Fieldays

From hiking blisters to rally car bumpers, home-grown NZ fibre from plants and animals is finding new applications.

Former PM acknowledges relationship with farmers had broken down by the end of Labour’s term in office.

Regulatory sector review on approval process for new ag and horticultural products will take about a year.

Kiwis with experience of the vast country outline its opportunities and pitfalls.

UK-NZ trade progressing well 12months on from signing of free trade agreement.

Concrete plans to get the two talking to one another are unveiled.

56th annual iteration of the country’s biggest agricultural event gets off to a great start.

Caricatures of Fieldays stereotypes have been encapsulated by viral artist Sam Moore.

Explore the future of farming at the Rural Advocacy Hub, where industry leaders unite under one roof at the National Fieldays.

AgriSea and Fertco collaborate to produce slow release product that has elements from both their operations.

The hundreds of thousands of visitors who have made the trek to Fieldays over the years all have a memory or story about the great agri tradition.

Behind the scenes or manning the info booth, volunteers help make the event run smoothly.

Dealers keen to shift stock as they grapple with high inventory.

Bigger and better awards include a People’s Choice category for the first time.

Three farmers to be picked to take unconstrained rotational grazing to the next level.

Chance to put ideas forward and gauge public sentiment on genetic technologies.

Competition won’t run this year as Fieldays feature ‘rejuvenates’ – and looks for a sponsor.

Innovations showcased at its site include the latest from its Reducing Sprains and Strains project, which were co-designed with farmers. 

Car also works as a transportable battery pack for farm jobs requiring electricity.

Scion will showcase the benefits of short rotation forestry at Fieldays.

Strong contingent from the continent will be picking up tips on building greener pastures.

While organisers are well aware of the economic conditions people are facing, he is also upbeat about the outlook of the annual event.

Celebration of resourcefulness across the primary sector.

Brand-new Isuzu D-Max handed over to National Fieldays visitor.

Farm Forestry stalwart makes the case for the humble pine.

No 8 People’s Choice goes to Waikato Creative Stitchers.

Agri-machinery provider notches up win as it celebrates 75th year.

Attendances expected to be up, but no benchmarks set.

Bank offers lower interest for green initiatives on farm.

High-powered meeting at Fieldays rights drifting process.

It’s the govt that’s wet and whiny, says National Party leader.

Party would also shut down Climate Change Commission.

Southland dairy farmer overcomes tough start to life to thrive on farm.

With dismal year behind sector, strong prospects lift hopes.

The facility is funded by the Centre for Climate Action on Agricultural Emissions, its primary sector joint venture partner, and AgResearch.

Frost and fog can’t dampen spirits as show returns to winter dates.