The CountryJamie Mackay's 'From the Lip': Farming jobs I've hatedCrutching muddy ewes in winter? "No thank you!" says Jamie Mackay.12 Apr 10:13 PM
The CountryRollercoaster ride continuesA dream market for vendors and agents proves a nightmare for meat companies12 Apr 02:56 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ lamb shortage drives up pricesA drop in slaughter rates has pushed up prices to multi-year highs in export markets.10 Apr 12:40 AM
The CountryMeat and wool exports downFalling volumes are forecast to push meat and wool exports down06 Apr 10:30 PM
The CountryLamb prices rise as farmers hold stockLow slaughter rates are driving lamb prices higher as farmers continuing to hold stock03 Apr 10:56 PM
The CountryGenetic variant reduces cows' excretion of nitrogenCRV Ambreed have identified a genetic variant which reduces nitrogen in cow's urine02 Apr 09:49 PM
The CountryListen: How many trees equal one cow?Don Carson investigates how many trees we need to mitigate GHG emissions31 Mar 02:15 AM
Sheep and BeefFrom Seychelles to farming at Toko MouthToko Mouth farmer Simon Davies swapped seafood for sheep, as Sally Rae from the Otago Daily Times reports. All photos by Stephen Jaquiery30 Mar 09:45 PM
The CountryListen: Bill English - America and China, should New Zealand pick sides?Jamie Mackay asks Bill English what the China chilled meat deal could mean for New Zealand30 Mar 12:55 AM
The CountryEntries open for Steak of Origin CompetitionThe search is on for New Zealand's most tender and tasty steak29 Mar 07:51 PM
The CountrySoper: The matador and the bull on Chinese tradeThere was plenty on offer to bolster the trade between our two countries.29 Mar 04:00 PM
The CountryOpportunities seen in Chinese marketWestpac economist says chilled beef access in China presents a key opportunity for NZ29 Mar 02:37 AM
The CountryListen: Winston Peters not happy with chilled meat to China dealJamie Mackay asks Winston Peters if China is making a geo-political power play29 Mar 01:05 AM
The CountryAshburton wool growers top South Island saleThe Rata Peaks Station wool exceeded Australian price levels.28 Mar 08:57 PM
The CountryListen: Sir Brian Lochore's farming and footy updateSir Brian talks farming, footy, improved returns for lamb and plenty of common sense.28 Mar 02:24 AM
The CountryListen: Mike Petersen and Jeff Grant talk chilled meat to ChinaTwo former chairmen of Beef + Lamb New Zealand chew the fat over the China deal.28 Mar 12:41 AM
The CountryNZ exporters welcome China dealNZ meat exporters stand to benefit from new China trade deal.27 Mar 05:01 AM
The CountryNZ signs China chilled meat export dealNew agreement with China is a "fantastic step forward" for the red meat sector.27 Mar 12:35 AM
The CountryOpportunities seen in Chinese marketAsia is the main destination for prime beef exports & China is the fastest growing market26 Mar 10:19 PM
BDBDThe CountryNZ wool market shows improvementThe weak wool market showed some improvement at the latest New Zealand weekly auction.23 Mar 11:07 PM
The CountrySpirited bidding for stock at RongoteaA large yarding of two-year-old beef heifers and boner cows dominated the Rongotea market.23 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryGood news for breeders at weaner fairThe good news for cattle breeders continued at last week's all-breeds weaner heifer fair.23 Mar 12:00 AM
The CountryBeef + Lamb New Zealand work on telling its storyBeef + Lamb New Zealand have been working on defining the sector's story.21 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryFarm leaders focused on environment at Beef + Lamb conferenceBeef + Lamb New Zealand conference helps farmers with good environmental management.21 Mar 03:06 AM
The CountryShoe makers visit their wool sourceDanish footwear firm Glerups are visiting their wool source.20 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryBeef prices boosted by US demandBeef prices are tracking at record levels for the month.20 Mar 08:30 PM
The CountryFarming marbled beef earns premiumWagyu, the "Rolls Royce of steak", is finding a strong demand in the US.20 Mar 07:01 PM
The CountryChina key to wool salesA more sustained upturn in wool prices will require increased demand from China, ANZ's latest Agri Focus report says. New Zealand 19 Mar 08:47 PM
The CountryReducing effect of heifers on pastureScientists at Lincoln University and Agricom have been measuring the effect of using different forage pasture grasses18 Mar 07:00 PM
The CountryPongaroa farmers take awardSheep and beef farmers Shaun and Tracie Baxter have won the Horizons Ballance Farm Environment Awards.18 Mar 05:00 AM
The CountryAt the yards: Levin/RongoteaLevin Stock Sale Levin sale continued with the trend of outside markets upwards in all sections of livestock this week. Four-day-old 17 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryStore lambs command big moneyStore lamb prices reached a new level at yesterday's Stortford Lodge sale.16 Mar 12:45 AM
The CountryField Days aim to lift beef productionMaximising beef production is the focus of two field days next week held at Lees Valley and Windwhistle.15 Mar 09:20 PM
The CountryGrowing sheep milk industry bolstered by scienceThe 2017 Sheep Milk New Zealand Conference had scientists presenting the latest research into this growing industry.13 Mar 10:06 PM
