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Farming for six generations and still going strong
The Hume family have been farming in the Wairarapa since the 1850s.
Preparing for a challenging farming season
OPINION: As El Nino makes itself felt, farm profitability is set for an eight-year low.
'Labour of love': Clearing sale emotional for retiring farmers
Dexter and Sharyn Nind have sold up to retire in Central Otago.
September red meat exports fall amid weaker global markets
Industry analysis shows overall exports for the month down 18 per cent on September 2022.
Farmer calls for tougher cat control after toxoplasmosis devastates sheep flock
“It’s a fairly soul-destroying job, day after day going around picking up dead lambs.”
Meat exporter pins its hopes on India while de-risking China trade
Alliance expects a National-led Government to get an FTA with India over the line.
Family farming with the times
“We all work really well together despite some interesting moments, like families tend to"
Costs squeezing farm profitability says Beef + Lamb NZ
Andrew Burtt says it is going to be another tough year for farmers.
Wool a winning ticket for Hunterville designer brand Honest Wolf
“It is such a premium product and the price doesn’t reflect that."
New season lambs appear at Stortford Lodge
More than 1400 mixed-sex, down-cross lambs came from Waikareao Farm, Te Aute.
Red meat leaders of the future wanted
MIA scholarships for tertiary students keen on a red meat sector career beyond farm gate.
‘Farmers v Tradies’ cricket match helps community connection
“It’s arguably the most highly anticipated game of cricket in Luggate’s calendar.”
Work-life balance the key to success for West Otago farmers
Nelson and Fiona Hancox are keeping positive in West Otago.
Successful farming career spanning four decades
Keeping positive and sustaining a good work-life balance has led Nelson and Fiona Hancox to grow a large-scale sheep and beef operation across three West Otago properties. Video / OTD
'Jolly good cause': Farming family donate 12,000 meals to Meat the Need
Liz and John McKerchar said donating was a really positive thing for their whole family.
Good demand for young Chatham lambs at Stortford Lodge
Simmental-cross and Angus cattle also sold well.
Beef and lamb profitability expected to hit 15-year low
'Some farmers are likely to not make a profit this coming season.'
Livestock report: Busy cattle sales in Otago
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson Livestock Manager Otago, John Duffy, says it's all go.
Stortford Lodge: Grass growth promotes stronger prices
Three-year-old steers were selling for up to $3.42 a kilogram.
NZ meat industry faces challenges as China clears inventory
While market conditions are tough, there's 'a glimmer of positivity' for the future.
Strong-wool champ encouraging farmers to ditch synthetic carpets
Tom O’Sullivan says strong-wool growers' situation is probably as bad as it had ever been.
Summer a busy time in shearing sheds
There are various humorous and playful moments in the photograph.
Prices in general ease at Stortford Lodge
Most of the offering of about 1100 head of Angus steers was of good quality.
Bremworth offers 10-year contracts for strong wool producers
Bremworth CEO says contracts would hopefully give generational security to sheep farmers.
Report shows impact of Govt policies on sheep and beef farmers
B+LNZ releases "Cumulative impact of Government policy on NZ sheep and beef farms" report.
Bidding ‘buoyant’ at Balclutha Spring Cattle Sale
There was a full clearance of about 720 cattle on offer at the sale.
Over 50 bulls nominated for across-breed Beef Progeny Test
It's the highest number since the across-breed progeny test was launched in 2020.
Final farming council meeting for Bryan Hocken
Bryan Hocken has retired from Beef and Lamb NZ Western North Island Farm Council.
Tough sell for lamb vendors at Stortford
News was not so good for lamb vendors at yesterday’s Stortford Lodge store sale.
Opinion: Why farmers should keep their heads held high
Opinion: It’s not surprising farmer confidence is at an all-time low right now.
Global cattle price split likely to sway beef exports: Rabobank
Global cattle price split between North America and Europe, and the rest of the world.