The CountryAlliance profit defies marketInvercargill-based Alliance Group said its pre-tax profit rose by 26.7 per cent to $10.1 million in the year to September, despite difficult conditions.11 Nov 02:43 AM
The CountryTough times for sheep farmersMaking ends meet in the sheep farming industry is becoming increasingly difficult as both breeders and finishers struggle to balance 09 Nov 09:30 PM
The CountryWools of NZ in the blackWools of New Zealand (WNZ) has bounced to a net after tax-profit of $1.5 million in the year to June, despite factors such as the 07 Nov 07:00 PM
The CountrySeeing women's value on farmNoticing a gap in the sheep and beef sector, Bronwyn Campbell decided to do something to help address it. She formed South Otago 07 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountrySpecial launch of elite beef label goes down a treatThere was a lot of lip-smacking at the launch of AngusPure Special Reserve on Friday night. It took place at the well-groomed Rathmoy 06 Nov 09:00 AM
The CountryRick's Beef: Lack of warmth holds back stockWhile spring is well established and grass is growing, the lack of sunshine in many regions has been holding stock condition back04 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryTough outlook for sheep and beefA range of factors including currency fluctuations, a weak and volatile outlook for lamb and wool, plus the impact of drought and 04 Nov 05:30 PM
The CountryDairy beef cross-calves in demandThe trend for dairy farmers to move away from breeding bobby calves in favour of quality dairy/beef cross calves which are fetching 03 Nov 03:00 PM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: Hamilton Calf Competition for a good causeIt's a battle of the finest for Lye Farm and Scott Farm on the outskirts of Hamilton - all in the name charity. Made with funding from NZ On Air.03 Nov 07:05 AM
The CountryIncome set to fall for NZ farmersSheep and beef farmers are in for a 13 per cent fall in income this year, particularly if the NZ dollar remains high, according to Beef and Lamb NZ.01 Nov 08:21 AM
The CountryWork continuation of lifelong passion for beefBeef cattle have long been a passion for Natalie Howes. Mrs Howes (29), nee Marshall, grew up on a farm at Taramoa in Southland where 01 Nov 03:30 AM
The CountryRichardson hits back at NZ Merino criticNew Zealand Merino chairwoman Ruth Richardson has slammed a suggestion the company's management is greedy and guilty of self-enrichment01 Nov 02:30 AM
The CountryBetter earnings ahead for AllianceIt's been a disappointing season for sheep farmers but shareholders in Alliance Group - the country's biggest sheep meat processor - to look forward to.31 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryGraduates take red meat pathYoung Telford graduates William Benson and Lisa Bonenkamp will today embark on careers in the red meat sector. The pair have completed 31 Oct 02:30 AM
The CountryWatch NZH Local Focus: 12 year old Huntly girl takes no bullMost girls play with dolls but 12 year old Tayla Hansen would rather be outside playing with Zeus, a bull that is 15 times her size. Made with funding from NZ On Air.28 Oct 03:49 AM
BDBDThe CountryMonthly trade deficit widens to new recordNZ's monthly trade deficit widened to a record in September as meat exports dropped to their lowest level in more than three years.27 Oct 04:18 AM
The Country'Backflip' foils MIE membersMeat Industry Excellence (MIE) has blamed "patch protection", farmer apathy and a rural media campaign against it for a decision to 26 Oct 11:30 PM
The CountryAddition to AngusPure brand to be launchedAn extra or extension product in the AngusPure beef brand is to be launched at a property near Hunterville on November 4. The launch 26 Oct 09:24 PM
The CountryMIE collapses in sea of vitriolMeat Industry Excellence has gone into recess with chairman Dave McGaveston signing off in vitriolic fashion. In a statement, the 24 Oct 11:00 PM
The CountryDon Carson on the fall of Meat Industry ExcellenceDon Carson is a professional spin doctor of long-standing in agriculture who comments on the PR spin in the press release from Meat Industry Excellence (MIE) about going into recess.21 Oct 02:01 AM
The CountryFrasertown meatworks closure no surprise says mayorThe 67 meat workers set to lose their jobs from Silver Fern Farms' Frasertown plant will receive a quarter of the redundancy agreement 19 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryAndy Thompson is after Jamie Mackay's jobToday our West Coast cow cocky comments on life after farming, bird's nests and blood pressure.19 Oct 12:59 AM
The CountryWorld first for Hawke's Bay sheep stationA Hawke's Bay sheep farm is the first in the world to be certified for the GAP step 4 sheep programme. GAP is the Global Animal Partnership 18 Oct 04:00 PM
The CountryTop shearers to compete at Royal ShowThe Royal Show in Hastings this week will field one of the strongest fields of top shearers and woolhandlers ever seen in Hawke's 17 Oct 10:00 PM
The CountryBenefits of top sires confirmedThe final report of a five-year study into the use of quality beef genetics in a dairy beef supply chain was released this week, confirming 14 Oct 09:30 PM
The CountryWho's got the tastiest lamb rack?Whanganui has come out top of the tastebuds at New Zealand's premier food awards. In front of 400 guests at a gala dinner at the 13 Oct 07:43 PM
The CountryTrophy a chance for Maori farmers to shineEvery second year, Maori sheep and beef farmers have an opportunity to shine by competing for the high-profile Ahuwhenua Trophy, the 13 Oct 03:00 AM
BDBDThe CountryFood prices cheaper in SeptemberGroceries were cheaper in September, impacted by cheaper bananas, lamb and chicken.13 Oct 12:00 AM
The CountryDon't worry about factors beyond your controlBy now most farmers have all or a good portion of their new season lamb crop on the ground. In the North Island favourable lambing 12 Oct 10:30 PM
The CountryNathan Guy - 'the lamb industry should be doing better'The Minister for Primary Industries looks at the sheep meat industry and the East Otago Field Days.12 Oct 01:51 AM
The Country'Procurement wars are just ridiculous' - Damien O'ConnorJamie Mackay and Damien O'Connor discuss who is the biggest left-wing tosser on The Country. Seriously.11 Oct 02:47 AM
The CountryPrice of prime hoggets eases slightlyAnother massive yarding of over 5600 prime hoggets at yesterday's Feilding Prime Stock Sale had everyone questioning how many more 11 Oct 01:00 AM
The CountryBeef, Lamb reps assess EuropeBritain's arrangements for leaving the European Union (EU) by the summer of 2019 and progress towards an EU-NZ free trade agreement 10 Oct 02:00 AM
The CountryFeeding out not leaching outJulian Aitken regularly tests the water underground and downstream from his feedlot. "We are having no impact, in fact nitrogen levels 07 Oct 04:20 PM
