Merino Shears founder looking forward to 60th anniversary
The New Zealand Merino Shears turns 60 in October and front and centre at the celebrations will be one of its founders.
Farming
Thousands raised in charity tractor trek
Thousands raised in charity tractor trek
A group of Southland men keen on giving back to their community have completed a trek from Invercargill to Christchurch and back in two days - in a tractor.
Serious effort over months to grow giant pumpkin
Serious effort over months to grow giant pumpkin
Fruit or vegetable, a couple of amateur Clutha growers have grown some whopper pumpkins this year. Reporter Mary-Jo Tohill had a chat to them following their wins at the recent 5th annual South...
Having a quack at the competition
Having a quack at the competition
Competing in a duck calling competition at the Mornington Taphouse last night is Hamiora Smith (5), of Dunedin.
Century Farms process worthwhile
Century Farms process worthwhile
Applying for recognition in the Century Farms New Zealand awards was a big process, but a "worthwhile thing to do", Stephanie McCullough says.
Fairhall ploughing trophy unexpected accolade
Fairhall ploughing trophy unexpected accolade
Ploughing newcomer Matt Ridge set a personal goal to not come last at this year’s New Zealand Ploughing Championships — and he didn’t.
Mehrtens off to world championships
Mehrtens off to world championships
Champion South Canterbury ploughman Bob Mehrtens is bound for Russia next year.
Club’s Easter events ‘fun and social’
Club’s Easter events ‘fun and social’
Strath Taieri Pony Club president Lynnore Templeton, of Middlemarch, said high point rugs were awarded to Sarah Hay in the senior section and Neave O’Connell in the junior section at the club’s...
Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club Centennial
Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club Centennial
Triallists and their dogs descended upon the Kauana Sheep Dog Trial Club’s centennial in Otapiri Gorge in central Southland on Friday and Saturday. Shawn McAvinue was there and asked some...
Shearer ‘bit rusty’ after 25-year break
Shearer ‘bit rusty’ after 25-year break
It may have been the first time Roddy Kidd had picked up a handpiece in 25 years — but the 84-year-old reckoned it was just like riding a bike.
Numbers up at centennial dog trial
Numbers up at centennial dog trial
Rain may have been running all over the Mid Canterbury high country but on this day it was a sunny nor’west day without a drop of the wet stuff in sight.
Small school triumphs in contest
Small school triumphs in contest
A small North Canterbury school has exceeded its expectations in the Young Farmers agrikids competition.
Breed youth group focused on future
Breed youth group focused on future
Young people are getting the chance to learn about agriculture through Hereford cattle.
Farm forestry in focus at field day
Farm forestry in focus at field day
The South Canterbury branch of the New Zealand Farm Forestry Association (NZFFA) is holding a field day at Balmoral Station, near Lake Tekapo, on April 20.
Seasoned grandfather sets young ploughmen on straight and narrow
Seasoned grandfather sets young ploughmen on straight and narrow
Dave McDonald is passing his enjoyment of ploughing to another generation of his family.
Blueskin residents get into spirit of country fair
Blueskin residents get into spirit of country fair
From sack racing to matching outfits with their dogs, families had a blast in Waitati this weekend.
Field day to refresh sheep classing skills
Field day to refresh sheep classing skills
Traditional sheep classing skills to achieve genetic gains across all breeds will be on show at a field day in eastern Southland today.
Weekend set for trial of the century
Weekend set for trial of the century
Every dog has its day. About 100 sheep dog triallists are hoping it will be their day at a centennial event in central Southland from Friday.
Volunteers front and centre at show
Volunteers front and centre at show
There was something for everyone at the recent 106th Methven A&P Show which took the time to celebrate volunteers.
Show secretary Payne’s ideal job
Show secretary Payne’s ideal job
Behind the biggest one-day A&P show in New Zealand is a secretary who has planned it for seven months.