The Country48 jobs on the line as Silver Fern Farms confirms closure of plantSFF confirms it will close its pelt processing plant near Ashburton, affecting 48 staff.02 Sep 12:45 AM
ListenWool Report: Trade tariffs and tough timesPGG Wrightson's GM for Wool Grant Edwards on how the US/China trade war affects wool.30 Aug 02:59 AM
The CountryDemand for sheep milk prompts offerMaui Milk looking for more sheep milk suppliers.28 Aug 09:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryCavalier and NZ Merino Company in strategic collaborationCavalier looks to cash in on a growing consumer trend toward natural fibres.23 Aug 01:06 AM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryUgly duckling of lamb tripletsLamb born in Rotorua without wool described as rare.22 Aug 11:03 PM
The CountryThe steaks are high: Which beef is best?This breed is hitting targets quicker than others for both growth and eating quality.21 Aug 09:00 PM
The CountryAlliance Group invests $1.2 million in Smithfield plantAlliance says changes at Smithfield plant will boost processing efficiency by 20 per cent.15 Aug 03:00 AM
The CountryFewer lambs expected in Canterbury this spring''Unless we get an exceptional spring we will see a lower number of lambs.''13 Aug 11:45 PM
The CountryJet boats and glamping diversify Hurunui farm"It was ideal for me to set up a business which complements the farm".08 Aug 11:30 PM
The CountryThis sire is worth $31k. No bullOwners say it was the top price for a terminal breed bull sold in New Zealand this year.30 Jul 10:15 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryFran O'Sullivan: Four choice cuts from red meat talksSome key takeouts from the Christchurch conference.30 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryThe new AllianceThe leading meat exporter Alliance Group is making inroads into the food services sector.30 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryThe best corned beef recipe you'll ever tryComment: Is there a cut of meat more polarising than corned silverside?30 Jul 03:45 AM
The CountryIs meat's bad reputation based on bad science?Meat's more than a beef patty, it's part of our cultural heritage & centre of our humanity29 Jul 08:15 PM
The CountryValue of annual red meat exports up by 8 per centChina overtakes US as New Zealand's largest beef market.28 Jul 09:30 PM
ListenWool season wrap up - 'A game of two types'Grant Edwards says the cross breed scene still has a long way to go.26 Jul 01:00 AM
The CountryKiwi merino lamb product sold by UK online retailerSilere Alpine Origin Merino lamb a joint venture between Alliance Group and NZ Merino Co.23 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryWool odour could protect sheep from flystrikeThe discovery could help breeders develop fly-resistant flocks of sheep.22 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryEntrepreneur's woolly thinking leads to better bandageLucas Smith is on a mission to heal wounds and ''heal the planet'' with wool bandages.18 Jul 01:00 AM
The Country'Bite size' learning a game changer for shearing industryShorter training time frames catered well to the transient nature of the industry.17 Jul 11:00 PM
The CountryFarm input inflation twice CPIMost significant price increases were for shearing, fertiliser, lime and seeds, and rates.14 Jul 08:05 PM
The CountryTaihape farmers judged top ewe hogget breedersBrian and Anna Coogan take top award in national ewe hogget competition11 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountrySouthland farmers find perfect match with First Light wagyu beefSouthland farmers Mike and Kirsty Bodle found point of difference with First Light.08 Jul 12:15 AM
The CountryProtein competition on rise in China - RabobankChina attempting to replace lost pork production due to African Swine Fever.08 Jul 12:00 AM
The CountryMission: Impossible? - the challenge for NZ meat producersNew Zealand remains one of the globe's most efficient producers of animal protein.03 Jul 10:08 AM
The CountryB+LNZ looking into impact of forestry conversionsConcerns mounting over increase in sales of sheep and beef farms into forestry.02 Jul 10:45 PM
ListenListen: A challenging season for woolPGG Wrightson's wool procurement manager Rob Cochrane takes a look at the market.28 Jun 12:45 AM
The CountryLamb prices strong at LornevilleThis season's prices for store and works lambs continued to be some of the highest.26 Jun 12:07 AM
The CountryWool insulation for Pāmu's South Island farm housesFirst wool insulation fitted to three farm houses on Pāmu's Waimakariri farm this month.25 Jun 12:15 AM
The CountryPassion for Herefords comes from working at studLisa Bonenkamp wants to represent NZ at next year's Young Breeders Competition.24 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryAgent's ram price still highest everNeil McCrostie sold Romney ram for $45,000 in 1992 - a world record price to this day.24 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryM. bovis: Movement restrictions more on beef farmsMore beef than dairy farms placed under movement controls in recent weeks.20 Jun 10:00 PM
The CountryBrazil beef trip an eye-openerThe beef summit coincided with the launch of B+LNZ's new Taste Pure Nature campaign.18 Jun 09:07 PM
The CountryAlliance's Lorneville plant should be up and running by OctoberThe new facility would provide employment opportunities for 40 people.18 Jun 12:30 AM
