New Broom
OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
The small township of Hawarden in North Canterbury had a significant boost to its population on Friday 13 February when 400 people crowded the local hall for the Lincoln University Foundation’s South Island Farmer of the Year winner’s field day.
Planting waterways will be the focus of a field day this week, run by DairyNZ, Tatua and Waikato Regional Council at a Tatua Milk farm in Tatuanui.
More exhibitors and visitors are expected at this year’s South Island Agricultural field days (SIAFD), March 25-27, on a new site in Kirwee.
The winner's field day for the Lincoln University Foundation's South Island Farmer of the Year will have real relevance for farmers, primary producers and agri-businesses, says foundation chair Ben Todhunter.
MINI POSSUM burgers will be the latest tasty treats designed to entice visitors to the Northland Regional Council's marquee at the upcoming Northland Field Days in Dargaville.

OPINION: The old saying 'a new broom sweeps clean' doesn't always hold up, if you ask the Hound.
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