Virus adds to woes of Canterbury farmers
The uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic is adding yet another headache for some Canterbury farmers.
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Show draws large crowd
Show draws large crowd
The Mayfield A&P Show drew a large crowd enjoying a great community day out with events and activities to suit young and old.
Belief farmers in good shape to tackle drought
Belief farmers in good shape to tackle drought
Farmers in North Canterbury have plenty of drought experience and can take credit for being in reasonable shape as dry conditions bite, Winton Dalley says.
Hoping for rain before winter hits
Hoping for rain before winter hits
Simon Lee is watching the heavens for rain, as yet another drought beckons.
Virus adds to woes of North Canterbury farmers
Virus adds to woes of North Canterbury farmers
The uncertainty around the Covid-19 pandemic is adding yet another headache for North Canterbury farmers.
Food sector to continue as normal: Professor
Food sector to continue as normal: Professor
It is business as usual for farmers around the country, despite Covid-19.
Cantabrians claim lion’s share of awards
Cantabrians claim lion’s share of awards
Cantabrians have won more than half of the awards at this year’s Norwood Rural Sports Awards.
Community support for A&P humbling
Community support for A&P humbling
The Methven A&P Association may suffer a financial blow with the cancellation of last weekend’s show but community support has been humbling, president Adam Glass says.
‘Resilient’ in face of A&P show cancellations
‘Resilient’ in face of A&P show cancellations
The A&P show movement remains ‘‘resilient’’ in the face of cancellations, Royal Agricultural Society (RAS) executive officer Debbie Cameron says.
‘Struggle’ to get shearing contest off the ground
‘Struggle’ to get shearing contest off the ground
When Roddy Kidd proposed having a shearing competition at the Oxford A&P Show back in 1971, he was told it would never catch on.
Gardening influencer back on stomping ground
Gardening influencer back on stomping ground
Gardening influencer Charlie McCormick likes to plan trips down under to coincide with the Mayfield A&P Show.
Kiwis now viewing forestry differently
Kiwis now viewing forestry differently
Climate change has changed the way New Zealanders view trees, University of Canterbury (UC) head of forestry Professor Bruce Manley says.
‘Exciting time to be in forestry’
‘Exciting time to be in forestry’
Now is an exciting time for young people to get into forestry, University of Canterbury head of forestry Prof Bruce Manley says.
Badge ‘just a tremendous honour’
Badge ‘just a tremendous honour’
“It’s just a tremendous honour,” Women’s Institutes stalwart Jude Vaughan, the unsuspecting recipient of a WI Good Service Badge, said.
Love of dog trialling enhances life
Love of dog trialling enhances life
One busy Canterbury dog trialling enthusiast is reaping the rewards of her continuous hard work for a sport she cares about deeply.
Lincoln clubmates rivals in final
Lincoln clubmates rivals in final
Four Lincoln University clubmates are set to tackle the FMG Young Farmer of the Year Tasman regional final this month.
Business is blooming
Business is blooming
Turley Farms Chertsey, in the heart of Canterbury, is among a growing number of farms turning to sunflowers as a rotation crop to use between plantings.
Temuka & Geraldine show a winner
Temuka & Geraldine show a winner
The Temuka & Geraldine A&P Show has been declared a success — many speculating it may have been the biggest in the past 10 years.
Business is blooming
Business is blooming
Turley Farms Chertsey, in the heart of Mid Canterbury, is among a growing number of farms turning to sunflowers as a rotation crop to use between plantings.
Caitlin keen to lead cattle
Caitlin keen to lead cattle
Caitlin Rhodes is on the lookout for cattle-handling gigs.