Stories by Stephanie Ockhuysen

The first-time finalist blitzed the field during Saturday's Great New Zealand Muster, shearing 25 sheep in less than 20 minutes.

History could be made at the National Excavator Operator Competition, where contests have had to dunk basketballs, pour tea, and scoop eggs in heavy machinery.

Two farmers have been temporarily suspended as part of a New Zealand Merino Company investigation into allegations around animal welfare at some of its supplier's farms.

Hot dry conditions and below average rainfall have affected pasture growth and farmers have had to feed-out or sell livestock earlier.

"It was just an extra big day at work really."

An industry body leader says New Zealand is at risk of losing significant amounts of its locally grown veggie supply if government policies are not addressed.

DairyNZ research shows more than 40 percent of South Island farmers have moved to flexible milking.

Having the recent dry weather classified as adverse opens up funding.

Growing wasabi started as a hobby but has now turned into a business for a retired policeman.