The CountryMerino wool fetching strong pricesMerino wool is fetching prices at auction not seen since the late 1980s and early 1990s.03 Sep 12:31 AM
OpinionScottie Chapman: Why sheep could be saviour of farming industryCOMMENT: New Zealand's economic prosperity was literally built off the sheep's back.02 Sep 05:00 PM
The CountryCarrfields Livestock sale bucks trendNew Zealand Farmer's livestock had a very good sale of just over 100 calves on Thursday.02 Sep 04:00 PM
ListenListen: The effect of the US market on beefBlake Holgate reviews Rabobank's latest Beef Quarterly Report.30 Aug 02:15 AM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Best ewe lambs continue to sell wellStortford Lodge had some quality lambs this week.29 Aug 04:00 PM
The CountryBeef feedlots in NZ – Expert Q&AExperts give opinion on beef feedlots which have come under fire from animal activists.29 Aug 04:00 AM
The CountrySheep gene data access sharpened by Beef + Lamb NZ GeneticsTwo new projects to help sheep farmers make better breeding decisions will be launched.29 Aug 12:00 AM
The CountryMy global quest for the perfect steakCanadian food writer Mark Schatzker has been searching for "the missing flavour of beef."28 Aug 02:15 AM
The CountryHuggable shaggy cattle 'fascinating' pets"Huggable" horned cows are like dogs, owner says.27 Aug 10:30 PM
The CountryDannevirke calf-sale prices tipped to bounce backRearers happy with their bargain-priced "liquorice allsorts"26 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryBeef + Lamb NZ showcase Generation NextEach year, 20 participants from the meat sector are selected to be part of Generation Next26 Aug 05:30 PM
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
