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
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.
Farmers’ shopping mall
Farmers’ shopping mall
A drone view of the Southern Field Days at Waimumu, near Gore, yesterday.
Big toy has price tag to match
Big toy has price tag to match
If you’ve got a spare $625,000 sitting in the wallet, then a Fendt 1050 tractor could be just the ticket.
Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes
Beer, salt and chops challenge blokes
Unsurprisingly, Joseph Moir — winner of the Southern Man competition at the Southern Field Days — found beer-tasting the most enjoyable part of the challenge.
Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Momentum grows in understanding of farming, farmers
Federated Farmers national president Katie Milne believes there is real momentum building for farming — "and in the right way".