Smooth sire smashes record
Littlebourne Wapiti owner Geoffrey Pullar sold his 3-year-old bull White 8 for $95,000 in Central Southland last week.
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Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Prices lambs, ewes fetching now ‘actually unbelievable’
Bidding was hot at back-to-back lamb and ewe sales on the Taieri last week.
Receiving award ‘moving’
Receiving award ‘moving’
Retired southern farmer Geoff Neilson held back tears as he and his wife Ailsa accepted the inaugural Wales International Relations Award.
Charity lamb competition
Charity lamb competition
The Riverton Lions Club is inviting farmers to showcase their best lambs and support a worthy cause with the launch of its charity lamb competition.
‘Full-on three days’ expected
‘Full-on three days’ expected
The Southern Field Days is returning soon for another year — bigger, bolder, with a few quality-of-life changes to ensure the best event possible.
Great day had by all at show
Great day had by all at show
All creatures, and inanimate objects, great and small — from puppies and poultry to hay bales and Red Bands — and a crowd of thousands made for another successful Winton A&P Show
Great day had by all at show
Great day had by all at show
All creatures, and inanimate objects, great and small and a crowd of thousands made for another successful Winton A&P Show on Saturday, organisers said.
Big crowd expected for A&P show
Big crowd expected for A&P show
Another bumper crowd is expected at the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel next week.
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearing world-record attempts on strongwool lambs will take place at two Otago woolsheds this month.
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
A two-tooth ewe, bred by Whitestone Genetics, was named supreme champion sheep at the Tokomairiro A&P Show last month.
A&P show ‘one of our best’
A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
Barrelling onwards to first
Barrelling onwards to first
Felicity Montgomery rounds the final barrel on her way to winning the Junior Barrel Racing at the Omarama Rodeo yesterday.
From land to sea
From land to sea
Fifteen people were riding the waves at the first Surfing for Farmers Dunedin session last week.
Cream of the crop on show
Cream of the crop on show
The South Island Holstein Friesian Championship was held at the South Otago A&P Show recently.
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent competing.
Weather plays ball for show
Weather plays ball for show
It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
Novice winner ‘shocked’ at placing
Novice winner ‘shocked’ at placing
West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, will spend the festive season training for the New Zealand Yarding Challenge final.
South Otago A&P show well supported
South Otago A&P show well supported
The South Otago A&P show slotted perfectly between a chilly Friday evening and a 4pm downpour on Saturday.