Latest from Rural events and Fieldays (TCN)

Bring on the 150th after 'fantastic' A&P Show

Record numbers through gate for 149th edition of coming together of town and country.

'Winners are grinners': Dannevirke duo win dog trials by just half a point

Waimatā's Utting and his dog Queens third overall in 15-combo final.

Poverty Bay A&P Show: If you build it, they will come

Huge numbers, dog trial finalists sorted, Steak of Station champion crowned.

Show time!!! – and it's all set for fun

The Showgrounds Park beckons today and tomorrow and a memorable Spring Show is set to go

Gone to the dogs: Poverty Bay A&P Show trials off to a good start

Dog trials at the Show started well yesterday despite a bit of sheep unpredictability.

Time running out for East Coast Farm Environment Awards entries

Chance to celebrate farmer and grower achievement, showcase good practices.

A&P Show countdown: Dog triallists in early action; forecast promising for main days

Preparations for the Spring Show at the end of the week have started to gather momentum.

Younger Grower NZ title to Hawke's Bay's Fulford; Gisborne's Terekia wins speech contest

Young Grower national final celebrates success of rising horticulturists.

Innovators and scientists recognised at Beef + Lamb NZ Awards

The judges described one farm as a shining example of innovation.

2025 Young Farmer grand final heads to Invercargill

"Farming is a big part of our identity down here."

The Country: Sir David Carter on the Christchurch Show

Sir David Carter, Jane Smith, Emma Higgins, Chris Russell, Mark de Lautour.

Schoolboys' orchard invention: 'There’s nothing out there like it'

Liam Fisher and his mates showed off the Ag Beam Lifter at Fieldays this year.

Preserving a 160-year legacy: What to expect from this year’s Christchurch Show

The new owners of the agricultural show have 90 days to pull together the iconic event.

What does it take to be the young butcher of the year?

Competitor skills have increased as more young butchers vie for the nation’s top award.

Ahuwhenua Trophy for sheep and beef farmers on the line again

Entries open for the 2025 Ahuwhenua Trophy competition for Māori sheep and beef farmers.

'Just take the plunge': Farm Environment Awards entries open

This year's winners, Hamish and Simon Guild, have advice for those considering entering.

Scottish shearer shatters Sacha Bond's world record

Shearing at Trefranck Farm in Cornwall, 51-year-old Una Cameron set a new world record.

Why Whanganui will be buzzing this weekend

Whanganui is going to be in a bit of a buzz this weekend.