Major overhaul for Young Farmer contest
Re-branding, more use of technology and a bigger emphasis on food to feature.
Getting the right trees in the right places
Field day today will benefit the whole commercial forestry industry.
Young Felton Rd talent wins viticulturist of the year award
Annabel Bulk was in disbelief as she won Bayer Young Viticulturist of the Year.
School creativity blooms for Blossom Parade
Hastings schools reveal creative side for Blossom Parade.
Exciting times for 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza
This year's 90 Mile Beach Snapper Bonanza was the biggest in the competition's history.
Photos: Anti-1080 protests in Northland
Anti-1080 protests were held in several Northland centres on Saturday.
Canterbury A&P president: young people crucial
Tim Black says attracting even younger people is essential to the future of A&P shows.
Black magic at the Alpaca Colourbration Show
Fliss Grant wins award with black huacaya alpaca at the South Island Alpaca Colourbration.
Rural schools ready for Aims challenge
Te Puke district's rural schools are heading to next week's Anchor AIMS Games in force.
Sculpture reveal for charity wine auction
David Trubridge behind sculpture masterpiece for November's Hawke's Bay Wine Auction.
Te Awamutu racing institutions prepare for change
The hot topic around the stables and tracks of NZ is the report on the racing industry.
NZ Dairy Industry Awards rule change widens field
Visa criteria for the dairy categories of the NZ Dairy Industry Awards have been changed.
Timaru ploughman wins bronze medal at world champs
Timaru ploughman Bob Mehrtens won bronze at the 65th World Ploughing Champs.
Waihemo A&P Association president wants to show kids fun in farming
Showing youth the fun side of farming is what its all about, says Garry Dodd, of Dunback.
FMG Young Farmer of the Year prize funds Sri Lanka trip
FMG Young Farmer of the Year Logan Wallace will head to Sri Lanka with his winnings.
Third-placing for North's first viticulturist of the year finalist
Jake Dromgool, Northland's first national viticulturist finalist has placed third.
Farmers urged to enter Ballance Farm Environment Awards
The Ballance Farm Environment Awards are quickly approaching.
Ploughing: Hawea horsepower can move mountains
The Hawea Flat group has until November next year to prepare its proposal to plough.
Beef + Lamb NZ showcase Generation Next
Each year, 20 participants from the meat sector are selected to be part of Generation Next
From puppies to champions in the ring
More than 400 dogs from across the country came to Rotorua.
New machinery being used to create building to house old machinery
Cutting edge machinery being used in the construction of a building for vintage machinery.
Rural Animal Technician course new to Ag Challenge
Ag Challenge is delivering the tools needed for working with animals
Tauranga woman named NZ's top young grower in horticulture competition
It's the second year running a Bay of Plenty woman has won the title.
Changes as Otago Field Days continues to expand
The Otago Field Days are expanding to fit their new name as their October dates approach.
Rural Razzle sparks more life in Stratford's rural halls
A new initiative called Rural Razzle is breathing new life into Taranaki's rural halls.