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
BDBDThe CountryChina's appetite for NZ red meat growsRed meat sales in China in April jumped 62 per cent by value from the previous April.13 Jun 01:32 AM
The CountryTwo wool clip awards for farmer who 'keeps it simple'Earl and Bernadine Attfield won two trophies at Otago Merino Association awards.12 Jun 02:30 AM
The CountryPressure builds on cashmere industryConsumer pressure from animal rights activists results in retail ban of natural fibres.12 Jun 12:00 AM
The CountryNew Zealand cashmere part of growing industryDavid and Robyn Shaw believe their fibre rivals the finest grown in China or elsewhere.11 Jun 10:45 PM
The CountryAnimal rights groups says live cattle export ban wouldn't go far enough"The Govt must show compassion to animals and ban all live export of farmed animals."11 Jun 08:19 PM
The CountryAre live cattle exports a risk to NZ's image? Govt considers banAnimal welfare standards a "growing focus of consumers around the world".11 Jun 05:34 AM
The CountryNew dairy sheep breed the Southern Cross takes offNew hybrid breed, the Southern Cross recognised by NZ Sheepbreeders' Association.05 Jun 01:57 AM
The CountryLocharburn bull fetches top sales priceLocharburn Herefords achieved highest price in Southern bull sales so far this season.04 Jun 12:30 AM
The CountrySheep-meat prices expected to liftInternational demand for New Zealand lamb remained strong, says Rabobank's Blake Holgate.04 Jun 12:15 AM
The CountryHow do ewe tell one sheep from another?New sheep facial recognition could potentially remove the need for ear-tags.03 Jun 11:41 PM
ListenListen: Discoloured wools and China's marketPGG Wrightson's Grant Edwards on how China can affect NZ wool markets.30 May 08:00 PM
The CountryComment: Fashion, wool and hemp - a natural fitComment: Could we get any more hipster than a NZ grown hemp-wool combination?29 May 11:45 PM
PremiumPremiumThe CountryListen: The forestry debate - Trees vs sheep and cowsReplacing all our sheep & beef country with trees is "kind of ludicrous", says David Shaw.28 May 03:30 AM
The CountryOtago merino growers celebrate their bestOtago Merino Association's annual awards function held in Alexandra last week.27 May 10:15 PM
