The CountryStortford Lodge: Prices lift on back of improved qualitySmaller yarding and good quality meant store lamb prices rose $10 or more.01 Jul 08:30 PM
The CountryProceeds from sale of bull given to bereaved familyThe bull, nicknamed "Gav", fetched a healthy $10,500 for the Dowling family.30 Jun 11:15 PM
The CountryRock bottom crossbred wool prices pose dilemma for farmersSome farmers are receiving less than a dollar a kilogram for their wool.30 Jun 11:10 PM
The CountryMeat the Need: North Otago farmers donate to charityKate Faulks is among the first in NZ to contribute to a new meat donation service.30 Jun 10:45 PM
The CountryHow Covid 19 has created red meat opportunities"Window of opportunity" for New Zealand to capitalise on,28 Jun 08:08 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountrySilver Fern plants find new production horsepowerSilver Fern Farms in good stead for the remainder of the year and into the future.25 Jun 04:58 PM
The CountryAfrican swine fever continues to benefit NZ red meat sectorASF expected to tighten global pork supply in 2020 says Rabobank's Blake Holgate.25 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Store lambs sold on a strong marketThe yarding of about 10,000 was smaller than last week's 15,000.24 Jun 08:30 PM
The CountryNZ sheep industry may be first to hit carbon zero markTechnology developed to measure oxygen, carbon dioxide and methane emitted from sheep.24 Jun 01:30 AM
The CountryWool classer receives merit awardWool has always been part of Anne-Marie Parcell's life.23 Jun 10:50 PM
The CountryFunding for wool-based PPE masksLincoln Agritech receives $290,000 in government funding to create wool-based PPE masks.22 Jun 10:45 PM
The CountryDry ewes enliven prime sheep marketEntry of scanned but empty prime ewes into the Dannevirke sale increased the interest.21 Jun 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGovt may act on too many farm-forestry conversionsIncreased forestry is a key government policy.18 Jun 04:05 AM
The Country'Planting a tree doesn't make carbon emissions go away' - Beef + LambB+LNZ says rural communities hard hit if more farmland is turned over to planting trees.17 Jun 11:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryWinter grazing campaign launchedFarmers encouraged to take proactive approach when preserving soil and water resources.17 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryPerson injured after ammonia leak at Silver Fern Farms in TakapauPerson injured after following ammonia leak at Silver Fern Farms site in Takapau.16 Jun 03:42 AM
The CountrySheep prices stable at Dannevirke saleThe status quo for sheep prices was the story of the Dannevirke Sheep Sale June 11.15 Jun 11:03 PM
BDBDThe CountryRed meat sector's election wish listThe red meat sector is concerned about the conversion of farmland to forestry.15 Jun 10:42 PM
The CountrySmart collar a 'game-changer' for sheep breedingSmart Shepherd measures the maternal performance of livestock.15 Jun 08:55 PM
The CountryDandeleith Angus has top price of $13,500Anui Stud Livestock hosted its third on-farm auction of its Dandeleith Angus bulls.15 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryTough road ahead for wool: ReportShearing costs up but strong wool prices down.14 Jun 09:09 PM
The CountryStortford saleyards spring back to lifeCovid-19 lockdown eased to level 2, meaning life could return to something like normal.12 Jun 06:00 PM
The CountryJersey beef a popular and profitable option - Jersey AdvantageJersey beef is gaining popularity as consumers increasingly seek out yellow-fat beef.12 Jun 05:30 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Big lamb yarding draws strong pricesA yarding of more than 13,000 lambs sold on a hot market at Stortford Lodge on Wednesday.11 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmer loses $5000 worth of sheep in dog attackFarmer whose sheep were ravaged by a dog last year is again having stock hassled by dogs.11 Jun 09:23 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryGrass key to top cattle, say awards winnersJeff Martin & Helen Linssen are keen learners but also have a few tricks up their sleeves.10 Jun 11:00 PM
The CountryFarmers back in their comfort zoneLivestock prices set at the saleyards are accepted as genuine market price by farmers.10 Jun 05:00 PM
The CountryHow NZ's red meat market has fared in the face of Covid 19Red meat market had experienced "huge volatility" due to Covid-19 says Rabobank.10 Jun 03:00 AM
The CountryFarmer group aims for 150 per cent lambingThe Hogget 150 group has nine farmer members from throughout the southern region.09 Jun 11:28 PM
The CountryDannevirke sale: Strong prices for prime and store sheepDannevirke's weekly store and prime lamb sale on May 28 started with high expectations.03 Jun 10:23 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Rain too late to raise hopes - or pricesStore cattle prices remained mostly dismal despite the weekend's rain.03 Jun 10:15 PM
The CountryHuge demand for face masks featuring NZ woolHuge surge in demand for Lanaco's protective face masks since Covid-19 outbreak.02 Jun 03:49 AM
The CountryQueen's Birthday Honours: Cattle breeder Bruce McKenzieWairarapa beef breeder Bruce McKenzie awarded Companion of the NZ Order of Merit.02 Jun 01:30 AM
The CountryRed meat exports holding despite Covid-19 disruptionMIA analysis shows April exports were largely unchanged from same time last year.02 Jun 12:28 AM
