The CountryListen: Dual-purpose sheep breeder Ike Williams on strong wool's futureSouth Canterbury sheep breeder Ike Williams on the future of the strong wool industry.11 Jul 01:45 AM
The CountryListen: Jim Hopkins on wool, Winston and Katy PerryOur rural raconteur believes Katy Perry could be the saviour of the wool industry.11 Jul 01:44 AM
The CountryFeilding stock saleA fall in ewe entries had little effect on sale prices at the Feilding Prime Stock Sale.10 Jul 04:00 PM
The CountryNo silver bullet to fix foot rotWhen it comes to foot rot - a big problem for New Zealand sheep - there is no quick fix.10 Jul 06:24 AM
The CountryProductivity and quality pay off for MataraeAt Matarae Station, Willie and Emily Jones have a strong focus on development.10 Jul 05:19 AM
BDBDThe CountryLamb exports fall after Chinese buyers stockpile suppliesShipments for the month were 30,683 tonnes, down 11 per cent on the previous year.10 Jul 05:02 AM
The CountryAlternative protein understudyBeef and Lamb New Zealand is on a mission to ''distinguish hype from reality''10 Jul 03:30 AM
The CountryWool promise from Winston PetersThe NZ First leader says they'll ban synthetic carpets in goverment-funded buildings.10 Jul 12:58 AM
The CountryNorthland livestock reportSpring born feeder calves are starting to come forward now and should increase weekly.09 Jul 10:12 PM
The CountrySouthern entries vie for top steak awardsSeveral Southern entries are among the finalists in this year's Steak of Origin.09 Jul 08:30 PM
The CountryFeilding Store Stock SaleDespite drops in sheep entries, they are still literally flocking into this store sale.09 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountrySheep and beef farmer's input honouredWhanganui farmer gets award for representing farmers' interests.08 Jul 06:00 AM
The CountrySheep Industry Awards: Family's vision vindicatedSupplier of the Year Award winner says they did it through determination and development.08 Jul 03:13 AM
The CountryHigh St butcher to continue with home killsDannevirke's only independent butchery to close.07 Jul 01:49 AM
The CountryWaikite farm takes prize at NZ awardsSecond Beef and Lamb award in as many years for the Waikite Valley based Waikite Stud.06 Jul 11:51 PM
The CountryRetired breeder's quantum leap honouredRetired Romney breeder Tony Parker was commended at the Beef + Lamb Sheep Industry Awards.06 Jul 09:00 PM
The CountryVet practice reaps national awardsA North Otago vet practice has earned multiple national awards for its research.06 Jul 03:14 AM
The CountryListen: Beef and Lamb Industry award winner Hayden PeterEmerging Talent Award winner Hayden Peter catches up with Dom George.06 Jul 01:38 AM
The CountryCommodities up as wool sector slipsAgricultural commodity prices overall have made strong 25% year-on-year gain despite wool.05 Jul 10:52 PM
The Country'A season from heaven'June at the Stortford Lodge saleyards had two outstanding features.05 Jul 05:00 PM
The CountryLambs, in-lamb ewes strong sellersA big yarding of store lambs and in-lamb ewes sold on a steady market05 Jul 04:00 PM
BDBDThe CountryWorst wool season since GFC endsThe door has closed on the worst wool season since the GFC as Chinese demand dries up.05 Jul 01:15 AM
The CountryFarmers need to be aware of new bobby calf regulationsFarmers must ensure they are ready for the new bobby calf shelter and loading regulations04 Jul 02:23 AM
The CountryAward finalist hopes for third time luckyHayden Peter has been a finalist in the Beef & Lamb NZ Sheep Industry Awards three times.03 Jul 10:38 PM
The CountryGeneticist 'stoked' to be finalistAnimal-breeding specialist Julia Aspinall is a finalist for a Beef and Lamb NZ Award.03 Jul 10:22 PM
The CountryCase report big deal for young vetEver since he was a small child, George Smith has been hooked on sheep and beef farming.03 Jul 04:09 AM
The CountrySouth Devon cattle ticket to the worldSouth Devon cattle have taken Allanton farmer Brian Thomson all over the world.03 Jul 03:12 AM
The CountryListen: Chilled meat to China beginsMurray Brown on New Zealand's first consignments of chilled meat being flown to China.03 Jul 01:37 AM
The CountryBlue Sky board reviewing optionsA decision on whether Blue Sky Meats' plant will reopen this year will not be made yet.30 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryBreeders bullish after record salesHigh beef prices and record calf sales have paid dividends for southern beef-bull breeders30 Jun 05:00 AM
The CountryRongotea Sale: Calf numbers at saleyards taper offThere was another good selection of yearling Jersey bulls at Rongotea29 Jun 04:00 PM
The CountryFarmer is a strong advocate for under-fire feedlotsFarmer happy to be an advocate for under-fire feedlots29 Jun 03:00 AM