Waipawa butcher makes the cut at Alto competition
Waipawa Butchery's Justin Hinchco is a finalist in Alto Butcher of the Year Competition.
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Top Villa Maria winemaker chases her dream
A young Villa Maria wine expert prepares to compete for national award.
Shearing: Allan Oldfield ends UK jaunt with win No 8
Oldfield has emphatic win in the blade shearing final at the Corwen Shears in North Wales.
Shearing: NZ beat Wales in tight thriller
Test victory possibly the closest-ever result in international teams shearing.
Young Foxton butcher wins top apprentice title
Foxton's Makalah Stevens, 21, has been named Butcher Apprentice of the Year.
Farming Family Day at the Races full of fun for Canterbury kids
Hundreds of Canterbury farming families had a day at the races to get minds off M. Bovis.
Te Awamutu Fish & Game charity tree day raises cash
Every year Te Awamutu Fish & Game Association has held a tree day to raise money.
Sheep awards take a break
Beef + Lamb reviews the structure of annual awards in the sheep industry
Pourakino Catchment Group success celebrated with PM visit
Acting PM Winston Peters has visited Pourakino Catchment Group to savour in their success.
Sheepdog trials: Inter-club Challenge still going strong in Canterbury
The last hurrah for the Canterbury dog trial season was held at Waihi Station.
Mycoplasma bovis brings cattle event caution in Canterbury
Mid Canterbury A&P show organisers are taking precautions around cattle.
Vintage Machinery Club dedicates room to southern stalwart
Central Southland Vintage Machinery Club honours long term member with a room.
Methven club named Young Farmers' best
The Methven Young Farmers Club was named Best NZ Young Farmers Club recently.
Kiwi helps Irishman conquer blade shearing record
Kiwi Allan Oldfield helps Peter Heraty to an Irish record in blades shearing.
Clarks Junction couple 'surprised' at Golden Fleece win
Clarks Junction sheep farmers have won the coveted National Golden Fleece Competition.
South Island Butcher Apprentice of the Year respects the knife
Oamaru's Justine Clark has learned how important it is to "respect'' the knife.
New Zealand shearers step-up in Wales
New Zealand shearers have had a big start to the Royal Welsh Show week.
Viticulturist winner targets national prize after second victory
Annabel Bulk has won the Central Otago Young Viticulturist competition for the second time
Kumeroa Rocky Riders score well at AgriKids final
Kumeroa School's Rocky Riders scored well at the National Final of AgriKids.
'Great little bantam' pipped at the post
The brightest bantams were tried and tested at the 'Oamaru Chook Show'.
Hawke's Bay A&P Show's 92-year-old trophy comes home
Last presented in 1928, the cup was found after being offered for sale on the internet.
Steamers get muddy as they muck in
The Western Heights Community had help setting up a new community orchard.
Pirongia arborists head to international tree climbing champs
A Pirongia arborist hopes to be named the best tree-climber in the world.
Heading dogs aplenty but huntaways dwindle at Mangonui sheep dog trials
The number of huntaways at sheep do trial events in Northland are dwindling.
Shearing: Gavin Mutch wins in Canada
Gavin Mutch has won one of North America's major titles.
First Light wins gold at world steak champs
World Steak Challenge gold for innovative Hawke's Bay company with grass-fed Wagyu.
Workers talk issues at Wool Classers Association field day
The NZ Wool Classers Association field day at Omakau last week. brought up several issues.
Waimumu to go to the dogs at Southern Field Days
Man and dog are set to transform the Southern Field Days in Waimumu next month.
Clinton's Lions Club Winter feed competition raises $90,000
More than $90,000 was raised from the Clinton Lions Club's winter feed competition.
FMG Farmer of the Year prizes worth fighting for
The prizes for FMG Farmer of the Year get better each year, say organisers.
Young Winemaker of the Year winner to proud to fly Central flag
A Central Otago Young Winemaker of the Year has already had a long career in the business.
M. bovis fears rule out calves at Waikato A&P shows
Calves have been given the boot from pet days around the New Zealand this year.
Four Hawke's Bay butchers make the regional cut
Four Bay butchers heading for regional competition.
Councillors call for Mudtopia review
Raj Kumar and Peter Bentley say is should be reviewed by the Audit and Risk Committee.