Sheep and beef farmers' move to carbon farming 'a lifestyle' decision
“Given how tough farming is [now] I don’t think you can blame people for diversifying."
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Annual industry survey made up of farmers, beef breeders and rural professionals.
B+LNZ roadshow to discuss farmers' concerns
Group chair Kate Acland said B+LNZ wanted to listen to what farmers were saying.
ANZCO Foods reports $147m profit
One of NZ's largest meat exporters nearly doubles profit due to strong global demand.
Livestock report: Calf selling season going well
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Maniototo farmers finish lamb and beef for high-value markets
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Red meat exports fall, but China numbers recovering
Exports in March dropped four per cent to $1.1 billion, from this time last year.
Farmers flock to the South Island's last big sale for the season
Over 17,000 sheep were on offer at the Waipiata Saleyards.
Two SFF directors retire after maximum term reached
There is a new look around the board table of Silver Fern Farms (SFF) Cooperative Ltd.
B+LNZ ETS report shows NZ ‘at odds with rest of world’
NZ and Kazakhstan the only countries allowing 100pc offsetting in their carbon pricing.
New system for wintering at Awatere Station
Awatere Station returns to using an all-grass wintering system.
Wool report: Cyclone Gabrielle challenges continue
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson GM for wool Grant Edwards takes a look at the market.
'Hell of a crowd': Solid buying at Upper Clutha On-Farm Calf Sale
About 1600 cattle were on sale at the annual Upper Clutha On-Farm Calf sale last week.
B+LNZ wants changes to on-farm emissions plan
B+LNZ wants robust emissions measuring and reporting system before farmers pay.
Livestock report: Rainfall keeps the markets strong
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's monthly look at the livestock market.
NZ's red meat exports drop in February
Exports to most of New Zealand’s top 10 markets decreased.
Silver Fern Farms lifts profit by 82%
Biggest changes in 75 years vindicated, Silver Fern says.
Wool report: Is the market improving?
Sponsored content: PGG's Grant Edwards takes his monthly look at the market.
Vote of no confidence in B+LNZ board to be made
Gore farmer Hugh Gardyne says board’s “patronage” of Labour Government unprecedented.
Opinion: A rare sheep breed with unusual characteristics
Opinion: Other breeds are either white or coloured, but a Gotland is always coloured.
Geoffrey Young is B+LNZ’s new southern South Island director
B+LNZ chair Andrew Morrison lost directorship in the election.
Livestock report: Strong long-term outlook for velvet
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Tony Cochrane on the venison and velvet market.
Kiwis urged to support NZ sheep and beef farmers in new campaign
B+LNZ and 50 Shades of Green team up to raise awareness about Govt policies.
Meat processing sector steps up to support cyclone-affected rural communities
Meat processing companies provide significant cash and product donations.
Cut-off Hawke’s Bay farmers set up alternative system to shift stock
Farmers trying to find three-axel trailer to load with stock crates and tow through water.
Wool report: Cyclone Gabrielle and China affecting the market
Sponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Wool monthly look at the rural market.
Salmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North Island
Leptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.
Livestock report: Assessing the damage after recent floods
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Sth Auckland livestock manager looks at the market.
Application to build Banks Peninsula cattle barns to be publicly notified
Farm company Wongan Hills keen to build four large indoor cattle barns on Banks Peninsula.
Why pressure could be coming on NZ’s record high meat export prices
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Livestock report: Times are changing for Romneys
Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson genetics rep Simon Eddington takes a look at the market.
Sheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central Otago
Neighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.
Farmer trials summer salads for hill country cattle
Phil Weir studied mixed-species, single-graze forage crops that filled the feed gap.