A&P show just stadium events
The Maniototo A&P Show and Covid-19 are proving incompatible.
Farming
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.
Native trees attract better pollinators
Native trees attract better pollinators
Arable farmers are being challenged to put in more native trees and shrubs to attract good insects.
Plenty needs understanding with biopesticides
Plenty needs understanding with biopesticides
More is being found out about biopesticides as an alternative for chemical sprays to control crop diseases on arable farms.
Tricky scaring off intelligent birds
Tricky scaring off intelligent birds
Pesky birds are getting the full armoury against them to keep them from dining on arable crops.
Wheat and Wheels rally not run until times become more certain
Wheat and Wheels rally not run until times become more certain
The Mid Canterbury Vintage Machinery Club has postponed its Wheat and Wheels rally in early April.
Xmas figures designed to lift the spirits
Xmas figures designed to lift the spirits
Repurposing old pallets into novelty outdoor Christmas decorations has been a sideline hobby of late for Mid Canterbury Rural Support Trust welfare co-ordinator Frances Beeston.
National, Southern setbacks for rodeos
National, Southern setbacks for rodeos
The rodeo season has hit another bump after the national body decided to cancel this year’s championship.
Rodeo called off over uncertainty
Rodeo called off over uncertainty
Another popular Otago summer event has been cancelled.
Wanaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation list
Wanaka Rodeo joins Covid cancellation list
The Wanaka Rodeo has been cancelled, joining a growing list of summer events in the South that have fallen victim to uncertainty over Covid-19.
Sector asks for further govt support
Sector asks for further govt support
As the list of cancelled agricultural shows in the South continues to grow, a call has been made for the Government to support smaller events.
Hard choices facing rodeo organisers
Hard choices facing rodeo organisers
The southern rodeo season hangs in the balance as organisers weigh up whether they can operate under new Covid-19 crowd restrictions following a string of cancellations.