The CountryLambs hot property at StortfordGood follow-up rain in Hawke's Bay was reflected in the store sheep prices at Stortford Lodge yesterday.09 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryCattle market remains strongThe cattle market remains strong after a great day at the exotic steer fair.08 Mar 10:00 PM
The CountryRed meat: How mentors can lift profitsResearch confirms most farmers want to see a new idea working on another farm before trying it themselves. But many don't get past 08 Mar 09:30 PM
The CountryFull pens, buyers fill their quotaNormal transmission resumed with a large yarding at the Feilding Prime Stock Sale.07 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryMaking the cut for best kiwi lambJane Leogreen, Dannevirke (Texel/Perendale/Romney) is one of the much anticipated finalists in the 2017 Beef + Lamb New Zealand Golden 06 Mar 03:00 AM
The CountryTelling NZ's red meat story globallyNew Zealand's red meat sector has "taken another step" towards positioning its beef and lamb as a premium food choice globally.06 Mar 12:30 AM
The CountryWool prices suggest market recoveringPrices improved for all types at this week's South Island wool sale.03 Mar 01:00 AM
The CountryLambs, ewes sell well at StortfordGood grass growth after last week's rain meant a big yarding of 9000 store lambs and ewes sold strongly.02 Mar 06:00 AM
The CountryLamb prices bolsteredLamb prices bucked their normal trend of declining in February, instead rising 10c a kg over the month.01 Mar 10:30 PM
The CountryPlenty of positives in Clean Water documentLast Thursday, Environment Minister Nick Smith released a consultation document, Clean Water, setting out proposals for improving 01 Mar 02:30 AM
The CountryYoung Farmers Club wants more membersA 15-year-old who has his own cattle stud is driving a popular initiative to get more students interested in agricultural careers.28 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryNZ Meat processors in Brexit limboNew Zealand's two biggest sheep meat exporters are in limbo as they wait to see how Britain's exit from the European Union pans out. The 28 Feb 04:00 PM
The CountryPrime lambs sell well at FeildingAny thoughts that the store lamb market was getting well ahead of the prime lamb market after Friday's store sale was quickly dispelled 28 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryStud breeder still believes in sheepAs the sheep have gone to the hills, Te Rae Genetics has diversified its operation to move with the times.27 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryCompany using merino wool for foot-careCompany using merino wool as a foot-care product could 'go big'.26 Feb 10:30 PM
The CountryPrices kept strong at Levin salesLevin sale was a busy day, with a big crowd and strong market. Rams $30-$50, ram lambs suitable as breeding rams $125, fat lambs 24 Feb 01:00 AM
The CountryDeal with facial eczema outbreaks on the farmLast year many parts of the country suffered a very severe facial eczema season from January through to early May. It was so severe 22 Feb 09:00 AM
The CountryMore lambs on offer see prices easeThis was a sale of marked contrasts with hardly any cattle offered but lamb numbers were high again at 4658 and ewe entries were 21 Feb 03:00 AM
The CountryUrban engagement key to futureSheep and beef farmers are being encouraged to tell positive stories of rural life to help counter challenging times they have faced 16 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryExotic sheep sale attracting interestThe exotic sheep sale at Brian Hales' Wimbledon farm this Sunday has attracted many outside entries of rare and exotic breeds. These 16 Feb 03:30 AM
The CountrySilver Fern Farms working to do betterIt might still be early days but Silver Fern Farms chief executive Dean Hamilton is confident of an improved financial performance 15 Feb 09:45 PM
The CountryLamb price higher than expectedThe 2016-17 season average lamb price is shaping up to be a bit over $5, economists predict. While that was not quite as low as previously 14 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryPrime sale a success at FeildingThis prime sale for sheep is feeding off its own success with an entry approaching 5,000 lambs selling to virtually steady demand 14 Feb 04:00 AM
The CountryBlind Finch triumph tweet worthyOhakune's "hamburgeria" The Blind Finch has won a New Zealand Regional Lamb and Beef Excellence Award. It also has been granted a 14 Feb 02:02 AM
The CountryListen: Rod Slater on National Lamb DayThe CEO of Beef and Lamb New Zealand previews National Lamb Day on Wednesday, when we celebrate the 135th anniversary of the birth of our export meat industry.13 Feb 02:21 AM
The CountryNZ's woolly mutants offer big breakthroughsIt might sound like something straight out of the 2006 horror comedy Black Sheep, but woolly mutants are leading our scientists toward intriguing discoveries - and innovative new products.12 Feb 02:13 AM
The CountryBlack, coloured sheep sell wellAll but four sheep sold at the national black and coloured sheep sale in Waimate on Saturday. The audience included a Nelson contingent 08 Feb 11:11 PM
The CountryFeilding sale: Lamb and ewe prices riseThe "short week syndrome" seemed to have beneficial effect on the market for ewes and lambs with the prime lamb section lifting and 08 Feb 05:00 AM
The CountryWool downturn affects CavalierCarpet manufacturer Cavalier has downgraded its profit guidance for 2016-17 to ''break-even'', in the face of the faltering Australian 07 Feb 10:00 PM
The CountryWool prices plummet, sellers withdrawUnprecedented levels of wool withdrawn or passed from the market resulted in the smallest offering South Island wool brokers have 05 Feb 09:00 PM
The CountryGood cattle selection at Rongotea saleThe February 1 sale had a good selection of two-year-old cattle which sold well to a solid buying bench. Three-year-old white face 03 Feb 12:30 AM
The CountryRick's Beef: What's next for farmers?If the uncertainty around Brexit last year wasn't enough, we now enter the unknown with United States President Trump now carrying 02 Feb 06:00 AM
The CountryGood value at sheep fairPrices were good at the combined Dannevirke/Pahiatua ewe and ram fair last Thursday, auctioneer Bjorn Anderson said. "The sale went 01 Feb 02:30 AM
The CountryChanges to catalogue for prime sheep and cattleChanges through amalgamation of some of the smaller stock classes to make them more competitive and to help with judging will affect 31 Jan 02:30 AM
