So far, the series is led by Southland shearer Nathan Stratford, who won in 2014 and 2022.

Dog triallist Tom Dickison is a novice, while his father Brian is a seasoned campaigner.

Elite Wool Training says the exchange programme 'benefits the whole industry'.

OPINION: Dr Rowarth, a vegetarian for nearly 50 years, on the benefits of red meat.

“With the bridge out, we lost access to our yards."

'We need to listen to the farmers, who are working and are worried about their future.'

'We’re pretty happy with the taste and quality that we’ve got at the moment.'

The Manawatū restaurant operated for less than two years before going into liquidation.

'We are always thinking about how to look after the land to give us the best value.'

'It was a bloody good sale.'

“It’s the worst one I’ve suffered by a long, long shot and I’ve been farming since 1988."

Negotiations over lower taxes, higher subsidies and other demands have failed.

OPINION: Farmers are literally making hay while the sun shines.

New owner Justine Ross had described the property as being rundown and neglected.

The sector had navigated a 'confluence of global events' this year.

'I lost my sister in a car accident. Sunflowers were the theme at her funeral.'

There are concerns about nations that allow farming practices banned in NZ.

There is hope on the horizon for wool products thanks to a new Government policy.

The two companies both work at breaking down financial barriers for carbon farming.