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    Otago Shears 2026 winner Leon Samuels sweeping his first sheep to the stage. PHOTOS: NICK BROOK

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    Premier Otago shearing titles won by Samuels, Henare

    Southland shearer Leon Samuels and Motueka woolhandler Joel Henare have claimed titles at this year’s Otago shears.

    Southern Field Days well received

    PHOTO: STEPHEN JAQUIERY

    Southern Field Days well received

    Positivity was in the air at last week's Southern Field Days at Waimumu, near Gore.

    Running of Lambs ‘great spectacle’

    Lambs hood it during the Running of the Lambs at the Southern Field Days at Waimumu on Friday....

    Running of Lambs ‘great spectacle’

    Watching nearly 300 lambs run almost a kilometre made quite a spectacle for the thousands of people attending the Southern Field Days.

    Event embraces the rural sector

    Zed Wholesale operations manager Andrew Dunlop with a tiny Ferrari orchard tractor. Photo:...

    Event embraces the rural sector

    As the crowd poured through the gates on the first day of the Southern Field Days at Waimumu, Steve Henderson was unsure what the conversation starters would be.

    ‘Boy racer’ sport has pull

    Competitors take part in the tractor pull during the Southern Field Days in Waimumu, Southland,...

    ‘Boy racer’ sport has pull

    "Boy racer — rural style."

    Scientific advancements extolled at deer event

    International Deer Biology Congress delegates arrive at deer farm Puketapu Park in East Otago....

    Scientific advancements extolled at deer event

    The science progressing the deer industry was celebrated in Dunedin last week.

    ‘Feeling pretty good’ before test

    East Otago shearer Chris Vickers on his way to winning the Merino Shearing and Woolhandling...

    ‘Feeling pretty good’ before test

    A transtasman shearing test is being held on the 60th anniversary of the Southern Shears in Gore on Saturday.

    Servicing farms at an end after 58 years

    David and Anne Ludemann are looking forward to spending more time together. PHOTO: SALLY RAE

    Servicing farms at an end after 58 years

    For the first time in years, Oamaru couple David and Anne Ludemann have not got a return date set for their caravan holiday this month.

    Dairy cows centre stage

    Tim Richards and his cows which are unwittingly becoming celebrities in the gaming world. PHOTO:...

    Dairy cows centre stage

    They’re celebrities and they don’t even know it.

    Elk and Wapiti Society, velvet and hard antler results, Cromwell, Feb 7

    Tikana Wapiti Stud bull Larakin sold for the top price of $23,000 at an annual sale in Central...

    Elk and Wapiti Society, velvet and hard antler results, Cromwell, Feb 7

    Results of the Elk and Wapiti Society of New Zealand 40th velvet and hard antler competition in Cromwell this month.

    Lizard report ‘paints stark picture’

    The rare kapitia skink is showing signs of rebounding. PHOTOS: SUPPLIED

    Lizard report ‘paints stark picture’

    Lizards in Macraes are bucking the trend, after a new report on the conservation status of reptiles shows there are more lizard species than previously thought.

    Dog sale cancelled after lack of interest

    Past sale vendor Lindsay Geddes, of Mosgiel. Photos: SRL files

    Dog sale cancelled after lack of interest

    Lack of interest has led to the cancellation of the annual Lawrence Gymkhana Club working dog sale.

    Engraved collar marks trial win

    Photo: supplied

    Engraved collar marks trial win

    Dog triallist and farmer James Donald, of Paerau, known as The Styx, and his dog Mack compete at the New Zealand and South Seas International Exhibition in Dunedin in 1925.

    ‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose

    Ken Tustin secures a camera to a tree in the Dusky Sound catchment in Fiordland. Photo: Steve...

    ‘Still on the case’ of elusive moose

    It may be now or never in the endless pursuit of moose in Fiordland for Ken Tustin, but he is more confident than ever the elusive animals are still in circulation.

    Interest high in supplying organic milk

    Andrew Henderson. PHOTO: FONTERRA

    Interest high in supplying organic milk

    Fonterra's recruitment drive for organic milk suppliers in the South Island looks to have overtaken targeted numbers for processing at its Stirling cheese-making site in South Otago.

    Warning to look out for black grass

    Black grass is a major unwanted weed pest for Canterbury arable growers with isolated outbreaks...

    Warning to look out for black grass

    Arable farmers are being warned to keep their eyes peeled for any sign of invasive black grass as biosecurity authorities continue to deal with farm outbreaks.

    Controversial forest up for sale

    A group of West Otago farmers gathered in April 2024 to discuss wilding pine concerns after a...

    Controversial forest up for sale

    A controversial large-scale forestry conversion in the heart of West Otago hill country, which caused ripples in the community, is to be sold.

    End of journey for Honda dealer

    Bruce Davidson is retiring as a motorcycle dealer after a five-decade association with Honda....

    End of journey for Honda dealer

    It has been a relationship that has endured longer than many marriages.

    Little pub proves popular Field Days attraction

    Breiana Bennetts (front) promotes My Little Pub at the Southern Field Days last week, watched by...

    Little pub proves popular Field Days attraction

    Forget fairies at the bottom of the garden — how about a pub?

    Auction of house benefits rural trust

    An Adam Newton Homes four-bedroom house was auctioned at the Southern Field Days on Thursday last...

    Auction of house benefits rural trust

    The auction of a very special house was one of the feature events at last week’s Southern Field Days at Waimumu.
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