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Reporoa dairy farming couple Brady Mitchell and Amber Broderson have put their dairy farming skills up for judging in the regional Central Plateau Dairy Industry Awards farm manager section. Photo / Stephen Parker
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Benefits for all entrants in awards

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Brady Mitchell went into farming only because he needed somewhere to house his pig dogs. These days the 27-year-old Reporoa dairy farm manager has little time for pig hunting, but he and partner Amber Broderson are vying for a spot in the 2012 New Zealand Dairy Industry Awards. They have a bit of an edge over some of the other contestants...

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Results: Rotorua A&P Show (3)

The 103rd Annual Rotorua A & P Show was held at Ngongotaha's Riverdale Park recently with a raft of events, horse and stock shows.

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Results: Rotorua A&P Show (2)

The 103rd Annual Rotorua A & P Show was held at Ngongotaha's Riverdale Park recently with a raft of events, horse and stock shows.

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Results: Rotorua A&P Show (1)

The 103rd Annual Rotorua A & P Show was held at Ngongotaha's Riverdale Park recently with a raft of events, horse and stock shows.

A 23-year-old dairy farmer injured in 2000 after rolling his farm bike down a bank was one of the lucky ones. Many farm accidents result in serious injury or death. Photo / Shamus Howard/Trans Rail Rescue Helicopter

Teaming up to reduce the work toll

People are farming's most important resource. Most on-farm accidents, which can destroy a farmer's career, are caused by human error.

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How often do you service your vehicle?

This poll ended on 07 October 2011.

Every six months without fail

33%

More often than every six months

4%

Once a year

26%

Less often than once a year

16%

What's servicing your vehicle?

19%

This is not a scientific poll. The results reflect only the opinions of those who chose to participate.

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Holiday off to a racing start

SPEED: The Toyota Racing Series is at Taupo Motorsport Park this weekend. PHOTO/SUPPLIED From petrol-head heaven to body art galore, there'll be something for everyone in Taupo this Auckland Anniversary Weekend. Have your say

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