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Youngest contestant proves age is no barrier

Taranaki/Manawatu champion Jock Bourke competing in the farmlet challenge.

A Massey University student has inched closer to national victory after being crowned Taranaki-Manawatu's top young farmer, despite being the youngest competitor in the field.

New CEO for Safer Farms

Safer Farms, the industry-led organisation dedicated to fostering a safer farming culture, has appointed Brett Barnham as its new chief executive.

Grab your free copy of 'Getting Through' book

Field days visitors can pick up a free copy of the book at the Farmstrong stand.

When visiting the Central Districts field days, make sure you pick up a free copy of Farmstrong's Getting Through book.

University offers rural catchment solutions

Professor Chris Anderson, Massey University.

A key element in Massey University’s research programme is its Farmed Landscapes Research Centre (FLRC).

Massey courses meet industry needs

Massey University is regarded by many as New Zealand’s leading tertiary education and research institute for the country’s primary industries.

Future for ag is bright

OPINION: It is a privilege to welcome you all to this year's Central Districts Field Days, the country's largest regional field days.

Farmers in mood to spend as farmgate prices rise

Former Agriculture Minister Nathan Guy and Rangitikei MP, Suze Redmayne at the National Lamb Day at Parliament this month.

Don't be surprised if there is a bit more spending at the Central Districts Field Days this year.

CD Field Days ready for another bumper year

The event allows plenty of room for exhibitors and visitors to wander around freely.

A good crowd is expected for New Zealand's largest regional field days at Feilding in the Manawatu.

Methane targets disappoint farmers

B+LNZ chair Kate Acland believes the government’s failure to fully follow a split-gas approach is a mistake.

Beef + Lamb New Zealand (B+LNZ) has reiterated calls for New Zealand to revise its methane targets after the Government's "disappointing" announcement of its revised Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC).

'Prepare for more pine trees'

Farmer Jane Smith says the Government is asking for a fight on emissions targets and a fight they will get.

Prepare for more pine trees. That's the message from North Otago farmer Jane Smith following the new methane emission targets recently announced by the Government.