From land to sea
Fifteen people were riding the waves at the first Surfing for Farmers Dunedin session last week.
Rural life
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.
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
In a pageant run by the Balfour Young Farmers 15 farming lads will be dressing up in drag and competing for the title of Miss Balfour.
Tour in support of catchment groups
Tour in support of catchment groups
A national workshop tour to identify the need to sustain strong, socially resilient catchment restoration groups ended in Otago last week.
Telford riders mark milestone
Telford riders mark milestone
Telford Polytechnic’s equine programme has marked a major milestone — students competed for the first time in the institution’s history at the Royal New Zealand A&P Show
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
The sun came out for the West Otago A&P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.
Running for a cause
Running for a cause
Celebrating finishing Queenstown Marathon earlier this month
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Canterbury A&P Association organisers are thrilled with the overall result of this year's show.
Thrill of the show never leaves
Thrill of the show never leaves
Darfield’s Brent Chamberlain is a life-long fan of Christchurch’s agricultural show, Tim Cronshaw writes.
Show a must for longtime attendees
Show a must for longtime attendees
Loading up the trailer with five South Devon cattle for a 600km road trip is an annual affair for Southland’s Eden family, who have attended Canterbury A&P Shows for the past 24 years.
E-bike designed with farmers in mind
E-bike designed with farmers in mind
Farmers got a glimpse of a new no-frills electric farm bike for the first time at the recent Canterbury A&P Show — and it is due to be commercialised by a startup next year.
Judge shares expertise of Dorper breed
Judge shares expertise of Dorper breed
Western Australia breeder Adrian Veitch would like to return home with New Zealand-raised Dorper sheep 25 years after being pivotal in landing them here in the first place.
Prize-winning farmers off to Europe
Prize-winning farmers off to Europe
Canterbury merino farmers Chris Nicholson and Courtenay Ballagh are heading off to Europe after attending a Sheep to Shop initiative by Norway wool clothing brand Devold.
Centennial celebration raises funds
Centennial celebration raises funds
More than 50 present and past members attended the Mid Canterbury provincial celebration to honour Rural Women New Zealand’s centennial year.
Hebe enthusiast earns top title
Hebe enthusiast earns top title
Canterbury nursery manager Jake Linklater is the Young Horticulturist of the Year after a two-day competition.