‘Same but different’ day out
‘Same but different’ day out
After a tumultuous year of extreme weather and increased costs of living, we hope current farming conditions and livestock values are cause for some stability and quiet celebration.
Rural life
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is "world class".
Winter-grazing workshops on
Winter-grazing workshops on
The Otago Regional Council is holding its annual series of intensive winter-grazing workshops for farmers.
Place to relax, socialise and enjoy music
Place to relax, socialise and enjoy music
As the Wānaka A&P Show continues to evolve, so too does the way it brings people together.
Townies named red meat scholarship recipients
Townies named red meat scholarship recipients
Townies studying in Dunedin are some of the latest recipients of the 2026 Meat Industry Association scholarship programme.
Cows into 2nd round of national contest
Cows into 2nd round of national contest
Two southern cows are through to a second round of judging for a national Holstein Friesian competition.
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
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New attractions, old classics at upcoming A&P show
Set up for one of New Zealand’s most popular agricultural events has begun — and organisers say this could be the best show yet if the weather plays ball.
Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears
Rimene seeks sport’s ‘holy grail’ at Golden Shears
Central Otago woolhandler Pagan Rimene is aiming to win her first open title at Golden Shears, which starts in Masterton today.
Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia
Vickers pleased to get test win over Australia
"It felt pretty good to get a win over the Aussies."
‘Outstanding’ cows selected
‘Outstanding’ cows selected
Several southern cows are through to a second round of judging for a national Holstein Friesian competition.
North Otago innovator wins Australian award
North Otago innovator wins Australian award
A North Otago innovator working to transform an on-farm waste challenge to a scalable source of value has been recognised in Australia.
South’s sustainability finalists
South’s sustainability finalists
Central Otago cherry grower and Rewiring Aotearoa chief executive Mike Casey is a finalist in the sustainability leader of the year category in the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year Awards.
A&P show attendance surges
A&P show attendance surges
The North Otago A&P Show was a hit in Oamaru on Saturday.
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South’s livestock ‘world class’
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South’s livestock ‘world class’, international show judge says
International livestock judge P.J. Budler says at Wānaka the scenery is unparalleled and the livestock is ‘‘world class’’.
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Long-time connection sparks shearing visit
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Long-time connection sparks shearing visit
A Falkland Islands shearing team staying in the Teviot Valley ahead of next month’s World Shearing Champs, have ignited memories of a 30-year connection between the places.
Rising wool price in focus at auction
Rising wool price in focus at auction
The next South Island auction is set to reveal whether rising wool prices have reached their ceiling.
Premier titles to Samuels, Henare
Premier titles to Samuels, Henare
Southland shearer Leon Samuels and Motueka woolhandler Joel Henare have claimed titles at this year’s Otago shears.
Cowboy eyeing new national title
Cowboy eyeing new national title
Ryan Adam is aiming to peak at the right time.
Making sector fit for future
Making sector fit for future
Sheep and beef farmers will be brought up to speed on future-proofing work at the red meat sector’s largest event, which is to be held in Christchurch in May.
Rising wool price in focus at auction
Rising wool price in focus at auction
Whether escalating strong wool prices have reached their ceiling will be revealed at the next South Island auction as the focus also centres on bidding for Central Otago bales of ultrafine 13...