The CountryListen: How the Big Dry is affecting the meat industrySilver Fern Farms Chairman Rob Hewett on how the hot weather is affecting throughput.23 Jan 01:33 AM
BDBDThe Country$45m dryer for booming sheep milk industryThe existing dryer processes about 900,000 litres of sheep milk each year22 Jan 07:10 AM
The CountryBeef + Lamb: Exports drive red meat prices upRed meat export receipts hit a record high for the December quarter.21 Jan 11:30 PM
The CountryDrive towards better irrigationClever use of gravity revolutionises irrigation, especially in remote NZ farms.21 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryDannevirke ewe sale 'good for the industry'A yarding of 14,409 ewes at the first Dannevirke Ewe Fair of the year was well received.21 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryPerendale ram tops South Island ram fair sale at $8600South Otago farmers Howie and Marion Gardner topped the South Island ram fair in Gore.19 Jan 12:06 AM
The CountryProtecting your farm from mycoplasma bovisTips on how to protect farms from mycoplasma bovis.18 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge: Outstanding yarding of lambs nets strong salesA quality yarding of about 4500 store lambs sold on a strong market at Stortford Lodge.17 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge sale saw solid market for ewe salesAbout 13,000 ewes sold on a solid market at Stortford Lodge on Friday.17 Jan 03:00 PM
The CountryHigh prices at ewe fairRain encouraged farmers to dig deep for top quality stock at ewe fair.15 Jan 07:00 PM
The CountryRain raises weaner beef prices in Hawke's BayThe first dairy beef sale of 2018 was a small yarding of 261 stock on January 9.14 Jan 05:00 PM
The CountryAt the yards: First sale of year in Levin strong in valueThe first sale of 2018 was not big in numbers but strong in value.11 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryAppreciative farmer opens gate to visitorsExotic-sheep breeder's open day all about showing appreciation10 Jan 09:30 PM
The CountryOvis blowout prompts rethinkSheep measles cases bring a change to dosing of farm dogs.10 Jan 09:27 PM
The CountryStore lambs up $1/kg with the arrival of rainRain throughout the Whanganui district has had a huge impact on the fortunes of farmers.10 Jan 06:00 PM
The CountryGood prices for ewes at first Stortford Lodge fairGood young ewes were almost $100 more than last year10 Jan 04:00 PM
The CountryListen: A yarn with rural legend Bruce OrrJamie Mackay catches up with rural legend and stud stock guru Bruce Orr.21 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountrySteak of Origin coming to Fieldays with new sponsorEntries now open to all NZ beef farmers, retailers, wholesalers and food service suppliers19 Dec 07:55 PM
The CountryBull sale reflects dry conditionsBuyers normally at this sale were extremely cautious due to present dry conditions.18 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountryLamb sale prices lift at Feilding store stock saleLamb entries well over 10,000 head fewer than last week at under 7000 on Friday.17 Dec 09:00 PM
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
