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Date set for comedy fundraiser following death of Colby Harris
Huntly dairy farmer Zara Cosh admits “it’s been tough” dealing with the death of her close friend Colby Harris. Harris, who was second-in-charge on a 300-cow dairy...
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Gore sheep farmer out to reclaim FMG Young Farmer of the Year title
Gore sheep farmer Logan Wallace will be out to reclaim his title at the Otago/Southland Regional Final of the FMG Young Farmer of the Year next month. The 28-year-old...
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New food venture hones business skills for Taranaki students
A group of enterprising Waitara students is hoping a new food venture will help them hone their business skills. The teenagers are producing free-range eggs, assembling kitset beehives and...
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Te Radar to host FMG Young Farmer of the Year event in Christchurch
Quick-witted comedian Te Radar will be in Christchurch next month to make a group of competitive young farmers sweat. The TV star is hosting the Tasman Regional Final...
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Dairy farm opens its gates for Hawke’s Bay careers day
Hawke’s Bay high school students have milked cows, fed calves, talked to vets and planted trees in a careers day with a twist. About 80 students took part in an event...
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Stalwart recognised for service to Central Taranaki Young Farmers
A stalwart of NZ Young Farmers has been recognised for his years of dedicated service. Roger Dettling has been awarded a Life Membership with Central Taranaki Young Farmers. Roger joined...
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Report by NZYF member calls for red meat sector rebranding
A new report is calling for a radical overhaul of the way New Zealand’s internationally-renowned red meat sector is branded to make it more appealing to school leavers. It’s...
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Young beekeeper's game-changing product boosts honey production
The Canadian port town of Stewart isn’t your typical destination for a couple of kiwis doing their OE. Hungry bears stalk the banks of the aptly-named Fish Creek, where...
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Waikato 50:50 sharemilker examines ways to grow her biggest asset
For 50:50 sharemilker Sophia Clark, cows are her biggest asset. Maximising their value is the focus of her latest project. By Brad Markham A column of steam rises out of...
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Siblings could face off in FMG Young Farmer of the Year Grand Final
Two South Island siblings could come face-to-face in New Zealand’s most prestigious farming competition. Roscoe Taggart has clinched a spot in the Tasman Regional Final of the FMG Young...
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