The CountryListen: Sheep recognising celebs a medical 'breakthrough'Sheep are much better at recognising human faces than previously thought.09 Nov 09:01 PM
The CountryAt the yards: Good stock on offer at the salesA yarding of good stock was on offer this week at the Levin Sale09 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryMutton prices the best in a long whileMeat markets spell a mery Xmas and a happy New Year09 Nov 01:13 AM
The CountrySheep who recognise Barack ObamaSheep are able to recognise face as well as monkeys or humans.08 Nov 01:57 AM
The CountryWeather affects lamb numbersSpring has been slow to arrive at many New Zealand farms06 Nov 08:30 PM
The CountryFeilding Stock Sale: Hogget prices easing late in seasonSheep entries at yesterday's Feilding Prime Stock Sale eased from last week06 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryListen: Meat industry update with Rob HewettChairman of Silver Fern Farms gives an ponders prospects for the coming season.06 Nov 02:03 AM
The CountrySymposium to focus on salmon's sharp declineFish and Game New Zealand is hosting a symposium to discuss dropping salmon numbers05 Nov 10:30 PM
The CountryNew sheep improvement values hang by a tailAn Otago sheep breed will have value calculated by tail length and bare skin on the tail.05 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryWool prices lift, but long way to goThe worst appears to be over for wool prices but prices are still very low02 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryMPI focus on stock transport rulesThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) is working on stock transport regulations.02 Nov 01:30 AM
The CountryBeef + Lamb pulls plug on the GlammiesFor 10 years, farmers have entered their best of best in the Glammies. But no more.01 Nov 07:30 PM
The CountryFeilding Prime Stock SaleYesterday another weekly Feilding Prime Stock Sale was dominated by the sheep section30 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryWet spring weather hits national lamb cropSpring is arriving slowly on New Zealand farms, the latest "BNZ Rural Wrap'' says.30 Oct 05:30 AM
The CountryBeltex sheep breed focus of field dayThe Beltex sheep breed will be under the spotlight at a field day in Canterbury tomorrow.30 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountryListen: Farming v forestry - concerns over billion tree planChairman of Beef + Lamb New Zealand on the new Government's proposed policies.26 Oct 01:49 AM
The CountrySheep, cattle sell well on strong marketsSmall yardings of store sheep and cattle sold on strong markets25 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryWet spring goes against the grainAfter two world record grain yields, Carrfields are working with farmers...25 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFeilding prime stock saleThe buyers did seem to enjoy themselves during the course of the sheep sale24 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryFeilding Store Stock SaleThe sheep sale was again a very brief affair with similar numbers to last week.23 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryNZ wool yoga mat ready for launchDana McKenzie was sick of "stinky" PVC yoga mats, so she started making wool ones.22 Oct 07:52 PM
The CountryNorthland livestock reportAs the old saying goes it is too wet to roll paddocks today and tomorrow it is too dry.20 Oct 05:00 PM
The CountryBeef or Lamb: What drives your choiceConsumers are to be asked what attributes in beef and lamb are important to them18 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryBuyers snap up weaner bullsA pen of autumn-born weaner bulls caught the eye of buyers yesterday18 Oct 03:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryFrozen beef exports to Japan slumpFrozen beef exports to Japan have plummeted since the country lifted tariff rates.17 Oct 12:28 AM
The CountryGenetics programme new tool to improve breedHolstein Friesian New Zealand and CRV Ambreed have announced the latest genetics tool.16 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryAgResearch associate 'big fan' of deer for both farming and eatingIf Jamie Ward wasn't working at AgResearch, he would still be working in the rural sector.16 Oct 06:00 PM
The CountryFeilding prime stock saleAt least there were enough cattle to make it worthwhile holding a sale this week16 Oct 03:00 PM
The CountryCalves selling strong in MangatainokaAnother strong October feeder calf sale was held at Mangatainoka15 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryLocals help free stock after crash overturns trailerEmergency services staff and locals work to free stock from a trailer that overturned12 Oct 10:29 PM
The CountryFarmer fined for failing to treat sheepA Waihi farmer had been convicted and fined on October 2 for failing to treat ill sheep12 Oct 03:30 AM
The CountrySeasonal livestock market slowdownLivestock markets go through seasonal slowdown period.12 Oct 01:08 AM
The CountryBest of beef and lamb feature at A&P showThe Bay's best beef and sheep farmers will be decided at next week's A&P Show11 Oct 10:12 PM
The CountryStortford Lodge Sale: Cattle still strong sellerHeavy cattle continued to sell well at yesterday's Stortford Lodge store sale.11 Oct 04:00 PM
