Champion breeder fleeces the competition
North Canterbury farmer Jim Sidey back in the winner's circle at NZ Ag Show.
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Sheep-burping project given wheels
Project to breed sheep that naturally produce less methane being rolled-out to farms.
Weaner bull prices steady at Dannevirke - Pahiatua sale
The Dannevirke / Paihiatua markets showed consistent good sales this month.
Is this the longest sheep drive in NZ?
Was the more spectacular sight on the Lindis Pass yesterday the weather or the wethers?
Comment: Brexit plan will hurt NZ meat exports
Brexit proposals will hurt New Zealand meat exports to Europe.
Stortford Lodge: Best store lambs fetch good prices
The best store lambs sold well at Stortford Lodge.
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Large farms and rural residents with unwormed dogs fuel problem.
South Otago breeder takes a different line
A couple of South Otago farmers breed a very particular type of herd.
Taking stock: Roger Keach's life keeping an eye on quality
Honesty, integrity, trust, passion, most important qualities for a successful stock agent.
Listen: Live stock auctions and international research
PGG Wrightson's GM for Wool Grant Edwards on live auctions at NZ Agricultural Show.
First cattle fetching sound prices at Dannevirke Cattle Fair
It was pretty much a sea of black at the first Dannevirke Cattle Fair of the season.
Emotional cost after 13 sheep killed in dog attack
"I don't think a lot of town people realise what their dog is capable of."
RMPP Action group offers food for thought to Hawke's Bay farmers
Feed-budgeting courses and advise put RMPP Action Group members on the same page.
Beef + Lamb NZ: Wean early in case of drought
B+LNZ give options for farmers to cope with the threat of feed shortages
Stortford Lodge Sale: Buyers from far afield
Cattle continued to sell well at yesterday's Stortford Lodge store sale.
'Bump in road' to overcome for WoolOn Creative Fashion
An emergency meeting about Otago's WoolOn Creative Fashion Event is nothing of concern.
Calf sale to encourage youth to get involved in Stratford
Stratford Next Generation Sale will be held to encourage more youth into cattle handling.
Barbecue woes: Lamb and sausage prices on the rise
Prices of a few favourite barbecue items have risen sharply in the lead up to the holiday.
Blade shearing still cutting a swathe 150 years on
A shearing milestone has been marked in Waipukurau. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Solid start to the season's sheep stock sales in Dannevirke
There was a good yarding of ewes at the recent Dannevirke Sheep Sale.
First of bull sales in Dannevirke
Close to 700 weaner bulls have gone under the hammer in Dannevirke.
Farmers sign on to wool injury prevention programme
Online injury prevention programme Tahi Ngātahi to be launched at NZ Agricultural Show.
Rain needed to push price of weaners up to last year's levels
It was a buyer's day at the first Dannevirke/Pahiatua weaner sale of the season.
Ewe shortages put dent in sale prices
Ewe sales were low this October, but prices are set to rise again.
Stortford Lodge: Buyers worry about lack of rain
Markets were sluggish at Stortford Lodge yesterday.
It's time to beef up NZ's meat industry
Comment: The challenge for the meat industry is whether they are prepared to listen.
Finer points of fine wool explained at Armidale
A judging competition at Armidale recently preceded New Zealand Agricultural Show.
Federated Farmers: 'Plenty of lambs' expected to be born this season
Lambing is off to a great start in the central South Island high country.
Stortford Lodge: Buyers were busy at recent stock sale
A big contingent of outside buyers kept prices up at Stortford Lodge store sale.
Central Otago family recognised for excellence of their wool
The Jones family, from Matarae Station, have been recognised for the hard work in merino.
Focus on beef consumer, animal protein demand
Consumer-driven markets a focus for red meat and protein markets.
Red meat sector welcomes CPTPP ratification
CPTPP expected to save the sector approximately $63 million in tariffs.