Sheep and BeefLivestock report: Calf selling season going wellSponsored content: Cattle are the flavour of the month, PGGW livestock manager says.11 May 12:00 AM
The CountryManiototo farmers finish lamb and beef for high-value marketsJanet and Phil Smith had a field day to showcase the evolution of their farm system.10 May 05:01 PM
The CountryRed meat exports fall, but China numbers recoveringExports in March dropped four per cent to $1.1 billion, from this time last year.10 May 03:26 AM
The CountryFarmers flock to the South Island's last big sale for the seasonOver 17,000 sheep were on offer at the Waipiata Saleyards.09 May 11:33 PM
The CountryTwo SFF directors retire after maximum term reachedThere is a new look around the board table of Silver Fern Farms (SFF) Cooperative Ltd.09 May 05:01 PM
The CountryB+LNZ ETS report shows NZ ‘at odds with rest of world’NZ and Kazakhstan the only countries allowing 100pc offsetting in their carbon pricing.05 May 01:40 AM
The CountryNew system for wintering at Awatere StationAwatere Station returns to using an all-grass wintering system.03 May 02:30 AM
Sheep and BeefWool report: Cyclone Gabrielle challenges continueSponsored content: PGG Wrightson GM for wool Grant Edwards takes a look at the market.28 Apr 12:30 AM
The Country'Hell of a crowd': Solid buying at Upper Clutha On-Farm Calf SaleAbout 1600 cattle were on sale at the annual Upper Clutha On-Farm Calf sale last week.26 Apr 05:06 PM
The CountryB+LNZ wants changes to on-farm emissions planB+LNZ wants robust emissions measuring and reporting system before farmers pay.18 Apr 03:41 AM
Sheep and BeefLivestock report: Rainfall keeps the markets strongSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's monthly look at the livestock market.13 Apr 03:33 AM
The CountryNZ's red meat exports drop in FebruaryExports to most of New Zealand’s top 10 markets decreased.03 Apr 03:42 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySilver Fern Farms lifts profit by 82%Biggest changes in 75 years vindicated, Silver Fern says.31 Mar 01:00 AM
Sheep and BeefWool report: Is the market improving?Sponsored content: PGG's Grant Edwards takes his monthly look at the market.30 Mar 11:30 PM
The CountryVote of no confidence in B+LNZ board to be madeGore farmer Hugh Gardyne says board’s “patronage” of Labour Government unprecedented.27 Mar 09:13 PM
The CountryOpinion: A rare sheep breed with unusual characteristicsOpinion: Other breeds are either white or coloured, but a Gotland is always coloured.25 Mar 03:59 PM
The CountryGeoffrey Young is B+LNZ’s new southern South Island directorB+LNZ chair Andrew Morrison lost directorship in the election.24 Mar 01:14 AM
Sheep and BeefLivestock report: Strong long-term outlook for velvetSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Tony Cochrane on the venison and velvet market.09 Mar 12:25 AM
The CountryKiwis urged to support NZ sheep and beef farmers in new campaignB+LNZ and 50 Shades of Green team up to raise awareness about Govt policies.08 Mar 12:32 AM
The CountryMeat processing sector steps up to support cyclone-affected rural communitiesMeat processing companies provide significant cash and product donations.07 Mar 10:22 PM
The CountryCut-off Hawke’s Bay farmers set up alternative system to shift stockFarmers trying to find three-axel trailer to load with stock crates and tow through water.06 Mar 08:27 PM
Sheep and BeefWool report: Cyclone Gabrielle and China affecting the marketSponsored content: GM of PGG Wrightson Wool monthly look at the rural market.26 Feb 11:00 PM
The CountrySalmonella and leptospirosis showing on the east coast of the North IslandLeptospirosis lives in water and spikes of the disease are often seen after flood events.24 Feb 05:12 AM
Sheep and BeefLivestock report: Assessing the damage after recent floodsSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Sth Auckland livestock manager looks at the market.07 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryApplication to build Banks Peninsula cattle barns to be publicly notifiedFarm company Wongan Hills keen to build four large indoor cattle barns on Banks Peninsula.30 Jan 10:43 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWhy pressure could be coming on NZ’s record high meat export pricesFreight handlers note decrease in export inquiry as empty container log jam builds.19 Jan 04:18 AM
Sheep and BeefLivestock report: Times are changing for RomneysSponsored content: PGG Wrightson genetics rep Simon Eddington takes a look at the market.17 Jan 12:30 AM
The CountrySheltering sheep killed by lightning in Central OtagoNeighbour walking her dog discovers grisly fate of a dozen ewes and lambs.16 Jan 05:42 PM
The CountryFarmer trials summer salads for hill country cattlePhil Weir studied mixed-species, single-graze forage crops that filled the feed gap.04 Jan 04:05 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryLeading the way for a wool industry revivalThey want wool in the minds of climate-savvy buyers, and in the homes the Government owns.22 Dec 07:44 PM
Sheep and BeefWool report: A wrap up of 2022Sponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Grant Edwards takes a final look at market for 2023.16 Dec 12:30 AM
The Country‘Quite frightening’ drop in wool prices has farmers worriedSlowing international wool demand means farmers are getting lower prices for their clip.13 Dec 07:49 PM
The CountryWhy Amanda Dorset has gone fully woollyDorset "sick to death" of filling woollen products with petrochemical-based synthetics.10 Dec 04:00 PM
Sheep and BeefLivestock report: The highs and lows of wet weatherSponsored content: PGG Wrightson's Kevin "Morty" Mortensen takes a look at the market.08 Dec 12:00 AM
