The CountryStill pushing the wonders of wool after 60 years in industryBruce Abbott is retiring soon, but will keep his had in the wool industry.24 Nov 02:45 AM
The CountryCorriedale sheep ideal for difficult timesCorriedale sheep holding its own in a challenging market, says NZ Corriedale Council pres.23 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryKiwi scientists to explore benefits of pasture-raised beef and lambApproximately 100 people will be monitored in two ground-breaking clinical studies.18 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryPuppy love: Interest in dogs led Martha to farmingFrom a very young age, Martha Broughton (22) had a nurturing attitude towards animals.15 Nov 11:15 PM
The CountryShepherd's focus changes from flocks to frocksShepherd Bayley Coates is the new Show Queen convener for South Otago A&P Show.10 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountrySheep and breeders flock to Amberley A and P ShowSheep were transported from as far south as Oamaru and as far north as Blenheim.03 Nov 08:45 PM
The CountryWhat makes high-performing farmers tickGroup of farmers asked to identify the main drivers of their performance.02 Nov 10:15 PM
The CountryAlliance weathers the year's many challengesIt had been a year "quite out of the box" Alliance chief executive David Surveyor said.01 Nov 09:15 PM
The CountryHelping the meat industry nurture female talentAshley Gray wants to boost the number of women in the meat industry.26 Oct 09:35 PM
The CountrySouth Island sale: Prices up for quality woolThere were significant lifts and clearances for all wool types.26 Oct 08:39 PM
The CountryNZ Merino setting up for $10m boostNZ Merino listed on Unlisted Securities Exchange and preparing for capital-raising.19 Oct 09:45 PM
The Country'Gizzy Shrek' shorn - produces record-breaking fleecePrize-winning sheep will now live out the rest of his days on his farm.18 Oct 07:49 PM
The CountryBales4Blair fundraiser for Southland Charity HospitalFundraiser encourages Southern farmers to donate bales of wool to support hospital.12 Oct 07:41 PM
The CountryNZ sheep and beef farms close to being carbon neutralKiwi sheep and beef farms already offsetting the majority of agricultural emissions.09 Oct 12:30 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryCavalier Corp's $24m sale and leaseback remains on track - CEOSale of Auckland building still to settle but expected soon.08 Oct 04:35 AM
Sheep and BeefTaking the good with the bad on the farmAlthough meat prices are firm, there are still some complaints down on the farm.07 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryNZ dairy, meat and log prices hold their groundNew Zealand's key commodities are holding up despite Covid-19.07 Oct 05:00 AM
The Country'You get a real buzz out of it': Sheep farmer using own woolEric Laurenson is using wool carpeting at home to highlight the uses of NZ-grown wool.06 Oct 10:19 PM
The CountryPicture of Southland snow costs yet to emergeToo early to tell how many lambs have died as snow only just clearing.04 Oct 09:28 PM
The CountrySheep numbers drop: National flock down 2.3 per centNZ sheep numbers at 26.21 million - a far cry from 57.85 million recorded in 1990.02 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryFreshwater rules take toll on southern farmer confidenceB+LNZ survey shows sheep and beef farmers experienced worst fall in confidence.30 Sep 10:09 PM
The CountryLamb quins a special delivery for first-year lifestyle farmersAll five - two rams and three ewes - were standing and drinking within an hour.29 Sep 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWage subsidy court plaintiff eyes Alliance annual resultAlliance meat company posts its annual results in November.24 Sep 05:33 AM
Sheep and BeefStortford Lodge: Outside support fuels strong demandPlenty of outside support and quality stock ensured strong demand at yesterday's sale.23 Sep 07:00 PM
The CountryPlanning, pragmatism ease the way for Otago farmerPlanning ahead key to getting through dry period, says James Paterson.23 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryKiwi farmers identify pros and cons of conservationSheep & beef farmers see huge benefits, and key barriers, to native biodiversity on-farm.22 Sep 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFood processors hit by big jump in insurance premiums from flammable panelsThe Kiwifruit industry is spending millions of dollars on fire prevention measures.21 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryFamily shares the shearingColin "Mouse" O'Neill set up his own shearing company to provide a future for his family.21 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountrySpotted quintuplet lambs surprise Palmerston farmerWhile it depended on the breed of sheep, quintuplets were "pretty rare".15 Sep 11:45 PM
The CountryDemand for Merino wool drops 40 per centDemand for Merino wool has taken a hit.09 Sep 02:35 AM
The CountryPlea to lock up dogs at night after lambs killedMaheno farmer Doug Brown lost a dozen lambs to dog attacks.06 Sep 09:19 PM
The Country'Outside-in thinking' needed says Strong Wool Action GroupStrong Wool Action Group formed to carry out recommendations of July industry report.02 Sep 04:36 AM
The CountryRegenerative agriculture research gets funding boost from MPIResearch to focus on consumers, industry and experts in red meat and wine export markets.01 Sep 10:50 PM
The CountryTwo big reasons ram sold for $729,000It's easy to see why a trio of breeders paid a record-breaking price for this ram.31 Aug 05:06 AM
