The CountryBids firm at NZ Farmer's Livestock salePrices remain firm for quality stock, although not reaching the dizzy heights of last week26 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryWhistle blower accuses farmers of 'appalling' treatment of pregnant cowsThe harvest of foetal bovine serum is the latest in a string of animal welfare issues.25 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryFederated Farmers: Adding value to beef a complex taskRichard Morrison has researched NZ Beef next to Japans quality control standards.23 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Big yarding draws buyers from afarThe best store lambs sold right up to expectations at yesterday's sale at Stortford Lodge.22 Aug 04:00 PM
OpinionRachel StewartRachel Stewart: Animal cruelty – a storm is comingCOMMENT: If you're shocked now, your hair will soon curl.21 Aug 05:00 PM
Sheep and BeefAustralian trends show promising lift for merino wool in near futurePGG Wrightson's GM for wool Grant Edwards on some unconventional uses of wool.17 Aug 02:05 AM
The CountryWools in Schools comes to South Otago studentsSouth Otago students have had a crash course in what happens to wool in school.16 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryAt the yards: Sale light on numbers but firm on prices for all stockThe store market is very strong with plenty of demand at Levin and Rongotea.16 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Market for lambs remains robustGood in-lamb ewes soared to new heights at yesterday's Stortford Lodge store sale.16 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryCalving season has arrived in the South IslandCalving is in full swing for most southern farmers with the middle of August upon us.15 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryRabobank: Supply pressure on lamb pricesProcurement competition is expected to continue to put some upward pressure on lamb prices15 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryMid micron wool prices buoyant but coarse wool a different storyMid micron wool prices are expected to remain near current high levels over coming months.13 Aug 11:00 PM
The CountryCarrfields: Feeder calf prices stay high at salesNZ Farmers Livestock sale on Monday started with keen competition.13 Aug 01:03 AM
The CountryRomney sheep good producers, says West Otago farmer"We wouldn't be farming today if it wasn't for the Romneys," says a West Otago farmer.12 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryLamb prices rise above $8/kgSheepmeat prices soar sky high, as predicted by Whanganui livestock commentator.09 Aug 02:00 AM
The CountryThe story behind that video pitch to Virgin AustraliaFarmer pleased to see his video appeal to both urban and rural audiences.09 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryDannevirke calf sales hot, with M. bovis jitters absentOrganisers guard against cattle disease and it's business as usual08 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Bidders still keen despite rising sheep pricesSheep prices kept rising at yesterday's Stortford Lodge store sale.08 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Quality lambs draw record pricesA mild, dry month is lifting hopes of another great lambing season at Stortford Lodge.08 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryWatch: Kiwi farmers' clever video plea to Virgin AustraliaHinterland Foods releases video to tempt Virgin Australia to serve its meat in-flight.08 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountryBeef numbers increase in South, despite m. bovis fearsBeef numbers are up in the lower south, despite the outbreak of Mycoplasma bovis.07 Aug 08:00 PM
The CountryEarly season positive for feeder calves in Hawke's BayVery good prices at the start of the feeder calf sales season should hearten farmers.06 Aug 01:30 AM
The CountryGrowth of NZ's beef cattle herd continuesNew Zealand's beef cattle herd continues to grow, increasing 1.9% over the past year.05 Aug 08:44 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Best store lambs break $180 markAll classes of stock sold on a strong market at yesterday's Stortford Lodge store sale.01 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryWorking group 'last chance saloon' for wool industryWorking group to be formed following this month's Wool Summit held in Wellington.30 Jul 04:48 AM
The CountryListen: Overseas opportunities for NZ sheep meatAlliance Group director Don Morrison on his visit to the Middle East and the UK.30 Jul 03:00 AM
The CountrySheep awards take a breakBeef + Lamb reviews the structure of annual awards in the sheep industry25 Jul 08:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Competition results in ewe lambs selling wellOne very active buyer led to store lamb prices rising yesterday at Stortford Lodge.25 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: Lamb prices something to celebrateASB's Nathan Penny is excited about lamb and cautious about dairy in his mid-season report25 Jul 04:00 AM
Sheep and BeefListen: The challenges in the wool industryPGG Wrightson's GM for wool Grant Edwards takes a look at the market25 Jul 02:52 AM
The CountrySouth Island Butcher Apprentice of the Year respects the knifeOamaru's Justine Clark has learned how important it is to "respect'' the knife.24 Jul 12:30 AM
The CountryTe Awamutu Jersey Cattle Club hold the 'Oscows'Te Awamutu Jersey Cattle Club recently held its Oscows Production Awards.23 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryListen: Alternative proteins an opportunity, not a threatASB's Richard Hegan on the emergence of plant-based alternative proteins.23 Jul 02:30 AM
