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
The CountryTop bull bought for $13,600 at Clinton's Delmont Angus saleThe auction was the first in the country to be livestreamed on the Bidr platform.01 Jun 10:15 PM
The CountryThe eye of the baa-holder: Sheep eyes windows to their stressed out soulsKiwi research has found the temperature of a sheep's eye is linked to its stress level.29 May 06:30 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Store lamb prices hold, cattle grimCattle prices 50c/kg to 60c/kg below where they would usually be at this time of year.27 May 11:00 PM
The CountryNZ beef export receipts expected to pass $4b this seasonNew Zealand's exports of red meat staying "remarkably resilient", despite Covid-19.26 May 01:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryLivestock farm profits face 20pct hit this seasonThe dual impact of the drought and Covid-19 is hurting the industry.25 May 11:34 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryPressure on meat companies to return huge wage subsidyThe meat industry's going gangbusters but claims mammoth wage subsidy.18 May 06:00 PM
The CountryIsolation goes with the territory for high country farmersAdjusting to the isolation of Covid-19 restrictions was no problem for the McRae family.13 May 04:30 AM
The CountryRunning high country farm easier without trampers, climbers, walkers, touristsLockdown meant fewer visitors to sheep and beef farm stationed next to a national park.12 May 11:00 PM
The CountryTime to rebuild meat industryDuring level 4 there were many public accolades bestowed on workers in our industry.12 May 06:00 PM
The CountryChina bans Aussie meat imports as Covid-19 tensions riseCanberra and Beijing have become increasingly embroiled in a bitter row.12 May 04:04 AM
The CountryRed meat exports top $1 billion in MarchOverall exports to China were down for March but increased for all other major markets.05 May 11:30 PM
The CountryMeat workers 'more than happy' to be tested for Covid-19More than 50 WellSouth staff took 400 testing kits to the Alliance Lorneville last week.05 May 03:30 AM
The CountryNew role all about 'championing the cause of wool'New chair of National Council of NZ Wool Interests ready to champion the cause.29 Apr 11:00 PM
The CountryShould meat companies be taking wage subsidies?Alliance, SFF respond to Cameron Bagrie's claim meat companies shouldn't take subsidy.22 Apr 05:00 AM
The CountryDavid Surveyor on why Alliance closed for EasterThe Country has a special two-part interview with Alliance Group CEO David Surveyor.22 Apr 01:30 AM
The CountryThe charity connecting farmers and food banksThe first initiative being rolled out is providing 500g packets of mince to food banks.20 Apr 12:33 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryConcerns mount about taxpayer-funded wage subsidy honeypotAnger in meat sector over Covid-19 wage subsidy payments to big operators.19 Apr 05:00 PM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms posts $70.7m net profitHeightened exports reflected the impact of African swine fever on Chinese pork supply.16 Apr 12:30 AM
The CountryOnline stock sales rocket to fill crisis needWhat's is the future of the stock sales at Stortford Lodge?14 Apr 12:00 AM
The CountryWorkers give up Easter break to clear logjam at meat plantsDrought and Covid-19 create a backlog of stock in waiting yards at meat plants.13 Apr 09:45 PM
The CountryAlliance trims staff levels for distancing"Important to note this is not a lay-off," Alliance Group standing down some meat workers.07 Apr 10:03 PM
The CountryShearing services will continue under the lockdownFarming and shearing are both on MPI's list of essential services.03 Apr 04:00 AM
The CountryWorker safety top priority for meat industry"Everyone's primary focus is on their people at the moment", says SFF CEO Simon Limmer.02 Apr 01:10 AM
The CountryNZ red meat exports reach $921 million in FebruaryMIA figures show value largely unchanged from a year ago despite Covid-19.01 Apr 08:00 PM
The CountryCovid 19 coronavirus: Meat plant workers express safety concerns"They're still working shoulder-to-shoulder. There's no masks or anything in sight."30 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryFieldays client gift quirk takes measure of virusGreenlea's intended Fieldays gift to customers not entirely wasted?29 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryCovid 19 coronavirus: The issues facing the meat industry"If we can't guarantee their safety we won't keep operating - that's the simple reality."27 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryCovid-19 coronavirus: Meatworks staff tell of safety fearsStaff say they feel like "cannon fodder" as they continue to work amid Covid-19 outbreak.26 Mar 09:53 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryThree more sheep stolen and slaughtered on paddockA Dargaville man frustrated at ongoing theft of his sheep has given up grazing them.22 Mar 05:00 PM
The CountryNZ meat businesses urged to take part in gender equality studyThe study will identify strategies for making the meat sector more inclusive.17 Mar 09:15 PM
