The CountrySouthland lambing fall contrasts with NZ riseFewer ewes mated, lower lambing percentage and fewer lambs fron hoggets behind fall.16 Dec 07:00 PM
The CountryStore lamb prices fall sharplyGrass demand runs up against supply of rain to produce sharp drop in store lamb price.14 Dec 03:00 AM
The CountryBig dry impacts livestock marketsMother Nature over-rides the livestock market positive factors14 Dec 02:00 AM
The CountryMore livestock coming into Hawke's Bay than usualDry weather in the North Island has lead to an increase in livestock coming into the Bay.13 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryBeef price sitting up on export volumesStrong NZ beef pricing largely due to lifts in volume and value of exports to China and US13 Dec 07:38 PM
The CountryFemale jersey judge to make history at Stratford showTaranaki All Jersey Feature Show marks 30 years with historical first of a female judge.13 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: Mycoplasma bovis not just a dairy problemRabobank's animal proteins analyst on the effect M bovis could have on beef farming13 Dec 02:39 AM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms forecasts record spendHigh volumes caused by dry conditions and high prices make their mark.11 Dec 07:41 PM
The CountrySheep farming family focused on top qualityCompetition convener said they had proven their genetics were "absolutely spot on".10 Dec 09:30 PM
The CountryNorthland livestock reportThe days are getting dry and the cattle market doesn't like it.10 Dec 09:20 PM
The CountryFrom Mediterranean to Maniototo farmJanine Smith and Simon Norwick traded life in the Mediterranean for farming in Maniototo10 Dec 08:09 PM
The CountryDry weather sends more good cattle to marketThe continuing dry conditions brought more good cattle onto the market.07 Dec 05:00 PM
The CountryHigher prices threaten lamb supplyReturn of China to the mutton market is having a noticeable effect, agent believes06 Dec 11:18 PM
The CountryRick's Beef: Happy with the weather at lastThe warmer temperatures are more like February, which has meant rampant grass growth.06 Dec 05:30 PM
The CountryBronze woolly wether park featureNew Zealand's greatest sheep will be immortalised in his own Shrek-themed park.06 Dec 12:26 AM
The CountryListen: James Cameron's criticism nothing newAndrew Hoggard talks to Rachel Smalley about film director's animal agriculture criticism.05 Dec 08:32 PM
The CountryJames Cameron takes aim at dairy and meatFilm-maker owns land in Wairarapa, where he has organic farming interests.05 Dec 03:39 AM
The Country$16,000 for ram delights North Otago veterinarianSelling a Southdown ram for $16,000 was somewhat of a "surreal experience'' for one vet.04 Dec 10:30 PM
The CountryFeilding Stock Sale prices ease on big entriesMany factors combined towards a large sheep yarding at yesterday's Feilding Prime Sale.04 Dec 04:00 PM
The CountrySouth Island wool sales erraticPrices were erratic at last week's South Island wool sale in Christchurch.03 Dec 08:30 PM
The CountryShed's reconstruction brings back memoriesThe recent reconstruction of a shearing stand is now on display at Tuapeka Vintage Club.03 Dec 06:30 PM
The CountryRecord lamb percentage this spring - BLNZLamb percentages hit a record this spring.30 Nov 09:12 PM
The CountryAt the yards: Stock prices holding upLevin Sale was small with most cattle and sheep heading to Feilding Sale30 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryListen: New Zealand should treat water as a precious resourceOne of New Zealand's leading sheep breeders believes we are being cavalier with water.30 Nov 01:36 AM
The CountryDual cup win makes Canterbury A&P show historyThe Gibson family celebrate history-making success at this month's Canterbury A&P Show.29 Nov 10:02 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge Sale: Short-term lambs still selling wellThe easing tone of the past three of four weeks continued in the store lamb market29 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryListen: Brent Irving on foreign ownership of New Zealand farmsRabobank's national manager for equity partnerships on the government's new directive.28 Nov 11:00 PM
BDBDThe CountrySFF hires Zespri's Simon Limmer as CEOSilver Fern Farms has tapped Zespri's Simon Limmer as its next chief executive.28 Nov 02:54 AM
The CountryWool bosses happy with performanceWools of New Zealand's chairman and CEO are satisfied with the company's performance.27 Nov 06:30 PM
The CountryFeilding Stock Sale: Ewe prices ease as numbers downYesterday's Feilding Prime Stock Sale was another Monday sale dominated by the sheep27 Nov 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: Outback with Allflex - Jock WhittleParaway Pastoral Company's Jock Whittle on running a massive Australian farming operation.27 Nov 02:03 AM
The CountryWeaner bulls in demand but conditions biteBuying power from Wairoa to Eketahuna attended the Dannevirke Weaner Bull sale26 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryMore business courses for rural women plannedBusiness development programmes in sheep and beef farming are expanding to new locations.23 Nov 02:22 AM
