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Rural EventsAugust 13

Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland

Demand was strong for in-lamb ewes near Gore last week, an agent says.
Shawn McAvinue
Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland
Next level bidding at in-lamb ewe fair in Eastern Southland
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Rural EventsAugust 12

Scores of triallists and dogs to compete at indoor charity event in Waimumu from Friday

Entries have closed for the 11th annual Southern Indoor Charity Dog Trials near Gore.
Shawn McAvinue
Scores of triallists and dogs to compete at indoor charity event in Waimumu from Friday
Scores of triallists and dogs to compete at indoor charity event in Waimumu from Friday
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Rural EventsAugust 12

Ploughing on: NZ team move to backup plan after shipping delays furrows brows

The New Zealand ploughing team are on their way to compete in southeastern Europe, leaving their tractors and ploughs behind.
Shawn McAvinue
Ploughing on: NZ team move to backup plan after shipping delays furrows brows
Ploughing on: NZ team move to backup plan after shipping delays furrows brows
Rural EventsAugust 5

Myth buster campaign clears up environment award misconceptions

The New Zealand Farm Environment Trust is busting myths they think might be preventing farmers and growers putting themselves forward for the Ballance Farm Environment Awards.
Myth buster campaign clears up environment award misconceptions
Myth buster campaign clears up environment award misconceptions
Rural EventsJuly 29

Hopes to house more cadets in new quarters on training farm in Southland

Construction of new living quarters on Jeff Farm begins soon and aims to increase the cadet intake from 2028, a manager says.
Shawn McAvinue
Hopes to house more cadets in new quarters on training farm in Southland
Hopes to house more cadets in new quarters on training farm in Southland
Rural EventsJuly 29

Wayleggo: Call made for working dogs at inaugural auction in South Otago

A call is out for entries to a new working dog sale in Balclutha next month.
Shawn McAvinue
Wayleggo: Call made for working dogs at inaugural auction in South Otago
Wayleggo: Call made for working dogs at inaugural auction in South Otago
Rural EventsJuly 15

Call to protect whitebait spawning sites

Farmers can help protect "love zones" where whitebait spawn, a freshwater ranger says.
Call to protect whitebait spawning sites
Call to protect whitebait spawning sites
Rural EventsJuly 15

Bale-grazing wintering system hailed

Cattle are warm and happy eating and lying on hay in a paddock during winter, Southland farmers say.
Bale-grazing wintering system hailed
Bale-grazing wintering system hailed
Rural EventsJuly 15

Competition winners announced

A winemaker and a viticulturist were crowned the best young professionals in their respective fields in Central Otago.
Competition winners announced
Competition winners announced
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