Something from out of space
Something from out of space looms amongst the tractors and other farm equipment. On first sight it appears that...
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Fonterra’s paint by numbers mural a favourite
Fonterra has put up a paint by numbers mural in their stall at Fieldays for children to contribute to....
Rural bachelor competition heats up on Halloumi
It’s probably best 2013’s rural bachelors stick to the farm over the kitchen after their performance in heat three of...
Gordonton School kids ready for Fieldays
Fused between clear plastic laminate, A to Z letters drawn on white cards sit above wall-length windows. Twenty-one orange, brown,...
Chilean executive brings international flavour to Fieldays
Canada, or New Zealand? The toss of a coin decided the destination of a Chilean agronomist’s holiday break. On a...
‘Blood, sweat, and tears’ to organise Fieldays
Most Waikato residents have experienced Fieldays, but how many have considered what goes into organising it? BRAINSTORM: Ideas flow at the...
We’ve got Fieldays whipped
At least the reporting was good. Check out what happens when Fieldays Exhibitor staff take on the sideshows. Starring and...
Promo girl has a revelation (or three)
Revelation Number One: Fieldays people are nice – really nice. As a writer I deal with words – usually formulated...
American company, Boumatics, wins best international site
A company from The United States has won the 2012 best international exhibitors’ award for its dairy products. “Six people...
GEA are winners with a little help from “The Stig”
“The Stig” has graced Fieldays with his presence at the GEA Farm Technology site –winner of Best Mystery Creek Pavilion...
Clark equipment wins best small stand
Ten years of Fieldays has finally paid off for the staff of the Clark Equipment NZ stand, who won the...
Miniature horses are big on charm
Youngster Kate Gow from Bay of Plenty stood wide-eyed while watching a miniature horse show his tricks at Fieldays....
Chelsea and her dog stars tour the North Island
The Chelsea and the Dog stars show is a family affair. Chelsea Marriner’s boyfriend does “slave labour” helping her with...
SPCA challenge farmers to support animal welfare
The SPCA is hoping the farming community will “get in behind” their new incentive for next year - The Blue...
Show off your biceps for charity
The strongman competition at the Harcourt’s tent has pulled in some big crowds. English funny men, Brett Tutheridge and John...
Farmers listen up
Farmers are encouraged to get their hearing checked for free before they leave it too late. Hearing loss is a...
Star attraction competes in first sheep dog trial
The star attraction at the Eukuanba Sheep Dog Trial is a North Island winner who is competing at her first...
Ag-tech Industries owner Vernon Suckling wins Golden Standard Award
A design to improve quad-bike safety based on the Roman arc principle has won the Golden Standard Award in the...
Alpacas prove popular in New Zealand
He started with two and his collection has now grown to 27:John Waterson a breeder of Suri and Huacaya Alpacas...
Young Farmers Fight Night postponed
Delays in getting permits have meant the National Young Farmers Fight Night fundraiser has had to be postponed to Friday...
A park for everyone
In a Hamilton living room scattered with toys, four brightly coloured toy cars are lined up perfectly. This is a...
New technologies for efficient farming
University of Waikato researchers are keeping with the theme of Fieldays this year by working to help farmers increase their productivity...
Fieldays gets three generations of volunteers
There are three generations in tow when the Quinlains head out to the 44th Annual Fieldays this year. Neil Quinlain...