The CountryWool: Looking on the bright side of lifeWhistle while you work is an old adage many sheep farmers may be clinging to as poor prices continue to dog the market. Independent 07 Dec 09:00 PM
The CountryListen: Rob Hewett - The Shanghai Maling deal is 'hugely positive'The Silver Fern Farms chairman celebrates banking the $267 million Shanghai Maling cheque and the completion of the 50:50 joint venture partnership.07 Dec 12:35 AM
The CountryNZ sheep, beef farmer confidence dropsA sharp slump in confidence among beef and sheep farmers has tempered dairy farmer optimism in the latest Rabobank confidence survey 05 Dec 11:00 PM
The CountryNorthland livestock reportThis has certainly been the year of changing weather - early winter was excellent then it all turned into mud which made a lot of 05 Dec 01:00 AM
The CountrySheep and beef clouds NZ farm outlookA weakening sheep and beef sector has clouded the outlook for an otherwise positive outlook for New Zealand's agriculture sector.04 Dec 10:52 PM
BDBDThe CountryLamb flap prices rise to 20-month highPrices for the humble lamb flap are on a tear, driven by increased demand from China and lower supply from New Zealand.04 Dec 10:20 PM
The CountryRichard Loe tackles health and safety post earthquakeRichard Loe updates us on health and safety, farm lamb sales and of course...a bit of rugger.28 Nov 01:37 AM
The CountryAlliance Group invests in new technologyLeading red meat processor and exporter Alliance Group has installed new beef x-ray technology at two of its plants.28 Nov 01:19 AM
The CountryWeaner bulls earn top prices at saleThe November 22 Dannevirke Weaner sale had vendors leaving happy and buyers a little disappointed. PGG Wrightson's Stock Agent Tim 27 Nov 09:00 PM
The CountrySteady prices made for beef at RongoteaOn November 16 a big yarding of yearling and weaner bulls fetched steady prices. Two year white face steers 485 kg - 613 kg made 17 Nov 11:30 PM
The CountryBrexit catalyst in NZ meat marketingBrexit has inadvertently become a catalyst for a "fresh level of thinking" among government, farmers and processors in the United 14 Nov 02:00 AM
The CountryStronger weaner beef sale at DannevirkeDannevirke's first weaner beef sale for the season on November 8 will encourage farmers to return for the next on November 22, because 13 Nov 08:00 PM
The CountryDoes NZ meat need a brand?One of the biggest weaknesses - and thus opportunities - for the meat and wool sector is the lack of a coherent New Zealand "brand" 11 Nov 07:49 PM
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
