Only option was to postpone until next year
The move to Red in the traffic light system has claimed another casualty in the form of the Central Otago A&P Association’s annual show in what would have been its 125th year.
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Show goes on, but scaled down
Show goes on, but scaled down
A plan was made to ensure horse events could continue to canter on at the annual Otago Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel, held at the weekend, no matter what the traffic light system colour was.
Ram auction ‘exceptionally good’
Ram auction ‘exceptionally good’
A $20,000 sale at the 2022 South Island Premier Ram Auction marks a record for the annual event.
The surf’s (back) up for farmers
The surf’s (back) up for farmers
North Otago and South Canterbury farmers are enjoying being able catch a break.
Surfing For Farmers
Surfing For Farmers
Farmers and rural professionals flocked to Ocean View Beach for the latest instalment of Surfing For Farmers Dunedin last week. Shawn McAvinue was there to catch the action.
The pride of Waikoikoi
The pride of Waikoikoi
The long drive has been worth it for Waikoikoi’s Levi McCall and Sky.
Update on oat trials for milk production
Update on oat trials for milk production
An opportunity for farmers to get an update on oats being grown in trial plots will be held next week.
Maniototo A&P show just stadium events
Maniototo A&P show just stadium events
The Maniototo A&P Show and Covid-19 are proving incompatible.
Otago Taieri A&P Show
Otago Taieri A&P Show
The Otago Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel featured three events and no crowd this year. Shawn McAvinue got a gallop on to photograph some of the competitors in the first horse event on Friday.
Rider (86) readying for 30th cavalcade
Rider (86) readying for 30th cavalcade
"She's just a treasure."
A&P show just stadium events
A&P show just stadium events
The Maniototo A&P Show and Covid-19 are proving incompatible.
Perendale ram sells for $15,500
Perendale ram sells for $15,500
Of about 150 rams, one stood out to John Henricksen at the 2022 South Island Premier Ram Auction in Gore yesterday and he was willing to pay top dollar to get it.
24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for hospital
24-hour Shear-a-thon to raise money for hospital
The rural sector is uniting again to help those battling cancer in the South.
Velvet trophy sire fetches $70,000
Velvet trophy sire fetches $70,000
A southern stag with "wow factor" has fetched the highest price in New Zealand for a velvet trophy sire.
Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Assn holding annual sale, open day
Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders Assn holding annual sale, open day
Fancy a black sheep in the family?
Cherry spitters compete for glory
Cherry spitters compete for glory
Dontae Sloane-Varley of Wanaka demonstrates the skills that led him to win the 6 and under category at the NZ Cherry Stone Spitting Championships in Cromwell.
Children’s fun day
Children’s fun day
As the list of cancelled A&P shows continues to grow, an event has been launched for children to show their calves and yearlings in Southland.
A&P show latest to be cancelled
A&P show latest to be cancelled
A&P shows are the latest events to feel the pain of life under Covid-19.
‘Rams for everyone’ the philosophy of sale
‘Rams for everyone’ the philosophy of sale
A big South Otago annual ram sale is set to celebrate its 21st next week.
Southern Beef Show to fill gap
Southern Beef Show to fill gap
The show will go on for New Zealand beef breeders.