Field days site may host other activities
The Southern Field Days site could be used for a wider variety of events if a land use consent application lodged with the Gore District Council gains favour.
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Reducing sediment loss explored at field days
Reducing sediment loss explored at field days
Sediment mitigation was a hot topic at the field days hosted by the Pomahaka Water Care Group last week.
No two accidents, crashes ever same
No two accidents, crashes ever same
Macraes Mine emergency response co-ordinator Steve Renton volunteered at the Otago Field Days as a first aid helper recently. Reporter Ella Stokes caught up with him to see what the job involved.
Texel breeders plan to hold field day
Texel breeders plan to hold field day
Peter Black has been farming Texels since they were first released in New Zealand in 1990.
Otago Field Days
Otago Field Days
The Palmerston Saleyards come to life last Friday and Saturday with tents, people, machinery and more for the third annual Otago Field Days.
Field days a draw despite bad weather
Field days a draw despite bad weather
Wet-weather gear and winter woollies were essential at the Otago Field Days yesterday but it didn’t stop people attending.
Field days fast-moving ball, CEO says
Field days fast-moving ball, CEO says
It is a big week for Paul Mutch and his band of helpers.
Field day host passionate about venison
Field day host passionate about venison
Bruce and Jenny Paterson are to host the Southland Next Generation Advance Party's (NGAP) regional field day on their Lower Scotts Gap property at the end of the month.
Changes as event continues to expand
Changes as event continues to expand
The Otago Field Days are expanding to fit their new name as their October dates approach.
Otago Field Days site demand 'explosive'
Otago Field Days site demand 'explosive'
The Otago Field Days are expanding way beyond the area in their name.
Innovative feeder wins award
Innovative feeder wins award
Farmers wanting to know how much supplement feed their animals are eating in the paddock now have a solution.
Planning for 2019 field days gathering speed
Planning for 2019 field days gathering speed
The next South Island Agricultural Field Days (SIAFD) are less than a year away and exhibitors can now register online to reserve a site.
Typical southern man tastes, raps to win
Typical southern man tastes, raps to win
He likes beer, farming and is pretty happy with his Speight's prizes package.
Innovation award for sheet metal beehives
Innovation award for sheet metal beehives
Looking at an alternative option to standard beehives, Peter Dodds set to work developing an innovative hive.
Higher meat yield from Beltex breed
Higher meat yield from Beltex breed
Former Invermay head Dr Jock Allison, his wife Hilary and Canterbury farmer Blair Gallagher had the Beltex breed on show at this year's Southern Field Days.
MP takes on radio man in shearing competition
MP takes on radio man in shearing competition
Minister of Agriculture Damien O'Connor took on The Country host Jamie Mackay in shearing competition at the Southern Field Days .
Southern Field Days a success
Southern Field Days a success
Southern Field Days chairman Logan Evans reflects on a successful event at Waimumu this year.
Rough week continues for Bill English
Rough week continues for Bill English
Retiring National Party leader Bill English was on centre stage at the Southern Field Days at Waimumu, just outside Gore today.
Field Days provide a welcome break for farmers
Field Days provide a welcome break for farmers
The Southern Field Days in Waimumu wrapped up today after one of its biggest years to date.
Field Days big for licensing trust
Field Days big for licensing trust
Mark Paterson, General Manager of the Mataura Licensing Trust, explains how the Southern Field Days are a big event for his organisation.