The CountryMeat processors urge Govt to prioritise Covid-19 vaccinations for industry26 Feb, 2021 12:30 AM2 minutes to read
The CountryHow this Hawke's Bay farmer got through the tough season25 Feb, 2021 10:30 PM3 minutes to read"I've told people who sent me feed-if they're ever short,I'm ready to return the favour."
The Country'Pies' keeps the cattle flowing24 Feb, 2021 09:45 PM2 minutes to readMark "Pies" Willocks has been droving livestock at Balclutha Saleyards for about 15 years.
The CountryBeef breeders to get a taste of an ideal whitebait habitat24 Feb, 2021 01:30 AM2 minutes to read"Surf and turf" theme for Limousin Beef Breeders' Society NZ's annual meeting this year.
The CountryResearch shows sheep may help spread nightmare cattle parasite23 Feb, 2021 02:45 AM2 minutes to readSheep can carry and potentially spread parasite behind the bovine anaemia epidemic.
The CountryKiwi merino brands launch world's first 'regenerative wool platform'15 Feb, 2021 12:30 AM4 minutes to readNZ Merino Company, Allbirds, Icebreaker and Smartwool working with 167 sheep growers.
The CountryClimate Change Report: How farmers in the South feel about stock reduction14 Feb, 2021 11:15 PM5 minutes to read"There's a pretty strong feeling that enough is getting to be enough."
The CountryClimate change report: Meat industry concerns about livestock cuts9 Feb, 2021 02:30 AM3 minutes to read"Any drop in livestock numbers may jeopardise viability of jobs in rural communities."
The CountryOpinion: Will wool go the way of the whalers?5 Feb, 2021 02:00 AM5 minutes to readOpinion: A Manawatu farmer muses over the future of wool.
The CountrySheep milking to be showcased at Strathclyde Stud3 Feb, 2021 10:00 PM3 minutes to readMatt & Tracey Jones will display their sheep milking operation today at Strathclyde Stud.
The CountryThe path to a 'responsible' burger3 Feb, 2021 06:30 PM3 minutes to readTrial shows it's possible to produce a beef patty sustainably across supply chain in NZ.
The CountryWeather sets back trial to improve hogget lambing2 Feb, 2021 09:52 PM2 minutes to read"It was disappointing as it was set to be a cracker season and everything scanned well."
The CountryRed meat sector praises upgrade of NZ-China free trade agreement27 Jan, 2021 02:00 AM2 minutes to read
The CountrySouth Island Premier Ram Auction goes online, attracts new buyers26 Jan, 2021 09:00 PM3 minutes to read
The CountryBales4Blair: Call to back campaign with wool bales26 Jan, 2021 08:15 PM2 minutes to readOrganisers are encouraging shearers, brokers and farmers to donate wool bales.
The CountryWatch: Ewe-turn complete as 3000 move back across Hawke's Bay bridge that made them famous26 Jan, 2021 08:03 PM3 minutes to read"When they let them run they all go at a great rate of knots."
The CountrySheep breeding: A gut feeling, backed by science30 Dec, 2020 08:15 PM4 minutes to readSheep breeding a science and an art for South Otago farmer Garth Shaw.
The CountryOpinion: How sheep and beef farmers tackled a tough year22 Dec, 2020 09:00 PM4 minutes to readOpinion: B+LNZ chair and CEO wrap up 2020 and look towards 2021.
The CountryRegional economies: Agriculture strong, tourism struggling21 Dec, 2020 07:30 PM3 minutes to readLatest figures show regions with large agricultural bases have surging regional economies.
The CountryB+LNZ backs winter grazing rules review recommendations16 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM3 minutes to readEnvironment Southland-led review presented to Ministers this week.
The CountryHampshire ram investment pays dividends for farmer15 Dec, 2020 11:00 PM2 minutes to readAn $8000 investment at Gore ram fair two years ago has paid off for Ben Butterick.
The CountryOtago leads trend to larger lamb crop - B+LNZ report15 Dec, 2020 08:30 PM3 minutes to readReport measures lambing performance and forecasts lamb and sheep exports for 2021.
The CountryRed meat exports down8 Dec, 2020 11:30 PM2 minutes to readNZ red meat exports value dropped by 18% in October compared to a year earlier.
The CountryStudy explores Kiwi livestock farms' economic resilience to droughts8 Dec, 2020 01:00 AM2 minutes to readNew study looks into drought effects on the economic outcomes of Kiwi livestock farms.
The CountryFarming family working out how to keep mountain bike tracks open7 Dec, 2020 02:00 AM4 minutes to readIt's all about merinos and mountain bikes at Matangi Station.
The CountryFour goals in new strategy for NZ red meat industry7 Dec, 2020 01:45 AM3 minutes to readThe blueprint built on the first red meat sector strategy adopted in 2011.
The CountryB+LNZ says Govt must focus on reducing emissions from fossil fuel use2 Dec, 2020 11:00 PM3 minutes to readGovt must move its attention from offsetting emissions to reducing fossil fuel emissions.
The Country'Magnificent' ram sets sale record2 Dec, 2020 03:30 AM3 minutes to readA record was set at the Canterbury A&P Association elite ram and ewe fair on Friday.
The CountryKiwis say red meat good for them, study shows27 Nov, 2020 04:30 PM3 minutes to readNew research shows that Kiwis don't have that much of a beef with red meat.
The CountryFrom the deep, blue sea to the high country: Skipper turns to tailing24 Nov, 2020 09:30 PM4 minutes to readLockdown means Cody Meares of North Carolina has swapped snapper for lambs.
The CountryStill pushing the wonders of wool after 60 years in industry24 Nov, 2020 02:45 AM6 minutes to readBruce Abbott is retiring soon, but will keep his had in the wool industry.
The CountryCorriedale sheep ideal for difficult times23 Nov, 2020 10:15 PM2 minutes to readCorriedale sheep holding its own in a challenging market, says NZ Corriedale Council pres.
The CountryKiwi scientists to explore benefits of pasture-raised beef and lamb18 Nov, 2020 11:30 PM4 minutes to readApproximately 100 people will be monitored in two ground-breaking clinical studies.
The CountryPuppy love: Interest in dogs led Martha to farming15 Nov, 2020 11:15 PM3 minutes to readFrom a very young age, Martha Broughton (22) had a nurturing attitude towards animals.
The CountryShepherd's focus changes from flocks to frocks10 Nov, 2020 10:15 PM4 minutes to readShepherd Bayley Coates is the new Show Queen convener for South Otago A&P Show.
The CountrySheep and breeders flock to Amberley A and P Show3 Nov, 2020 08:45 PM3 minutes to readSheep were transported from as far south as Oamaru and as far north as Blenheim.
The CountryWhat makes high-performing farmers tick2 Nov, 2020 10:15 PM4 minutes to readGroup of farmers asked to identify the main drivers of their performance.
The CountryAlliance weathers the year's many challenges1 Nov, 2020 09:15 PM5 minutes to readIt had been a year "quite out of the box" Alliance chief executive David Surveyor said.