Big crowd expected for A&P show
Another bumper crowd is expected at the 166th Taieri A&P Show in Mosgiel next week.
Rural Events
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearers to take on world record for strongwool lambs
Shearing world-record attempts on strongwool lambs will take place at two Otago woolsheds this month.
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
‘Taken aback’ by supreme sheep award
A two-tooth ewe, bred by Whitestone Genetics, was named supreme champion sheep at the Tokomairiro A&P Show last month.
A&P show ‘one of our best’
A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
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A&P show ‘one of our best’
The rain cleared, the sun emerged and thousands came through the gates for the Lake Hayes A&P Show in Queenstown on Saturday.
Barrelling onwards to first
Barrelling onwards to first
Felicity Montgomery rounds the final barrel on her way to winning the Junior Barrel Racing at the Omarama Rodeo yesterday.
From land to sea
From land to sea
Fifteen people were riding the waves at the first Surfing for Farmers Dunedin session last week.
Cream of the crop on show
Cream of the crop on show
The South Island Holstein Friesian Championship was held at the South Otago A&P Show recently.
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
‘Shears’ returning to 2-day competition
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent competing.
Weather plays ball for show
Weather plays ball for show
It was a huge day out at the Wyndham A&P Show on Saturday, with hundreds flocking to enjoy the festivities and celebrate agricultural success.
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
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‘We’re very excited’: ‘Shears’ returning to 2-day format
Shearing aficionados could find themselves experiencing double vision later this summer as a key event returns to a two-day format in anticipation of top international talent.
Novice winner ‘shocked’ at placing
Novice winner ‘shocked’ at placing
West Otago dog triallist Kay McClymont and her heading dog, Peggy Sue, will spend the festive season training for the New Zealand Yarding Challenge final.
South Otago A&P show well supported
South Otago A&P show well supported
The South Otago A&P show slotted perfectly between a chilly Friday evening and a 4pm downpour on Saturday.
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
Farm lads swap gumboots for high heels
In a pageant run by the Balfour Young Farmers 15 farming lads will be dressing up in drag and competing for the title of Miss Balfour.
Tour in support of catchment groups
Tour in support of catchment groups
A national workshop tour to identify the need to sustain strong, socially resilient catchment restoration groups ended in Otago last week.
Telford riders mark milestone
Telford riders mark milestone
Telford Polytechnic’s equine programme has marked a major milestone — students competed for the first time in the institution’s history at the Royal New Zealand A&P Show
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
Sun has A&P attendees sweltering
The sun came out for the West Otago A&P Show at Tapanui on Saturday.
Running for a cause
Running for a cause
Celebrating finishing Queenstown Marathon earlier this month
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Thrilled with support for A&P show
Canterbury A&P Association organisers are thrilled with the overall result of this year's show.
Thrill of the show never leaves
Thrill of the show never leaves
Darfield’s Brent Chamberlain is a life-long fan of Christchurch’s agricultural show, Tim Cronshaw writes.