The CountryHot, humid weather raises facial eczema riskFacial eczema spore counts are already at danger level for lambs in parts of Whanganui.01 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountrySheep breeders' shift south brings rapid rewardCouple enjoyed being part of the Hampshire breeder community in Te Anau.30 Jan 09:15 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Prices firm for cattle, smaller lambsCattle and lambs sold well at Stortford Lodge on the weekend.30 Jan 03:00 PM
The CountryExtra grazing slows start to meat seasonGood grass growth has dominated the season for central South Island meat processors.30 Jan 02:15 AM
The CountryFewer sheep on sale at Hawarden Ewe FairSheep numbers down, but there was still keen interest in bidding at Hawarden Ewe Fair.30 Jan 12:00 AM
The CountryBuyers get picky at national coloured sheep saleMany of the 30 animals on offer were passed on, to the dismay of vendors and auctioneers.29 Jan 11:50 PM
The CountryOpinion: How to future-proof the sheep and beef industryComment: We need to get people into training - especially for the sheep and beef industry.29 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryWool prices weaken further at South Island saleThe offering was largely dominated by crossbred wool.27 Jan 10:45 PM
The CountryNZ hijacks popular annual Australia Day campaignLamb ad proposes New Zealand become part of Australia, but it has taken a shock twist.25 Jan 04:34 AM
ListenListen: The future of wool based educationConcerns around future of tertiary and training institutions for potential wool farmers.25 Jan 01:22 AM
The CountryAt the yards: Solid prices at saleSale was again dominated by returning service bulls with solid prices across all breeds.25 Jan 12:32 AM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Quality lambs sought afterA small top-quality offering of lambs made good money at Wednesday's store sale.24 Jan 08:45 PM
The CountryMove to create 'voice' for wool industry workersIndustry working improve conditions and stem the flow of skilled workers heading overseas.22 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryPerendale top seller at Gore Ram SalePrice is thought to be close to a record for the breed.22 Jan 07:45 PM
The CountryNew lamb ad suggests Australia unites with New ZealandCheeky ad suggests the creation of "New Australialand."21 Jan 01:46 AM
The CountryRemarkable prices at Dannevirke saleBidding was rampant at the Dannevirke Dairy Beef sale.20 Jan 10:00 PM
The CountryHardy Perendales sheep of choice for Gore breederOne sheep breeder doesn't regret choosing Perendales for her farm.20 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryNow 5.6 sheep per person in NZRemember the days there were 22 sheep per New Zealander?17 Jan 06:40 PM
The CountryPlenty of grass encourages stock buyersFarmers around region making most of grass, pushing up prices at stock sales.16 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Big bench of buyers for top-quality yardingThe prospect of more rain has helped stock sales at Stortford Lodge.16 Jan 03:00 PM
The CountryCharollais sheep on the rise in NZCharollais sheep have found a place in the competitive New Zealand market.15 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryColoured sheep sale will go ahead 'rain, hail, or shine'Bad weather won't stop the Black and Coloured Sheep Breeders' Association national sale.15 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryWhy we built a gym on our farmFully equipped professional gym for 37 clients runs on Otaitai sheep and beef farm.15 Jan 09:45 PM
The CountryCanterbury farmers: Sheep industry 'on a high'Canterbury farmers have claimed the sheep industry is 'on a high'.15 Jan 05:30 PM
The CountryPositive tone to first South Island wool sale of yearBuyers were keen to fill orders and new season's lambs wool was especially sought-after.13 Jan 08:34 PM
The CountryRare and exotic sheep on show at WimbledomExotic sheep types will be on show in Wimbledon.13 Jan 08:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Store lambs in demandStore lamb prices showed no signs of easing at yesterday's Stortford Lodge sale.09 Jan 09:00 PM
The CountryLast weaner bull sale of year 'a boomer'Favourable weather and good grass spurred buyers at weaner calf sale.19 Dec 05:41 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Prices still strongPrices remained strong for the last store sale of the year at Stortford Lodge yesterday.19 Dec 04:30 PM
The CountryAlliance chairman queries Govt's forest subsidy stanceConcern forest-planting subsidies come at expense of sheep and beef farming.18 Dec 07:29 PM
The CountryWhy it's a good time to be a sheep farmerSheep meat remains at the front of what is overall a very upbeat red meat outlook.16 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryStrong dairy beef sale at DannevirkeEarly summer weather meant prices soared at the Dannevirke Dairy Beef sale.16 Dec 06:00 PM