The CountryRick's Beef: Last flick of winter's tailOver the past fortnight we have started to see the first signs of spring, with pasture growth rates lifting from the mid teens to 02 Sep 08:30 PM
The CountryAll smiles as prices lift at saleVendors of all classes of stock would have been smiling at yesterday's sale at Stortford Lodge. Store lambs and cattle rose in 01 Sep 02:30 AM
The CountryThe No 8 Wire: Facial eczema on agendaFacial eczema and the fallout from this year's infestation will be high on the agenda of today's Beef + Lamb NZ regional director 01 Sep 12:30 AM
The CountryYoung leaders get taste of farm managementYoung sheep industry leaders from New Zealand, Australia and the United States got together in New Zealand last week to discuss common 25 Aug 01:00 AM
The CountryBeef increases as sheep numbers dropNew Zealand's beef cattle herd increased by 2.8 per cent to 3.7 million during the 2015-16 season - the same time as the country's 19 Aug 07:00 PM
The CountryLucky twins for lamb that cheated deathA chance intervention has continued the remarkable good fortunes of a plucky ewe that was dubbed "New Zealand's luckiest lamb". Lucky 18 Aug 10:00 PM
The CountryDogs on loose savage lambsA Welcome Bay farmer has spoken out about roaming dogs after two of his lambs were killed in a frenzied attack last week. The Western 18 Aug 04:30 AM
The CountryCold snap hits newbornsAn icy blast across Hawke's Bay that brought snow to northern parts of the region was not as dramatic in Central Hawke's Bay, but 16 Aug 01:52 AM
The CountryMurray Behrent's going for gold in Rio with Pure SouthMurray Behrent from Alliance Group gets their Pure South Brand to Rio. He's also supporting his daughter Genevieve as she competes at the games.12 Aug 02:04 AM
The CountryQuality key to high prices in store cattleThe quality store cattle in a small offering of about 240 head sold well at Stortford Lodge yesterday. Store lambs continued to sell 10 Aug 11:10 PM
The CountryDemand sees prices rise in JulyJuly was the month when stock prices started to rise. Store lambs were the real stars with prices rising early in the month and staying 10 Aug 10:27 PM
The CountryTrying time for farmersNew Zealand's beef cattle herd increased by 2.8per cent to 3.7million during the 2015-16 season - at the same time as the country's 10 Aug 10:12 PM
The CountryWinston Peters - the Silver Fern Farms deal 'stinks to high heaven'Winston Peters spoke to The Country's Jamie Mackay today about Silver Fern Farms and their "shonky corrupt deal".10 Aug 01:59 AM
Sheep and BeefSheep and beef property market update with Peter NewboldGM of PGG Wrightson Real Estate Peter Newbold caught up with The Country's Jamie Mackay to lend his expert opinion on the state of 09 Aug 03:36 AM
BDBDThe CountryWhat the flock? Sheep numbers dwindleNew Zealand's sheep flock dropped 3 per cent to the lowest level since the 1930's Depression.08 Aug 11:55 PM
The CountryAward for work on lamb survivalWork done by Julie Everett-Hincks to improve lamb survival has received national recognition. Dr Everett-Hincks has been awarded 08 Aug 06:00 AM
The CountryOIO considers data for Silver Fern proposalSpecial shareholders meeting will discuss $261m partnership with Chinese company.07 Aug 05:00 PM
The CountryRick's Beef: Water on our mindsWhat a month of wet weather we've had. Hopefully things will warm up and dry a bit so management can be a bit easier through lambing04 Aug 03:30 AM
The CountryStock sale prices reflect cattle shortageAll classes of stock sold strongly at yesterday's store sale at Stortford Lodge. The continuing shortage of cattle was reflected in 03 Aug 10:21 PM
The CountryMatt Smith breaks shearing world recordKiwi shearer Matt Smith has smashed the world sheep shearing record over in England in the first record attempt to take place in the Northern Hemisphere.26 Jul 09:54 PM
The CountrySmith's world record shearing attempt todayIt's all go in Cornwall today when New Zealand shearer Matt Smith tackles the supreme sheep shearing record of 721 strongwool ewes in nine hours. You can watch it live!25 Jul 10:00 PM
The CountryMilking sheep with Miles King from the Kingsmeade Artisan Cheese CompanyThe Country's Jamie Mackay caught up with Miles King about his exciting new Dairymeade milking sheep breed. Miles and his wife Janet 12 Jul 10:37 PM
ListenRabobank's George Murdoch's Sheep Industry Award updateWhat happened at the Sheep Industry Awards in Masterton last night? Jamie Mackay interviews Rabobank's George Murdoch to find out.07 Jul 03:07 AM
The CountryPopular vet lands top industry awardPopular Waipukurau vet "Dr Harry" has been named national Sheep and Beef Cattle Veterinarian of the Year. Otherwise known as Harry 06 Jul 10:30 PM
The CountryFrom sheep breeding to Wimbledon: Derek Daniell supports son MarcusAs we count down to tomorrow night's Beef + Lamb NZ Sheep Industry Awards in Masterton, we head to London to catch up with one of the finalists who's been watching his son play tennis at Wimbledon.05 Jul 02:09 AM
The CountrySilver Fern and Shanghai Maling agree to delay dealSilver Fern Farms and Shanghai Maling have agreed in principle to extend the deadline for their joint venture.30 Jun 11:20 PM
ListenRabobank's latest Beef Quarterly Report with Matt CostelloMatt Costello, Rabobank's Animal Proteins Analyst discusses the bank's latest Beef Quarterly report and the possible ramifications of Brexit on world beef markets.30 Jun 02:55 AM
The CountryBrexit: 'A messy divorce' says Southland farmerJason Miller is a high-profile Southland sheep farmer who warns we must not underestimate the importance of Britain to our lamb industry.30 Jun 02:06 AM
The CountryPhotographer Alice Mabin: from Drover to DriverWe talk to a Kiwi-born entrepreneur about the release of her new book The Driver documenting the reality of the daily grind of 110 different trucking companies.30 Jun 12:18 AM
The CountryIs sheep milk the future of dairy?The Country's Jamie Mackay chats to Scottie Chapman, Chief Executive of the Spring Sheep Milk Company, a finalist in the World Dairy Innovation Awards.28 Jun 02:47 AM
BDBDSheep and BeefSheepmeat, tourism may be hardest hit by BrexitNew Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.27 Jun 12:41 AM
Sheep and BeefMeat trade rides on result of EU voteNew Zealand's beef and lamb trade will be affected if Britain decides to leave the European Union, says an industry body.23 Jun 09:30 AM
BDBDThe CountryNZ Merino inks 5-year, $45M contract with Italy's RedaNZ Merino has signed a five-year, $45 million deal to supply fine wool to Italian luxury fabric manufacturer Successori Reda.01 Jun 01:34 AM
The CountryChina's lessons for Australia about woolA Chinese wool tycoon seeks to revive the ailing Australian wool industry.30 May 10:40 PM
