A&P show leans on popular traditions
The sun came out and the crowds to match for the 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
Farming
Rams key to breeding top lambs
Rams key to breeding top lambs
North Canterbury rams are the secret to breeding mint condition lambs, according to Marlborough farmers Ali and Stu Campbell.
Pets have day at school
Pets have day at school
A lamb drinking competition and a dog obstacle challenge to test dogs — and their owners — were a few of the attractions at the recent Rakaia School pet day.
Organiser thrilled with show crowd
Organiser thrilled with show crowd
A record crowd flocked to the Kirwee Showgrounds for the 145th Courtenay A&P Show on November 21.
Old machinery attracts attention
Old machinery attracts attention
Richard Westaway wanted machinery from his great-grandfather’s day at the Courtenay A&P Show and he wasn’t disappointed.
Nice to go out on a high: breeder
Nice to go out on a high: breeder
Mid Canterbury farmer Stuart Sinclair bowed out in style at the Courtenay A&P Show in Kirwee recently.
Children bring pet livestock to show day
Children bring pet livestock to show day
Canterbury children lined up for their annual show experience last month after an uncertain year.
Bashed-around bull rider back for more
Bashed-around bull rider back for more
In the greater scale of life, 46 is still a pretty young age — unless you are a rodeo bull rider.
A&P show leans on popular traditions
A&P show leans on popular traditions
The sun came out and the crowds to match for the 154th South Otago A&P Show in Balclutha on Saturday.
Dog trial benefits hospital
Dog trial benefits hospital
The Charity Hill dog trial was held on Friday and Saturday at Millers Flat. Proceeds from the event go towards the Southland Charity Hospital.
Teachers taught how to integrate sustainability
Teachers taught how to integrate sustainability
Kaikorai Valley College urban concept farm manager Nicola Rushbrook holds Barnevelder heritage chicken Myrtle during a visit to the farm by participants in a day-long Enviroschools hui.
Dogs’ perspective winner with crowd
Dogs’ perspective winner with crowd
Live music, a show about two women pretending to be dogs, oh, and a real life love story — Strathview Station’s woolshed at Clarks Junction put on a great night out for rural folk last week.
Close competition at Stoneycreek
Close competition at Stoneycreek
The Southland heat of the Tux New Zealand Yarding Challenge and Trans Tasman Challenge was held at Stoneycreek Station, near Gore, last week. Sandy Eggleston takes a close look.
107th A&P Show pulls in the crowds
107th A&P Show pulls in the crowds
Rain and strong winds did not put off spectators at the 107th annual West Otago A&P Society show at Tapanui.
Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Fencing contest in A&P show mix
Two grand New Zealand traditions will align - nice and straight, please - in Tapanui this weekend.
Corriedale ideal for difficult times
Corriedale ideal for difficult times
The Corriedale sheep is holding its own in a challenging market, New Zealand Corriedale Council president Mark "Chief" Sidey, of Waipara, says.
Mint lamb contest change
Mint lamb contest change
Bragging rights are at stake in the Canterbury A&P Association’s mint lamb competition.
Teenager keen on Galloways
Teenager keen on Galloways
Marshall Stokes is passionate about cattle.
McDrury tops cattle competition
McDrury tops cattle competition
The steaks were high at last week’s Canterbury A&P Association prime cattle competition, but there was a familiar winner.
Up and comers take centre stage
Up and comers take centre stage
It was all about the youth at the Canterbury Agricultural Park last week.